She was ready to move on and was excited about new opportunities in her life. But then basketball came calling — again. “I wasn’t looking for a coaching job,” Prue said. “I was taking classes and applying to grad school.” It was actually Bates College women’s basketball coach Jim Murphy that called Prue. He asked […]
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Bowdoin field hockey clinches return trip to Final Four
BRUNSWICK — Rachel Kennedy scored with four minutes remaining in the first overtime to lift the Bowdoin College field hockey team to a 2-1 win over Skidmore and punch the Polar Bears’ second consecutive ticket to the NCAA Final Four. The defending national champion Polar Bears (18-2) advanced to their eighth Final Four in the […]
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College Football: Bates kicks Bowdoin for CBB title
Between grind-it-out offense, jarring defense and timely special teams. Bates can share the credit for Saturday’s 10-7 football triumph over Bowdoin at Whittier Field in Brunswick. One thing the Bobcats don’t have to share, for the second time in three years, is the coveted CBB title. Bates (3-4) won it outright by sweeping in-state rivals […]
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College soccer: Bowdoin escapes with 1-0 win over Bates
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College women’s soccer team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division III tournament last season. This year, the Polar Bears, under second-year coach Brianne Weaver, want more. So far, so good as Bowdoin improved to 3-0 with a 1-0 conference win over rival Bates College on Wednesday at Pickard […]
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Two receive diplomas from Central Maine Christian Academy
LEWISTON – Central Maine Christian Academy on Main Street recently held its graduation ceremony at Wayside Baptist Church in Livermore. James Morrill, son of Michael and Heidi Morrill of Bowdoin, and Brandyn Hobbs, son of Gary and Tammy Paquette of Sabattus, were presented with their diplomas. Administrator Patricia St. Hilaire gave the invocation and teacher […]
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Bowdoin College graduates
BRUNSWICK — During Bowdoin College’s 209th commencement ceremony held May 24, bachelor of arts degrees were awarded to students from 37 states, the District of Columbia and 15 countries and territories. The following students are from the area. Evelyn Sarah Dickinson of Bowdoin graduated with a major in biology and French. Riley McFarlan Eusden of […]
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Pitch, pinochle players wanted LEWISTON — Pinochle and pitch card games for seniors are played weekly during the summer at the Lewiston Armory, 65 Central Ave. New players are always welcome. Pitch is played at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays. Pinochle is at 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Refresher courses are available in both categories. League play […]
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Well done – Student achievements
BALTIMORE — Joshua Charest, the son of John and Louise Charest of Lewiston, graduated from Johns Hopkins University with honors. Joshua was awarded the “Best Design” for his senior year design project. He designed a device that will assist leg amputees to improve the quality of an active lifestyle. The device has garnered the attention […]
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Military notes
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Rachel A. Deschene has graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as an ensign. The Coast Guard Academy offers a four-year educational program of instruction designed to provide cadets the knowledge and experience essential to become leaders of character. Cadets are required […]