There are now four active student cases at the college, which had been doing well at fending off the disease.
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Another Bates College student has COVID-19
A student who tested positive this week has been moved into isolation housing.
Bates student tested positive for COVID-19 this week
It marks the fourth case at the heavily tested Lewiston campus since it reopened in late August.
Bates students told to pack as if they might not come back in January
In case COVID-19 makes it impossible to reopen the campus in January, students are asked to take care of their belongings before leaving for the extended Thanksgiving break.
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.
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.