Some environmentalists worry Bowdoin College’s new solar array will harm rare grassland

The 20-acre, 18,000-panel solar array will help offset the college's energy consumption, but the land is situated on a rare, "critically imperiled" grassland that environmentalists worry will be harmed by the project.

Bowdoin College officials report 2 employees, 1 student test positive for COVID-19

So far, the college has reported 8 positive COVID-19 cases this semester — four students and four employees.

Bowdoin College student athletes of color demand action, equity from athletic department

In an action plan released last week, the athletic department laid out plans for education, training, transparency and accountability surrounding racism and racial bias for coaches, staff and players.

Bowdoin College to welcome back sophomores, juniors, seniors for spring semester

Through its partnership with the Broad Institute, Bowdoin College has performed nearly 17,000 coronavirus tests as of Wednesday, resulting in just four positive cases. 

No known COVID cases at Bowdoin College after three early infections

Local business owners are reporting a boost in business now that roughly 700 students are back on campus.

Bowdoin officials say gathering ‘compromised college’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols’

While there is no evidence of large scale parties, college officials are closing the athletic fields at night to 'minimize the conditions that might encourage inappropriate gatherings and behavior.'

Bowdoin College reports second case of COVID-19

In the past week, Bowdoin conducted 2,142 student tests and 2,034 staff and faculty tests, resulting in positive tests for two students. 

Bowdoin College reports first coronavirus case just days before start of classes

The out-of-state student received the positive result on the way to campus and was placed in isolation immediately upon arrival, according to college officials. The student did not interact with any Bowdoin College or Brunswick community members before starting quarantine.

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.

Bowdoin College to provide iPads to all students during pandemic