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Senator Angus King endorses Hannah Pingree for Maine Governor at Bowdoin
SENATOR'S SUPPORT: Angus King voices his support for Hannah Pingree at an event hosted by the Bowdoin Democrats. On Sunday, Sen. Angus King endorsed Democratic gubernatorial nominee Hannah Pingree in a town hall conversation hosted by the Bowdoin College Democrats. The endorsement came three months after Pingree’s victory in the Democratic primary, when King’s son, Angus King III, was eliminated in the first round of ranked-choice voting.
Freshfields advises Mobico on proposed sale of UK Bus to the West Midlands Combined Authority
Aug 20 2026 Global law firm Freshfields is advising Mobico on its agreement in principle for the sale of the net assets and operations of its West Midlands bus business ('UK Bus') to the West Midlands Combined Authority ('WMCA').
Switch 2 sales slowed over Christmas, down 35% in the US compared to Switch 1 launch | VGC
1 day ago The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with SteamOS will arrive later this year. There's no shortage of handheld gaming PCs to choose from lately, but the Steam Deck has been a popular option thanks in part to its operating system. SteamOS works far better than Windows on these machines, and fortunately, it's …
Howard French talk recenters Africa’s role in global history
On Wednesday evening, author and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism professor Howard French presented a talk in Kresge Auditorium titled “Right in the Thick of It: Africa’s Uncredited Role at the Heart of Our History.” French explored how Africa has been central to the social and economic developments that drove global trade and commerce over hundreds of years, with a focus on former President of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah and other African leaders.
Alan Lightman illuminates the lives, motives and significance of scientists
On Monday, author, academic and scientist Alan Lightman H’05 shared his vision for how science—and scientists—should engage with the world beyond their academic work.
Majors in motion: Exploring 25 years of major and career trends
Majors have soared and declined in enrollment over the last 25 years at Bowdoin, changing how students engage with the liberal arts education. The Bowdoin Orient compiled data from 1999-2024 to understand trends in major enrollment and gather perspectives of students, faculty and alumni. The College breaks down its majors, minors and programs into four divisions: Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Science and Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary.
“October 7” verbatim play brought to Pickard Theater
On Thursday, “October 7 The Play” put on a one-night performance at Pickard Theater co-hosted by the Bowdoin College Conservatives and the Combating Hate and Antisemitism Initiative (CHAI). The performance was introduced by Director of Student Accessibility Lesley Levy. After the performance, Professor of Africana Studies and English Tess Chakkalakal hosted a panel discussion with the playwrights and organizer Zak Asplin ’27 about how the show came to fruition.
Polar Bear of the Week: Mirra Payson ’27
Nordic skier Mirra Payson ’27 had the opportunity of a lifetime competing on Team USA in the 2025 World Youth and Junior Biathlon Championships in Östersund, Sweden in early March. Nordic skiing has been a lifelong passion and a core part of Payson’s DNA. Payson grew up in Massachusetts, where she remembers skiing on a golf course that made snow to compensate for the lack of snowfall in her region.
Replace your meat with avocados!
Replace your meat with avocados!: The upscale green fruits of the middle classes are truly environmentally friendly, so forget about the negative publicity! Avocados are becoming more and more well-known worldwide for their environmental qualities in addition to their health advantages. According to recent study, avocados are significantly more sustainable than is often believed, despite assertions that they require a lot of water and that growing them causes habitat loss and deforestation.
BSG meeting focuses on encampment and its aftermath
In its third meeting of the semester, Bowdoin Student Government (BSG) convened in Mills Hall on Wednesday night with Senior Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs Jim Hoppe. BSG President Eisa Rafat ’25 began the meeting with public comment, which centered on the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) encampment and its subsequent aftermath.
Gary Lawless talks history of Ku Klux Klan in Brunswick
Gary Lawless, a poet, editor, publisher, community activist and co-owner of Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick, presented on Brunswick’s history with the Ku Klux Klan at Curtis Memorial Library on Wednesday. The talk was sponsored by Midcoast Senior College. “People are really interested right now in how do we stop the new rise of legitimizing hate … or how to stand up against it, which I didn’t really have answers for,” Lawless said in an interview with the Orient.
