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.
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Bates College sends ‘a number of students’ home for violating COVID-19 rules
College officials warn students to maintain their vigilance to keep Bates open and Lewiston safe.
Former Lewiston and Auburn Mayor John Jenkins dies
The Bates College grad got into politics in Lewiston in 1993.
College newspaper says some Bates students sent home for violating health guidelines
Bates College won’t say the number of students involved or describe the 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.
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.
Student tests positive for COVID-19 at Bates College
Bates now requires everyone to wear masks outside as well as indoors, except in limited cases.
Bates warns students to stay away from large parties — anywhere
As students began arriving in large numbers Tuesday, administrators said they were looking into reports of off-campus gatherings that violated Bates’ pandemic-control rules.
Testing finds no COVID-19 at Bates as students begin return to campus
With student testing slated to start Sunday, more than 500 employees have so far been checked without a single positive result.
Bates College recognizes five local graduates
Graduates include Jennie Chen, Signe Lynch, Ashley Pratt, Kirsten Pelletier, Sam Onion.