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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Bowdoin College art museum marks 125 years with a ‘portrait of our moment’
A new exhibition focuses on the museum’s growing collection of contemporary art.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Growth of Maine oyster farming prompts debate, disputes about aquaculture
The Department of Marine Resources is considering whether to amend its rules to limit the size and location of aquaculture lease sites.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Merrymeeting Trail gets Hallowell council’s support
While many residents and local organizations back the plan, finding funding for it could be problematic.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Surge in youth homelessness sparks action in Brunswick area
The community has seen the fastest rise in youth homelessness in Maine, and residents are responding by collecting shoes, clothes and other items and even opening their homes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Police collect dozens of unwanted guns at ‘give-back’ events
Firearms turned over to police departments in nine communities across southern Maine will be donated to a nonprofit that turns materials from the guns into gardening tools.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Metro seeks more money from towns to fuel Breez bus service
With federal backing expected to run out, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick will have to pay more to keep the popular express commuter service running to their communities.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine lobstermen seeking best solution for both aquaculture applicants and fishermen
Consistent Department of Marine Resources policy could prevent conflicts over the terms and siting of aquaculture leases.