Colby College Acquires Two Islands Off St. George

Colby College in Waterville has announced that they have taken over stewardship of Allen Island and Benner Island off the coast of Maine.

Colby acquired the islands from Up East Foundation and the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. The school hopes to create an island campus and expand academic programs at the islands off St. George.

Officials with Colby College said Thursday the school has taken over stewardship of two islands off the coast of Maine. https://t.co/uM9KbhaHji

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