Bates College students skate around Lake Andrews on the campus of the Lewiston college. The pond, known to the students as The Puddle, was busy all afternoon with people enjoying the near perfect conditions. From left are George Hinton, Fernando Hokello, Mikayla Ferguson and George Drake, all first year students. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Bates College first year student Mikayla Ferguson glides Friday afternoon around Lake Andrews on the Lewiston campus. The pond, known to the students as The Puddle, was busy all afternoon with people enjoying the near perfect conditions. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Bates College first year student Mikayla Ferguson laces up her skates Friday afternoon before gliding around Lake Andrews on the campus of the Lewiston college. The pond, known to the students as The Puddle, was busy all afternoon with people enjoying the near perfect conditions. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal