He was a natural at many sports, beloved by his teams at the school, qualified for the 1948 Olympics and won 22 national titles in squash.
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Colby College makes SAT, ACT optional for applicants
The college said it is hoping to alleviate anxiety over the admissions process and expand access for all students with the decision.
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Colby selects former Denver Post editor for 2018 Lovejoy Award
Former Denver Post editorial page editor and newspaper buyout critic Chuck Plunkett will receive the award for courageous journalism on Monday, Oct. 8.
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Lewiston doctor advises students to take a load off their backs
Pediatric Associates warns that kids are at risk for prematurely curved spines and other problems.
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Photos: Sixth-graders take a deep dive into ocean science at Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Students from Greene Central School in Greene, Maine, came to Portland on Friday to work in the LabVenture learning space at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. At LabVenture, students can explore the impact of a changing climate on the Gulf of Maine and its key species, such as black sea bass and lobster, in […]
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Former Boston Globe editor addresses UMA students at Convocation
Ben Bradlee Jr. spoke about President Donald Trump, sexual abuse in the Catholic Church and the importance of free speech.
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U.S. college students spend more time working paid jobs than studying
A new survey shows that the vast majority of American college students work paid jobs while they are enrolled, at the expense of the traditional academic experience.
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Former bus driver charged with assaulting autistic student
A man who drove a bus for the SAD 15 school district in Gray and New Gloucester is accused of striking a student while on a trip to Saco.
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UNE professor receives patent for diagnostic test for certain breast cancers
Dr. Srinidi Mohan hopes the patent will lead to clinical trials and a product on the market in five to 10 years.
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Former Westbrook lawmaker accused of improper behavior loses credential to work in Maine schools
Dillon Bates’ renewal request is denied amid allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with female students, which he disputes.