Weapons collected in 9 communities’ ‘gun give back’ will end up as gardening tools

The Guns to Garden Tools program on May 11 will allow residents to safely dispose of unwanted firearms at local police departments.

After 18 years, it is Bowdoin employee’s time to graduate

Lisa Bouffard, an administrator in Bowdoin College's dining services department, will graduate in May with a double major in religion and gender and women's studies. She earned her degree by taking one class per semester for 18 years.

Brunswick Rotary Club to present eighth annual Midcoast Maine’s Got Talent event

The program features variety acts performed by community members of all ages, and it serves as the organization’s chief fundraiser in support of its numerous service projects.

Maine company launches renewable energy system to power remote communities

Ocean Renewable Power Co. sent tidal-generated energy to the grid in 2012. On Wednesday, the company launched its RivGen system, which harnesses electricity created by submerging special turbines in rivers.

Public to weigh in on stricter rules for locating Maine aquaculture sites

Activists want state regulators to consider alternate sites before approving new seafood farms.

Maine State Music Theatre to present sensory-friendly performances for children

A presentation of "Snow White" will be held May 18 and "The Little Mermaid" will show on Aug. 17.

Museum to host talk on politics of museum displays

Art museum to present scholar’s tour of ‘Modernism for All: The Bauhaus at 100’

Bowdoin College Museum of Art to host talk on new “Interwoven” exhibit

MSMT looks toward 61st summer season with Teaser Tuesdays

Maine State Music Theatre will host three special Teaser Tuesdays in May at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick.