Colleges take on climate change with environmentally smart new buildings.
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‘Hard conversations’ highlighted during journalism talk linked to Colby Lovejoy award
New York Times journalist Catrin Einhorn’s talk Monday on how to tackle difficult interviews was part of a series of new programming leading up to the 66th Elijah Parish Lovejoy Convocation.
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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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Waterville council rejects move to tax Colby, Thomas colleges
Mark Andre’s petition seeks money from the colleges to help lower the city’s tax rate over the next five years.
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Waterville council to consider petition asking colleges to pay funds in lieu of taxes
State House candidate Mark Andre will ask the council to support his petition and send it to Thomas and Colby colleges.
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Syrian photojournalist hoping to come to Colby for fellowship
Bassam Khabieh, who has spent years documenting the Syrian Civil War, recently got his visa after delays caused by President Donald Trump’s travel ban.
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Colby College opens new $25.5 million building in downtown Waterville to the public
Speeches and tours marked Thursday’s ribbon cutting that officially opened a new era of revitalization projects in downtown Waterville.
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Building tours, speeches to mark opening of Colby’s $25.5 million mixed-use residential complex
The public is invited to the event, which will start at 10 a.m. Thursday at the complex at 150 Main St.
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Watch: Restoration of Colby tower a glimpse into one of Maine’s iconic buildings
The Miller Library Tower was restored over three months this summer, part of an ongoing upkeep process for the historic structure.