Colby revitalizes downtown Waterville

Image:  When David Greene became president of Colby College in 2014, the city of Waterville, where the Maine institution is located, was struggling financially. Waterville’s manufacturing base, which was centered around paper and textile mills, was long gone, and no other industries had replaced them over the two decades since they shut down. The city’s economy had stagnated. Greene brought together local elected officials and civic and business leaders to discuss ways to attract...