Stories from July 2006
Storm damages Bates phone system
Thursday, July 13, 2006 12:00 am
On Tuesday, July 11, a lightning strike damaged several parts of the Bates College telephone system, including the link that connects the telephone system to the voice mail system.
Tania Isaac Dance premieres at Bates Dance Festival
Friday, July 7, 2006 12:00 am
Tania Isaac Dance kicks off the 2006 Bates Dance Festival events series with an evening-length tale inspired by Caribbean village life. The festival presents Tania Isaac Dance at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in Schaeffer Theatre, 365 College St., Bates College. Tickets are $18/$12 (students and seniors) and may be purchased by calling 207-786-6161 after July 8.
Local organizations share more than $9,500 from 'Clean Sweep' sale
Thursday, July 6, 2006 12:00 am
The sixth annual Clean Sweep, the Bates College "garage sale" of furnishings, books, electronics and other goods donated by departing students, generated some $9,579 in proceeds that were divided among nine local nonprofit organizations and a school athletics program.