Bates College encourages staff to get COVID-19 vaccines but opts not to require them

Though its students must get inoculated before the fall semester, staff say employees can choose to go without as long as they wear masks and maintain distance.

Ben Hoffinger — enjoying the coast and juggling knives

Face Time: He's got a busy summer planned on the local arts scene and one more year at Bates College to go.

Photo: Bates science center nearly complete

An aerial view of Bonney Science Center that will open for the next semester at Lewiston college.

Curtis Johnson taking baton from Al Fereshetian as Bates men’s track and cross country coach

Johnson, a Bobcats assistant since 2016, takes over for Fereshetian, who retired earlier this month after 26 years leading the programs.

Photo: Bates resumes in-person campus tours

Attorney General will not proceed with probe into pro-Palestine graffiti at Bates College

The Maine A.G.'s Office said the pro-Palestine writing expressed opinions "that would not be actionable under the Maine Civil Rights Act."

After a couple years of coping with COVID-19, Bates seniors graduate

Class of 2021 hailed for flexibility and urged to tackle the world's problems.

Bates College to hold commencement Thursday — twice!

To limit exposure to COVID-19, seniors at the Lewiston college are graduating in two groups this year, half in the morning and half in the afternoon.

Bates graduate provides artwork for new children’s book with Memorial Day focus

Maine artist Matt Tavares illustrated a picture book about guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Bates College planning $1M in athletic facility renovations this summer

The school is upgrading its fitness center, weight room, locker room and technology for the benefit of students and student-athletes.