Colby’s Dorm Electricity Competition, which focused on reducing electricity consumption, is one of several ways the college is exposing students to sustainable living.
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Two-time Pulitzer winner Alan Shaw Taylor to be UMF commencement speaker
The historian, a Colby College graduate, also will be given an honorary degree May 14 at the University of Maine at Farmington graduation.
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Thomas College to honor Spann at commencement
The college’s longtime president will receive an honorary degree, and former telecommunications executive Lawrence Sterrs will be commencement speaker at the May 14 graduation.
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Tax credit program expands to encourage college grads to take jobs in Maine
Opportunity Maine credits of up to $4,500 per year are now available to grads with degrees from out of state.
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UMA student’s ‘Help For Others’ cause about overcoming adversity
Roger Mackbach, a senior who was involved in a boating accident that ultimately ended with the loss of his right arm, has been inspired to help others facing challenges, Kimberly Carter writes.
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Maine ranks 7th nationwide in high school achievement
Madison’s Madison Area Memorial High School makes the best-of-Maine list for the first time.
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Jonathan Kent of Thomas College is Mid-Maine Chamber Rising Star winner
Kent, vice president of enrollment at the Waterville college, will receive his award at the chamber’s April 28 award ceremony.
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Hundreds have fun in the mud at Thomas College
The Dirty Dog Mud Run featured 12 obstacles in a 5K course that wound through the campus.
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Cinderella Project outfits students for the annual rite of prom
Dresses, free and fabulous, are available for anyone who wants one.
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RSU 2 administrators envision new Monmouth middle-elementary school
The existing Monmouth Middle School has qualified for state construction funds.