WBOR broadcasts first shows from Coles Tower
As of Wednesday, WBOR is back on the air and closer to its radio transmitter than ever after its official move to Coles Tower. WBOR management spent much of winter break getting the new space together and celebrated its official opening last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. According to Mason Daugherty ’25, one of the WBOR station managers, the construction process has been an exciting time to re-evaluate the collection of artifacts moving into the new space.
From Bowdoin to the barracks: Francisco Navarro’s journey of public service through American Exceptionalism
In his journey from Bowdoin student to a member of the United States Marine Corps, Francisco Navarro ’19 called upon the texts and teachings of Professor of Government Jean Yarbrough’s American Political Thought course. From April to December 2024, Navarro taught a revised version of Yarbrough’s course to Marines aboard the USS Oak Hill deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The course focused primarily on the Eastern Mediterranean.
Former Professor Christian Potholm ’62 battles for ballot measures in new book
In his newest book, “How Maine Decides, An Insider’s Guide to How Ballot Measures Are Won and Lost,” former Professor of Government Christian Potholm ’62 condenses his experience campaigning for ballot measures into an analysis of Maine’s unique political geography. Beyond his book, Potholm has directed some of his research toward the current state of political campaigning. Ballot measures in Maine can take various forms.
Final debate for Maine’s senate race held on Bowdoin’s campus
Candidates vying for Maine’s open U.S. Senate seat debated in Kresge Auditorium this past Saturday, three days before voters headed to the polls on Tuesday. The debate featured Republican nominee Demi Kouzounas, Democratic nominee David Costello and Independent Jason Cherry, three out of the four candidates running for the office. Notably absent from the debate was incumbent independent senator and Brunswick resident, Angus King, who ultimately won the election.
France leads with its €2.4 billion offshore wind farm
France leads with its €2.4 billion offshore wind farm: The Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in Brittany, France, has been put into service by Iberdrola. With a 496MW capacity, the €2.4 billion (£2 billion) project will supply sustainable energy to almost a million people in the area. There are just two offshore wind farms in France at this time. The project started in 2012 and finished up in 2024. It has 62 wind turbines, the most powerful in France to date, with an 8 MW output per.
The power of portage: Professor Willi Lempert finds community in mapping local Native pathways
Willi Lempert, an assistant professor of anthropology at Bowdoin, is using Google Earth to reimagine the history of Brunswick’s land and people. Over the past four years, Lempert, alongside a host of community members, Maine Indigenous organizations and Bowdoin students, has been crafting the Pejepscot Portage Mapping Project, an ambitious, thoughtful and highly collaborative effort that aims to trace how Native peoples moved through and interacted with the land that is now Brunswick.
Seth Jaffe promotes rethinking of populist principles
On Wednesday, Seth Jaffe ’00, associate professor of the history of political thought at Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome, made his case in Lancaster Lounge for a new definition of populism. His definition requires more collaboration between political theorists and political scientists. According to Jaffe, while populism has various definitions, the term can be broken up into a liberal, democratic and national appeal.
Waste is converted to hydrogen using new technology
Waste is converted to hydrogen using new technology: Wastewater Fuels, a firm located in Warwickshire, has created a novel method for turning sewage into hydrogen energy. The device, called a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC), breaks down organic materials in wastewater by using stainless steel mesh rods. Hydrogen gas, which may be stored and utilised as fuel, is produced during this process. By submerging rods in wastewater, the MEC method allows bacteria to break down organic material.
Watchdog to be appointed to Thames Water after credit downgrade
Watchdog to be appointed to Thames Water after credit downgrade: Following the loss of two investment-grade credit ratings for Thames Water, Ofwat is considering designating an impartial monitor to supervise the company. This choice comes after ratings downgrades on July 24th by Moody’s and July 31st by S&P. One of the suggested actions, on which feedback is now being sought, is designating an impartial observer to assess the business‘s progress and strategies.
