Colby College President William D. Adams announced Wednesday that he will retire June 30 next year, after 14 years as head of the liberal arts college.
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UMaine president explains school’s efforts to improve
University of Maine Orono President Paul Ferguson said the flagship campus of the UMaine system is undergoing a focused drive to cut costs while improving the student experience and working aggressively with the state and its businesses. Called the “Blue Sky Project,” Ferguson described the year-long process of honing the priorities of the university amid […]
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3 charged with bringing cocaine to Maine
Police say they stopped the suspects’ vehicle as it was exiting the Maine Turnpike and seized 1½ ounces of crack cocaine.
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Bonds, Clemens rejected; no one elected to Hall
Steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa were appearing on the ballot for the first time.
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LePage blasts charter school commission, teachers union
In a rare news conference, the governor says Maine schools are failing and the charter commission is intimidated by special interests.
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Moms protest LePage position on BPA
Some of the mothers wear fake beards as they march to the Governor’s Office to drop off jars of baby food that contain BPA.
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Ferry strikes NYC dock; at least 50 are injured
Passengers aboard the Seastreak Wall Street said dozens of people who had been standing, waiting to disembark, were hurled to the deck by the impact.
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Obama chief of staff likely Treasury choice
Jack Lew, well-liked by members of both parties, would bring private sector and international experience to the department.
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Maine driver indicted in NH motorcycle fatality
Ashley Bailey, 26, of Jay is charged with two counts of negligent homicide, alleging that she was driving erratically and under the influence of alcohol.
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State House: Democrats unveil legislative agenda
But with looming problems, including two projected statewide budget shortfalls, party leaders are vague on policy specifics as the governor’s office says he won’t consider tax increases in a new budget.