Bates sends home ‘a number of students’ for violating COVID-19 rules

College officials warn students to maintain their vigilance to keep Bates open and Lewiston safe.

Bates College employee tests positive for COVID-19

According to the school's COVID-19 dashboard, which tracks student and employee testing, the employee tested positive Oct. 1.

Former Lewiston and Auburn Mayor John Jenkins dies

The Bates College grad got into politics in Lewiston in 1993.

PHOTO: Double-decker painting

Maine’s first football game took place at Bates College 145 years ago

In 1875, Bates and Tufts enthusiastically competed in the brand new sport of football, not quite ready for prime time. Among the rules during the raucous game: No projecting nails allowed.

PHOTO: Walking the ‘best dog’ on the best day

Bates newspaper: Students sent home for violating health guidelines

College won't say number involved or describe infractions.

Bates College welcomes new students to a campus crimped by COVID-19

In its first online convocation, Bates College urged the Class of 2024 to seize the opportunities ahead.

Still only one positive COVID-19 case at Bates College

Like its NESCAC sister schools, Bates College has seen a paltry number of positive tests for the deadly coronavirus.

Coronavirus appears on campus as Maine colleges ramp up testing, crack down on partying

While the number of cases remains low, colleges are bracing for a challenging year as they roll out extensive testing programs and issue new rules for social distancing.