London will host the global summit on energy security in 2025
London will host the global summit on energy security in 2025: In the second quarter of 2025, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the UK Government will arrange and host a worldwide conference on energy security in London. Addressing both current and upcoming threats in the global energy industry is the goal of the conference. It will concentrate on the economic, technical, and geopolitical aspects that affect energy security.
Plan for energy nationalisation is criticised
Plan for energy nationalisation is criticised: The nationalisation plans of energy by the government, which included the establishment of the publicly owned Great British Energy, was sharply attacked by Shadow Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. The Great British Energy Bill, unveiled by the UK government, calls for the establishment of a publicly traded renewable energy firm with its headquarters located in Scotland.
What we know about Great British Energy
What we know about Great British Energy: For months now, there has been talk of Great British (GB) Energy, a publicly traded energy firm that aims to assist in achieving Britain’s energy independence. This Bill grabbed centre stage in the highly anticipated King’s Speech, before it turned into simply another social media meme as a result of its virality in the energy industry. However, what is it truly like, and how will it affect people’s energy bills?
UK electric imports on path to break record
UK electric imports on path to break record: The UK is set to break its electricity import record in 2024, with imports already surpassing previous highs, driven by interconnector flows from France and Norway. The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has conducted a new study of data from the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) that shows that net power imports to Britain reached a record 9 terawatt-hours (TWh) in the first quarter of 2024, and then 14.95 TWh from January to May.
District heating network expansion planned by E.ON
District heating network expansion planned by E.ON: E.ON has made plans to invest in extending its district heating network in the Don Valley region of Sheffield. In order to link additional residences and businesses to a low carbon heating source, the proposal calls for adding ten more kilometres to the existing eight-kilometre heating network. The Blackburn Meadows energy plant owned by E.ON, which heats the Lower Don Valley using biomass, powers the current network.
UK citizens who live in inefficient houses pay £900 extra
UK citizens who live in inefficient houses pay £900 extra: A new analysis on energy inefficiency in British households has been presented by the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE). The ADE highlights the urgent need for measures to lessen the financial burden on families and cut energy usage, since over ten million dwellings lack proper roof insulation.
Yellow River Wind Farm has installed half of its turbines
Yellow River Wind Farm has installed half of its turbines: Located in County Offaly west of Rhode, it has accomplished a significant milestone with the halfway completion of its turbine installation. The first turbine was erected in January 2022 after SSE Renewables started construction in October 2022. By the end of summer 2024, the Nordex Group hopes to have installed the remaining turbines, a total of 29 Nordex N117/3600 units, and commercial operations should start in early 2025.
Post-call-out decontamination: What’s the burning issue?
UK fire crews play a vital role in saving lives. Due to the nature of the job, their facilities need more than just showers for clean-up. Andy Robinson explores how prioritizing decontamination pathways can ensure a safer environment for firefighters Fire crews are at the front line of lifesaving in emergency services across the UK, requiring a dynamic, responsive and safe environment to carry out their daily operations.
Leak in Kresge causes auditorium to temporarily close
Students and faculty looking to enter Kresge Auditorium for classes and events earlier this week were instead greeted with fans and dehumidifiers after a water leak was discovered that forced the space to close from Monday onwards. According to Associate Vice President for Facilities and Capital Projects Jeff Tuttle, the trouble began on Friday when a small water leak was discovered. Wet flooring material was extracted, and a fan was put in place to aid the drying process and repair the damage.
Commercial energy theft crushed by Retail Energy Code Company
business energy bills, commercial energy theft, electricity and gas, energy bills, energy consumption, energy costs, energy customers, Energy meters, energy prices, energy retail, energy supplier, energy theft, energy usage, Finance & Markets, hospitality, meter tampering, Retail Energy Code Company, retail sector, Top Stories Commercial energy theft crushed by Retail Energy Code Company: Businesses, particularly those in the retail and hospitality industries, have been invited by the Retail...
Bowdoin Preservation Collective digs into Bowdoin and Maine’s rich history
Seeking to acknowledge the lack of student awareness surrounding the history of the land on which Bowdoin resides, Andy Robinson ’27 and Grace Campbell ’27 decided to charter the Bowdoin Preservation Collective. The organization will offer students an accessible and open space to educate themselves on the intricate history of the College and the state of Maine.
