The research projects include studying methods to produce chemical compounds and investigating environmental changes that caused a mass extinction 252 million years ago.
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Colby conference highlights conservation, trail work on Maine’s section of the Appalachian Trail
Maine last hosted the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Conference in 1997; since then, those involved in preserving and maintaining the trail have accomplished a lot.
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Maine Appalachian Trail Club does the dirty work ahead of conference
The group demonstrated how to build a privy, a restroom for the trail, in an effort to rebuild dozens of aging privies along Maine’s section of the Appalachian Trail.
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Maine could face higher fetal alcohol syndrome rates, Colby conference professional says
The Northeast Conference on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders brought in medical experts to help build awareness of the lifelong effects on children whose mothers drink during pregnancy.
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Behold the brilliance of ‘The Painter of Maine’
On view at Colby, a remarkable show of work by the great Marsden Hartley.
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On private Maine island, hands-on learning meets high-level education
Colby College’s partnership with Wyeth family’s Up East Inc. foundation aims to create new opportunities for experiential learning, echoing research showing students learn better when they can connect with material.
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Former Colby president ‘Bro’ Adams takes post with Mellon Foundation
He says the appointment will allow him to continue to promote the humanities as a way to ‘help us understand our contemporary circumstances.’
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Atlantic Music Festival to return to Colby for ninth season
The classical music festival, which is free and open to the public, begins Saturday and runs until the end of the month.
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EPA-led group sets goals for making northern Kennebec region healthier place to live
More than 60 people gathered at Colby College in Waterville as part of a two-day planning event.
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One-way traffic on Appleton Street in Waterville to be reversed Monday
Three properties will be without water while workers disconnect former water service to the Hains building.