WATERVILLE, Maine, April 12 -- Colby College issued the following news: * * * Colby Announces Commencement 2025 Speakers and Honorands Five inspiring individuals to receive honorary degrees and join graduates in celebration By Laura Meader and Bob Keyes Charlie Baker, former Massachusetts governor and the current president of the NCAA, will address graduates and their families at Colby's 204th Commencement May 25, 2025, and Eric Motley, memoirist and deputy director of the National Gallery   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 12 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Petition to Repeal State Budget Will Bring Maine to a Standstill Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening. You know, for the last few months, I've been urging lawmakers - Democrat, Republican, and Independent alike--to approach our state budget conversations in good faith, with good ideas, with clarity and civility, and with an open mind to the views of others, and ultimate  more

ORONO, Maine, April 12 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * Concordia University's Graham Carr named 2025 graduate commencement speaker The president and vice chancellor of Concordia University, who more than 40 years ago received his Ph.D. from the University of Maine, will send off the graduate class of 2025. Graham Carr ('83) is the speaker for UMaine's Graduate School commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Concordia is one  more

ORONO, Maine, April 12 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: * * * New device improves mobility among seniors through arm movement Aging can impair people's ability to maintain their balance while walking, increasing the risk for falls and injuries. One method for improving motor skills for walking is through training or rehabilitating gait -- a person's walking pattern. With the population of Maine -- the oldest in the nation -- growing older, a team of University of  more