Digital Construction Week announce Digital Construction North
AECO, AI, automation technology, built environment, business, construction sector, Digital & Tech, Digital Construction North, Digital Construction Week, digital transition, drones, Manchester Central, robotics, SMEs Digital Construction Week announce Digital Construction North: The team behind Digital Construction Week (DCW) is delighted to announce the launch of Digital Construction North (DCN), an intimate one-day event that brings together AECO decision-makers from across the north of the...
Thames Water seeks consultation due to financial crisis
consultancy, consultancy services, debt, economy, Finance & Markets, Financial assets, Kemble, nationalisation, Thames Water, Top Stories, utilities, water bills, water company, water customers, water industry, water market, water supplier Thames Water seeks consultation due to financial crisis: Amid the financial crisis at the utility firm, Thames Water and its lenders are allegedly allotting “millions of pounds a week” to bankers and management consultants.
Court prohibits greenwashing from Eurowings airline
Court prohibits greenwashing from Eurowings airline: German airline, Eurowings, has been prohibited from advertising flights deemed “CO2 neutral” through carbon offsetting, by Cologne Regional Court Eurowings had misled customers with its greenwashing claims, the court ruled Forest offsetting projects are unsuitable for CO2 compensation from aviation Berlin, 2nd April 2024 – On March 28th, “Deutsche Umwelthilfe” (DUH) achieved a success against misleading sustainability advertising by the...
THRIVE introduces new programming for first years in collaboration with CXD
Last Friday, THRIVE and Career Exploration and Development (CXD) partnered for a new daylong “First Year Pathfinder Program” to help low-income and first-generation students in THRIVE prepare for future careers and interns hips. The program was held in Moulton Union and featured workshops on topics like resume building, exploring career paths and networking with alumni. Senior Associate Director of Skill Development and Programming Bethany Walsh facilitated much of the day’s events.
Vattenfall completes sale of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE
Vattenfall completes sale of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone to RWE: The Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone has been sold by Vattenfall to RWE. The enterprise value of the agreed purchase price, which is £963 million, will allow wind energy projects in the Norfolk Zone to continue to be developed. More than four million homes in the UK are anticipated to get sustainable energy from the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone once it is operational.
What does future hold for businesses as EBDS ends?
What does future hold for businesses as EBDS ends? On March 31, the UK government’s Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) will come to an end, providing firms struggling with rising energy expenses with no more direct financial assistance.
Rewarding homes for flexible energy use may alter world energy
Rewarding homes for flexible energy use may alter world energy: Global analysis conducted by Cornwall Insight has unveiled the potential of rewarding consumers for embracing energy-efficient behaviours. Launched at this year’s Distributed Energy Show, the report – Integrate to Zero: Rewarding Consumers for Energy Flexibility: global market highlights – written in partnership with Integrate to Zero, examines a wide array of energy initiatives implemented across the globe.
'Pre-election Budget falls short of industrial decarbonisation'
‘Pre-election Budget falls short of industrial decarbonisation’: The 2024 Spring Budget, released by Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, has generated discussions over how well it would decarbonise the sector. Oz Russell, the Industrial Energy Policy Officer for the Association for Decentralised Energy, applauded the budget’s focus on connections reform, emphasising its significance in promoting growth and lowering carbon dioxide emissions.
Schaltbau starts sub-brand for growth markets energy & e-mobility
Schaltbau starts sub-brand for growth markets energy & e-mobility: Introduction of Eddicy as part of larger corporate brand update Schaltbau, a global market leader in direct current (DC) technology, today launched its new sub-brand Eddicy for its fast-growing markets of energy and e-mobility. This will allow the company to reach varied customer segments with a differentiated portfolio of products customized to industrial needs.
