LEWISTON — A new Lincoln Street hotel will take in its first guests Wednesday. Owner Chris Thompson confirmed that the Hampton Inn will begin taking guests Sept. 10. “We wanted to get open as early as possible into the Bates College school year and certainly before the Dempsey Challenge,” Thompson said. “That was a big […]
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D.Pelletier: Parking shortage needs to be addressed
At the Lewiston Planning Board meeting a few weeks ago, Bates College got approval to build two dormitories that will house more than 200 students. I feel that the college’s plan and Phyllis St. Laurent’s plan (to rebuild apartment houses) have the same problem — a lack of parking space. What would be wrong with […]
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Parking big issue for Bates College dormitory plan
LEWISTON — Parking is the biggest concern for city planning officials when it comes to Bates College’s plan to build two student dormitories along Campus Avenue. The Planning Board on Monday recommended approving the college’s dormitory project with a number of conditions, most related to parking, sidewalks and property easements. “Parking has been a hot […]
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Getting into the rhythm of the Bates Dance Festival
The rhythm of African drums echo from the open doors of the Gray Cage on a muggy Monday afternoon on the campus of Bates College. Inside, young dancers from across the country and beyond undulate, jump and move to the beat. Shani Collins-Achille, assistant professor of dance at Connecticut College and artistic director of Eternal […]
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Bates College hosts Clean Sweep sale Saturday
LEWISTON — The 14th annual Clean Sweep sale at Bates College will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St. As students pack up to leave the college, they donate unwanted possessions such as clothing, electronics, toys, household goods, small furnishings, bikes and books and sporting […]
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McIntosh named dean of students at Bates
LEWISTON — Bates College President A. Clayton Spencer announces that Joshua McIntosh, dean of academic services at Johns Hopkins University, will become vice president of student affairs and dean of students at Bates, effective Aug. 1. In his new position, McIntosh will play a leading role in shaping the student experience and campus culture. He […]