End of life discussion on campus avoids political posturing

Unity College research team discovers new species of microscopic animal

The finding of a previously undiscovered tardigrade – microscopic animals that can live in extreme conditions – brings worldwide attention to the Maine college.

Cony students capture Spirit Week in photos

Three local students worked with the University of Maine at Augusta on the project.

Readfield seeks to fill school board vacancy

John Blouin has resigned from his post representing the town on Regional School Unit 38, the Maranacook area schools.

Unity College boosts food production with new greenhouses

The donation of 13 acres and greenhouse space, formerly a commercial business called Half Moon Gardens, has taken on a new life as a farm and research center at the college over the last two years.

Waterville school district won’t release letter to principal

The school district said it would make public a redacted version of the letter placing Don Reiter on paid leave, but has decided not to at its attorney's advice.

Farmington Compost Cooperative emerges out of defunct recycling group

The project at the former Sandy River Recycling Association's compost area is the first in Maine in which a town, a university and the public collaborate on sustainable composting, one organizer says.

High school students seek to ‘capture’ spirit of Waterville in videos

A mass media communications class at Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville aims to tell city's stories, set to music.

Seven York County students diagnosed with viral meningitis

Maine's state epidemiologist says such cases typically arise when school begins.

Waterville police to send Reiter report to DA

The Waterville High School principal was placed on leave Sept. 1 and is also the subject of an internal school district investigation, which may be completed by the end of the week.