Construction to start on $200 million complex in the summer.
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Sprawling solar array taking shape at Colby College in Waterville
The 5,300-panel solar array on Washington Street is expected to go live in the fall and provide 16 percent of the college’s electricity needs.
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Photos: Maine’s 2017 high school graduations
Members of the Class of 2017 celebrate the end of their high schools days.
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RSU 38 board chairwoman faces challenge for Manchester seat on school board
Terri Watson, 65, is running for re-election against newcomer Kaleb Pushard, 22.
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MCI graduates 110 in 148th commencement exercises
1966 alum Norbert W. Young Jr. urges grads to draw on their strong MCI foundation in the future.
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Waterville board to consider final plan for $200 million athletic complex at Colby College
The 350,000-square-foot building would include the first Olympic-sized swimming pool in Maine.
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Emotions run strong at Madison Area Memorial High School graduation
More than 40 seniors graduated, and the valedictorian fought back tears on stage, during a graduation that featured ‘Survivor’ winner Bob Crowley.
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Ex-Penn State president will serve 2-month jail sentence
Former President Graham Spanier was found guilty in March for his role in the college sex abuse scandal.
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LePage vows to veto any school funding increase that doesn’t include education reforms
The Legislature and the governor have just one month to reach agreement on education funding, which has become the top obstacle to a budget deal.
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Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.