LATEST NEWS
Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce hosts 61st awards ceremony
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) - The Mid-Maine Chamber hosted their 61 annual awards ceremony Thursday night. The event sold out as people came out to celebrate one another. This year nine businesses and individuals received awards in various categories. Each award winner was nominated by the community and was voted on...
Officials use chemical treatment to prevent algae blooms in Augusta pond
AUGUSTA, Maine — Augusta's Togus Pond is getting a chemical treatment of aluminum sulfate to prevent the growth of algae. “This has been the combination of a lot of work over probably a decade,” Greg Jolda, president of the Worromontogus Lake Association, said. The lake association is funding...
The history behind Mary Low Residence Hall – celebrating Colby’s first female graduate
Renovated in 2001, the Mary Low residence hall provides a home for students and serves as a hub for community engagement and connection. Housing the Mary Low Coffee House, a vibrant venue for concerts, international coffee hours, and informal gatherings, this dormitory embodies the spirit of inclusivity and collaboration that defines the Colby experience.
Startup starter kit: Central Maine business-pitch contest calendar fills up
Five central Maine organizations are banding together to support local entrepreneurs and encourage innovation through a series of business-pitch contests this spring. The groups — Dirigo Labs, Main Street Skowhegan, Colby College, Thomas College and Kennebec Valley Community College — are touting the events as a platform for founders to showcase their ideas and receive valuable feedback and funding.
Halloran Lab: Inaugural Success
The 2023-24 school year was the first year of operation for the Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship. Even now, it is safe to say that this year has been a success. The organization of the Halloran Lab is relatively decentralized, though a large network of students, mentors, and faculty are available for anybody who hopes to become involved. The casual structure of the Lab attests to its success: students can get involved with nothing more than a simple idea, or a desire to be part of a larger project. They have the option to schedule office hours with a variety of specialized mentors, whose sole job is to develop and incubate the ideas and skills of students. The focuses of these mentors range from software, and marketing, to simple business strategy.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.