WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 11 -- Colby College issued the following news: * * * It features politicians, journalists, and policymakers * * * By Bob Keyes With the start of a new academic year and a looming national election, the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs has introduced In the News, a new weekly conversation and Q&A series focusing on policy, politics, and the press. Guests will include politicians, journalists, and leading public affairs experts, who will represent a range of viewpo  more

WATERVILLE, Maine, Sept. 12 -- Colby College issued the following news: * * * NACDA Division III Athletic Director of the Year to lead Colby Athletics and Recreation * * * By Bob Keyes Colby has hired Amanda V. DeMartino, executive director of athletics at The College of New Jersey, as the new Harold Alfond Director of Athletics, following a national search. DeMartino, who was named Athletic Director of the Year for Division III by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athleti  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 12 -- The Maine Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Maine Democratic Party Chair Bev Uhlenhake released the following statement: "Vice President Kamala Harris said it best, Mainers deserve a president who will fight for us. Kamala Harris is fighting for our families and our future and as president she will protect our fundamental freedoms, lower costs, ensure access to abortion, strengthen the middle class, and create opportunities fo  more

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 12 (TNSres) - The University of Maine issued the following news release: For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Maine's research enterprise has achieved all-time high record levels of receiving and expending R&D funding. In fiscal year 2024, the total external funding has reached $225.3 million resulting in a 19% increase over $189.7 million in fiscal year 2023 and a 147% increase over six years. Additionally, total expenditures for research, development and oth  more