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Ashley L. Conti Ashley L. Conti is an award-winning photographer based in Orland, ME. She is available for assignments. [email protected]

Celebrating its 50th season, Colby women’s softball reached new heights this year, finishing with 30 wins—the most in pr...
16/06/2026

Celebrating its 50th season, Colby women’s softball reached new heights this year, finishing with 30 wins—the most in program history—a No. 14 national ranking, and its first berth in the NCAA tournament.

Capping a season of unprecedented on-field success, the Colby softball coaching staff was named the Region 1 Coaching Staff of the Year by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. The honor recognizes Head Coach Terren Allen and Assistant Head Coach Dorothy O’Donnell as part of an elite group of 10 DIII coaching staffs nationwide for leadership, strategic ex*****on, and program success.

The Mules became the first softball team from the state of Maine, regardless of division, to win a regional tournament.

The historic run ended on the road against host Rowan University in the NCAA Glassboro Super Regional round in New Jersey, but the season-long journey affirmed Colby as a rising powerhouse as it builds on the program’s 50-year history.

(photos Ashley L. Conti / Colby College) (words by Kayla Voigt)

One of the greatest privileges of my job was getting to follow this team from the first days of preseason through an unforgettable postseason run. The wins, the records, the milestones—they were all incredible to witness. But what stood out most wasn’t what happened on the field.

It was the way these athletes showed up for one another every single day.

The bond between this group was impossible to miss. They celebrated each other’s successes, picked each other up through challenges, and genuinely enjoyed being together. It never felt like I was photographing a team—it felt like I was documenting a group of friends chasing something special together.

Their historic season was built on talent, hard work, and dedication, but it was their friendship, trust, and love for each other that made it truly memorable.

Thank you for letting me tell your story.

The squirrelly boy turned 14 today!Ronix is somehow part cat, lamb, cow, gremlin, and dog all rolled into one, and we wo...
18/05/2026

The squirrelly boy turned 14 today!

Ronix is somehow part cat, lamb, cow, gremlin, and dog all rolled into one, and we wouldn’t change a thing. He’s the cuddliest, weirdest, sweetest little dude ever, and life is better with our derpy boy in it.

Happy 14th birthday to the best snuggle buddy around. We love you endlessly, Ronix!

Some favorite photos from New England Fights NEF 66: Salute at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor this past Saturday.T...
18/05/2026

Some favorite photos from New England Fights NEF 66: Salute at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor this past Saturday.

The card featured a mix of pro and amateur MMA and kickboxing bouts across multiple weight classes. From striking exchanges on the feet to grappling on the mat and a few fast finishes, the night had a little bit of everything inside the cage.

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Fights included:

CJ Ewer vs Bruce Boyington
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Danny Buteau vs Joe Penafiel
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Teddy Politis vs Shawn Johnson
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Edwin Peña vs John Soucy
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Garrick Moors vs Jethro Pease
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Chris Weiss vs Jayce Murphy
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Preston Garland vs John Rogers Jr.
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Justin Olivero vs Preston LaPointe
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Thomas Rasizzi vs Kevin Maldonado
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Photos from when faced off against Tufts University this past season. The Mules ended their season 6-11 and 4-6 in the ...
11/05/2026

Photos from when faced off against Tufts University this past season. The Mules ended their season 6-11 and 4-6 in the NESCAC.

Sophomores Jason Daly and Marco Ziets-Segura earned Second Team All-NESCAC honors.

Daly secured a spot on the All-NESCAC Second Team for both singles and doubles. Ziets-Segura earned his first career conference recognition as a Second Team doubles selection alongside Daly.

Operating at the No. 1 singles position all spring, Daly faced a difficult Division III schedule. His season was highlighted by a gritty three-set victory (6-3, 3-6, 6-3) over Bates that sparked a 5-2 rivalry win for the Mules. Overall, he recorded seven singles victories on the season. 

In doubles play, the duo of Daly and Ziets-Segura anchored the top of the Colby ladder. The pair proved a formidable match for the conference’s elite, consistently pushing nationally ranked opponents. Ziets-Segura’s first All-NESCAC selection follows a season in which his consistency at No. 1 doubles with Daly helped the Mules secure the No. 7 seed in the NESCAC Championship tournament. In the spring, Daly and Ziets-Segura totaled seven doubles wins together. 

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In honor of Earth Day, here are some of the wildlife I was lucky enough to come across while working with Friends of Aca...
22/04/2026

In honor of Earth Day, here are some of the wildlife I was lucky enough to come across while working with Friends of Acadia () in Acadia National Park.

Moments like these are a good reminder that we are visitors in their space. Keeping our distance, respecting habitats, and leaving things as we found them matters more than ever.

Being a good steward is not just about the landscapes. It’s about protecting the life that depends on them, too.

In honor of Earth Day, here are a few favorite landscapes and macros from my time working with Friends of Acadia () in A...
22/04/2026

In honor of Earth Day, here are a few favorite landscapes and macros from my time working with Friends of Acadia () in Acadia National Park.

Spending time here gave me a whole new appreciation for how much work goes into keeping places like this accessible and protected. It’s easy to take it for granted when you’re just passing through, but being part of it, even in a small way, meant a lot.

It’s also a reminder of the responsibility that comes with being a good steward. Respect the land, and take care of what’s here. Places like this aren’t guaranteed, and once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

As part of the , Colby is expanding its commitment to help rural students find their way to college. Sam Steeves ’28 gre...
16/04/2026

As part of the , Colby is expanding its commitment to help rural students find their way to college.

Sam Steeves ’28 grew up outside of Skowhegan, Maine, where a patchwork of fields, farms, and forests carpets the rolling hills. Outdoors, he had ample space to fish, camp, and hike. In town, he attended public schools with the same group of kids from kindergarten through high school.

He didn’t think being from a rural area was anything special.

That was, until he attended Colby Polaris STARS, a free program designed to introduce Maine 9-12th graders to the college experience through tours, classes, and discussions.

Polaris STARS (Small Town And Rural Students) is a program Colby designed as a member of the STARS College Network. The one-of-its-kind national initiative empowers students from rural and small-town America to enroll in, succeed at, and graduate from the undergraduate program of their choice. Colby is one of 32 schools in the network, and the only Maine institution to belong.

(Photos by / ) (words by Laura Meader)

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