Stories about "Maine/world"
Blown ashore on the Maine coast, Bates geology students were blown away by their magical visits with artist Ashley Bryan
Thursday, February 10, 2022 2:23 pm
Whike kayaking the Maine coast in May 2014, geology professor Dyk Eusden '80 and his students were blown off course — and into the welcoming an magical world of artist Ashley Bryan, who died last week at age 98.
Video: Essie Martin ’22, a budding scientist-activist fighting climate change, one kelp at a time
Thursday, February 10, 2022 10:08 am
One day, the little girl announced to her kindergarten teacher, “I want…
From a Distance: What can you see above the Bates campus in 1928?
Monday, January 31, 2022 5:28 pm
Click or tap the garnet buttons to learn what we saw as we virtually soared above the campus in April 1928.
Video: Maya Benziger ’22, from hesitation to the ‘full nine yards’
Friday, January 21, 2022 9:44 am
After a year and a half of COVID-cancelled a cappella performances, Maya Benziger '22 realized there was more at stake than just singing on stage: the entire pre-pandemic Merimander experience could disappear with her graduating class, and she realized, "I didn't want that to end with me."
What’s in a Lewiston Name: Thorne
Thursday, October 21, 2021 12:20 pm
The name "Thorne" goes deep into Lewiston history, providing half the name of the nearby Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary.
From a Distance: 12 things we spied from the sky looking north from campus
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 3:09 pm
This aerial photograph was taken six years ago this week, showing features like Lake Auburn and the campus smokestack. Join us for the tour!
Recalling 1893, when men were feeling threatened
Thursday, October 7, 2021 11:34 am
In 1893, for the first time at Bates, "young ladies of the freshman class outnumber the young men."
Meet the 97-year old World War II vet who helped reopen the Bobcat Den
Friday, August 20, 2021 11:03 am
Shortly after the Bobcat Den reopened after its 516-day closure due to the pandemic, 97-year-old Ralph Sylvester ‘50 arrived for breakfast.
Bates to honor Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard, artist Vanessa German, musician Rhiannon Giddens, and activist and lawyer Chase Strangio at Commencement
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 3:44 pm
Following last year's virtual event, the college's 155th Commencement will feature two complete, in-person ceremonies on May 27, each accommodating half the senior class.
Recalling 1941, when Bates touted ‘up-to-the-minute’ airline service
Friday, April 16, 2021 1:35 pm
Northeast Airlines, with a smiling pilgrim logo, used to serve Lewiston and a number of other New England cities.