Cornwall Insight responds to announcement of April price cap
Cornwall Insight responds to announcement of April price cap: Ofgem has today announced the April Default Tariff Cap (price cap) at £1,690 a year for a typical dual fuel consumer1. This is a 12% decrease from January’s cap set at £1,928 a year. A healthy flow of gas across the Atlantic, coupled with a relatively mild winter, has seen higher than expected gas reserves in Europe and consequently lower wholesale prices.
Fuel poverty in England is still high
Fuel poverty in England is still high: Government statistics indicates that 3.17 million families in England, or around 13% of all households, experienced fuel poverty in 2023. This number, which includes 3.18 million homes, was almost unchanged from the 13.1% recorded the year before. The research also showed a significant increase in England’s overall fuel poverty gap, which reached £1.32 billion in 2023 and had increased by 20% in real terms since 2022.
FA and E.ON team up for green football
carbon dioxide emissions, Climate & Environment, decarbonisation, E.ON, Energy & Heat, energy efficiency, energy supplier, net-zero, Sports FA and E.ON team up for green football: The Football Association (FA) and energy provider E.ON have partnered up to launch an initiative that will encourage grassroots football sustainability. Clubs will benefit from this programme by using less energy and implementing eco-friendly practices.
Nearly 4% of SMBs evaluate their carbon emissions
carbon dioxide emissions, decarbonisation, direct and indirect emissions, Efficiency & Environment, energy demand, energy efficiency, energy prices, energy transition, energy use, EY, renewable energy use, SMB leaders, Sustainability, Top Stories, YPO Nearly 4% of SMBs evaluate their carbon emissions: Data on the direct and indirect emissions of their businesses may be obtained by about 4% of small and medium-sized company (SMB) leaders examined (scope 1-3).
Conflow Power Group confirms funding deal with Cede Bank
Conflow Power Group confirms funding deal with Cede Bank: Conflow Power Group Limited (CPG) is pleased to confirm the final agreement for a $250,000,000 (approx 197 million GBP) funding agreement from Cede Bank. The transaction is the result of 18 months of detailed analysis and structural discussions to establish the value and potential revenue for all exclusive territories issued under license for Conflow’s iLamp technology mainly within the continental United States of America.
Spending over 30k pounds a year on electricity?
Spending over 30k pounds a year on electricity? if you are Spending over 30k pounds a year on electricity we can help reduce your bills. Well now they have a second life. By utilising a fantastic refurbishment process there has now been a major breakthrough in battery storage science. By using this approach, the reprocessed batteries can cost less than 25% of the equivalent new solar battery storage units currently on the market.
Sophomore Bootcamp introduces new identity panels and workshops
In its sixth consecutive year, Career Exploration and Development (CXD)’s Sophomore Bootcamp expanded its growing workshops, networking events and panel discussions offered to include identity meetups. Identity meetups represented first-generation students, students of color and international students and consisted of three separate panels of juniors and seniors who answered questions about navigating personal identity when furthering one’s career path.
Energy brokers' contracts expedited by new technology
business energy customers, energy bills, Energy Brokers, energy consumption, energy contracts, energy costs, energy crisis, energy customers, energy demand, energy retail market, energy software, Energy Solutions, energy tariff, energy usage, Finance & Markets, POWWR, wholesale energy prices Energy brokers’ contracts expedited by new technology: POWWR, a provider of energy software, has introduced a new integration solution that will expedite brokers’ contract submissions.
Switching energy suppliers rises to 78% in 2023
Switching energy suppliers rises to 78% in 2023: 2023 saw a 78% rise in energy provider switching, with 2.32 million moves overall, compared to 1.3 million the year before. During the energy price crisis, there was a historic low followed by this comeback. 201,000 changes of supplier (CoS) were registered in December 2023, which is a 16% decline from November 2023 but an 86% increase from the same month the year before.
Construction of Sizewell C nuclear facility continues
Construction of Sizewell C nuclear facility continues: Construction on the Suffolk-based nuclear power project is scheduled to commence following the issuance of the Development Consent Order. Building approval for the £20 billion EDF-financed project was granted in July 2022, and it appears that all regulatory requirements have been satisfied. 7% of the UK’s energy demands will be met by the 3.2GW of power that the two-reactor facility is expected to produce.
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