BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College is seeking to attract more Maine students to its campus. To that end, Bowdoin will host a Maine Day on Sept. 18, bringing in in-state high school juniors and seniors to sit in on classes, interview, and learn about the financial aid process. “We’ve had Maine Day for a number of […]
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Russell W. Worcester
DIXFIELD — It is with great sadness that the family of Russell V. Worcester of Dixfield, announces his passing on Friday, May 4, after a long illness, at the age of 85 years. Russell will be lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 59 years, Carrie, and his children, Lisa, Todd (Tammy), and Andrew (Kristina), and […]
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College softball: Bowdoin slugs to doubleheader sweep of Bates
Bates shortstop Tori Fitzgerald makes a diving catch on a short blooper to the infield during Saturday’s softball game against Bowdoin. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LEWISTON — Bowdoin made sure to make the most of its hits during a NESCAC softball doubleheader against Bates on Saturday. That was something the Polar Bears failed to do Friday […]
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Bowdoin College reaches carbon-neutral goal
Bowdoin College announced Thursday it is carbon neutral, two years ahead of schedule. The milestone means the Brunswick campus’ net impact on carbon dioxide emissions is calculated to be zero, the result of reduced fossil fuel use together with investments to encourage enough renewable energy production to offset the school’s remaining emissions. Bowdoin is one […]
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Peter L. Dionne
AUGUSTA — Peter L. Dionne, 81, died unexpectedly at home Tuesday, March 27. Born in Lewiston in 1936 to Muriel (Jo) Ayer and Donatien Dionne, Peter grew up on Webster Street with his younger brother, Andre. He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1954 and moved on to Bowdoin College, where he joined Sigma Nu fraternity […]
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Maine's women's hoops teams lead the charge
The University of Maine celebrates after their victory over Hartford on Friday, March 9. (Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald) Before Gary Fifield left his Vermont high school coaching job to take over the University of Southern Maine women’s basketball program in 1987, he took a recruiting trip in February. “My first (Maine) high school tournament […]
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'Love and Information' to be presented by Bowdoin College
BRUNSWICK — The Department of Theater and Dance at Bowdoin College will present “Love and Information” by Caryl Churchill, March 2 to 4, at Pickard Theater, Memorial Hall. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. This innovative production is infused with media and technology, creating a unique theatrical experience. The […]
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Brunswick discontinues portion of Pine Street for Bowdoin's new athletic complex
BRUNSWICK — The Town Council gave Bowdoin College permission to discontinue a portion of Pine Street to make way for construction of a 9,000-square-foot athletic facility. The Dec. 18 vote was 7-1, with Councilor Steven Walker opposed and Councilor John Perrault absent. Walker said he could not back the decision because of its impact on […]
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Richard B. Marshall
PORTLAND — Richard Barrak Marshall, 85, of Portland, formerly of Farmington, died in the comfort of his home, surrounded by family on Saturday morning, Oct. 28. He was born in North Providence, R.I., on April 4, 1932, a son of James and Eva (Lister) Marshall. He was a 1950 graduate of Gould Academy where he was […]
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PHOTOS: Bates men's soccer falls to Bowdoin, 2-1
Bates College’s Nate Merchant hustles to keep control of the ball as Bowdoin’s Jake Stenquist keeps the pace during Sunday afternoon’s soccer game at Bates College.Bowdoin’s Wilson MacMillan and Bates College’s Eric Opoku both rush the ball during Sunday evening’s soccer match-up at Bates College.