Bates College names its first Black president

Law school dean Garry Jenkins from Minnesota tapped to succeed Clayton Spencer in Bates' top job.

Maine mineral expert Frank Perham of West Paris dies at age 88

The West Paris resident discovered one of the largest deposits of tourmaline in the works in 1972 in Newry.

Lewiston High School, Bates College students help launch domestic abuse awareness campaign

Lewiston High School and Bates College students helped launch Finding Our Voices' second annual poster campaign raising awareness of intimate partner violence.

Bates College expects to pick a new president this spring

With Clayton Spencer stepping down in June, the college is scrambling to find her successor.

Bates College alumnus Marshall Hatch Jr. talks community, leadership

The Bates graduate is now a minister, as was his father and grandfather, working to better conditions in Chicago's West Side.

Bates College plans to add 8 more professors

Seeking to bolster the strength of its academic program, Lewiston college eyes faculty growth.

Actor, playwright implores attendees to embrace activism at Bates MLK Day celebration

"All men and women and the nonbinary are not created equal," said Keith Hamilton Cobb. "It's nonsense. What we are is equally human."

Bates College marks MLK Jr. Day with documentary featuring alumnus

Marshall Hatch Jr. kicks off the college's commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the documentary 'All These Sons.'

Worried about rising costs, Bates College plans budget cuts

College says its finances remain strong, but 'serious challenges' are looming.

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