Colby College Evacuated After Bomb Threat Declared Not Credible

Colby College bomb threat campus safety Waterville Maine police response
Edward Zhou
Edward Zhou

CEO & Co-Founder

 
September 29, 2025 2 min read

Colby College Bomb Threat Incident

Colby College in Waterville, Maine, faced a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of several buildings on campus. Officials confirmed that they received an email stating a bomb was placed in the college library. The threat prompted an immediate response to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Police Response and Investigation

Local and state police quickly deemed the threat "not credible." Investigators are conducting a thorough probe into the emailed threat targeting the campus library. Two buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure during this investigation.

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Impact on Campus Activities

As a result of the bomb threat, classes were canceled, and buildings remained closed while law enforcement assessed the situation. The college prioritized the safety of its community, taking swift action to address the threat and reassure students and staff.

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Conclusion of Incident

The situation has been declared safe, and normal operations are expected to resume soon. The college is working closely with law enforcement to ensure the ongoing safety and security of its campus.

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Edward Zhou
Edward Zhou

CEO & Co-Founder

 

CEO & Co-Founder of Gopher Security, leading the development of Post-Quantum cybersecurity technologies and solutions.

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