Heads-up for our neighbors: Fireworks planned for Sunday, May 12

Hathorn Hall is silhouetted against a Bates fireworks display. Photograph by Ken Zirkel.

Hathorn Hall is silhouetted against a Bates fireworks display. Photograph by Ken Zirkel.

Residents in the neighborhood around Bates College shouldn’t be surprised to hear and see some pyrotechnics this weekend.

A student group at Bates will present fireworks over the college’s Lake Andrews starting around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 12.

An organization promoting Asian and Asian-American awareness, identity and fellowship at Bates, Sangai Asia sponsors a fireworks show near the end of every academic year.