SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean’s list for academic excellence for the fall 2011 term. Brandon Gruver of Auburn, studying applied exercise science. Kathryn Fitzgerald of Bowdoin, studying health sciences/pre-physical therapy. Jessica Stocker of Buckfield, studying health sciences/general studies. Michael Castonguay of Lewiston, studying health sciences/pre-physical therapy. […]
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Students nominated to military academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins have announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes members of Congress. Admission to the United States Coast Guard Academy, also a […]
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Pet detective goes full time
Lisa Nazarenko and her four-dog search team now find lost pets full time. In the three months since Nazarenko’s Bowdoin-based, one-woman pet detective business Lost Pet Tracking Dogs was featured in the Sun Journal, she has been inundated with calls from people who need help finding missing cats and dogs. She’s been so busy — […]
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Police log
Charges Lewiston * George C. Dorr, 52, of 8 Maple Lane, Dresden, possession of a firearm when prohibited, 5:30 p.m. Monday on Lisbon Street. * Roane Connell, 32, of Strawberry Avenue, domestic violence assault, 10:41 p.m. Monday on Strawberry Avenue. * Nancy Marie Cote, 22, of 106 Walnut St., disorderly conduct; offensive words, gestures, 12:28 […]
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Maine college skaters to help in food drive
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — The Bowdoin College ice hockey teams are inviting the public to “Skate With the Polar Bears” in a food drive. Admission to Sunday’s open skate at the college’s Brunswick campus is one non-perishable food item or paper product, which will be donated to the local food bank. Men’s ice hockey head […]
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Women’s College Basketball: Bowdoin blasts away from Bates
BRUNSWICK — Two defenses dominated the first half Thursday night at Morrell Gymnasium. One defense and one offense shared the second-half spotlight. Both belonged to Bowdoin. The host Polar Bears went on a tear just before intermission and dropped the hammer when the light turned green again, coasting home to a 66-60 women’s basketball victory […]
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Bowdoin scholars honored
BRUNSWICK — Bowdoin College held its annual Sarah and James Bowdoin Day ceremony Oct. 28 to honor those undergraduates who distinguish themselves by excellence in scholarship. Those students who are designated Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars are in the top 20 percent of each class for the previous academic year. In addition, those scholars who […]
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Police still investigating crash that seriously injured Lisbon teens
Police continue to investigate an accident that seriously injured two Lisbon teenagers in Bowdoin on Saturday night. Speed was a factor in the crash, which sent the driver, Sean Campbell, and his passenger, Jayme Skelton, both 19, to Central Maine Medical Center with broken bones and other injuries, State Trooper Jon Leach said shortly after […]
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2011 Sun Journal Men’s D-III Basketball Overview
Bates Last year: 12-13, lost in NESCAC Quarterfinal Top Returning Players: Jr. G Mark Brust, Sr. F John Squires, Sr. G Kyle Philbrook, Sr. C Ryan Weston, Sr. F Reid Christian, Sr. G Will Furbush. Overview: The Bobcats lost three of their top four scorers from last year. Brust averaged 9.3 points while Squires chipped […]
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Women’s basketball overview
Bates Last year: 17-8, lost in NESCAC quarterfinals. Top Returning Players: Sr. G Lauren Dobish, So. G Meredith Kelly, Sr. G Kelsey Flaherty, Jr. G Allie Beaulieu, Sr. G Annie Burns, Jr. C Brianna Hawkins, Jr. F Taryn O’Connell. Overview: Last year’s 17 wins were the most for Bates since 2005-2006. The Bobcats return much […]