Colby hires executive director for Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs

Fire damages biomass plant at Colby College in Waterville

The fire early Wednesday is believed to have started when smoldering wood ash ignited wood chips on a conveyor belt in the plant, according to Waterville fire Chief Shawn Esler.

Colby College students aim for the skies by learning about aviation, as a career and foray into other fields

The 13 students participating in the aviation course said they learned not only how to fly as part of the program, but also how small airports are critical to local economies, and how aviation relates to an array of business opportunities.

Colby museum names new curator

Worried about rising costs, Bates College plans budget cuts

College says its finances remain strong, but 'serious challenges' are looming.

With new downtown facility, Waterville poised to become arts destination

The $18 Million Paul J. Schupf Art Center is Colby College's latest investment in the arts and the city.

It’s official: Paul J. Schupf Art Center opens to public

The opening of the $18 million center, which included a preview reception Friday and a "Joy to the Ville" opening day event on Saturday in Waterville, drew a supportive crowd despite a major snowstorm across central Maine.

Colby names artist Paula Wilson Lunder Institute senior fellow

With downtown Waterville work done, Collins said it highlights a city known for ‘ambition and perseverance’

U.S. Sen. Susan Collins was joined by fellow U.S. Sen. Angus King and others for a ceremony Friday marking the conclusion of the $11.2 million downtown revitalization effort.

College students worry about decreasing diversity if affirmative action is overturned

They say their schools would lose an important tool for giving opportunities to marginalized groups and bringing people from different backgrounds together.