The full-sized kayak displayed at Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum on the Bowdoin College campus since the museum opened in 1967 is at the center of attention in the museum’s newest exhibit, Kajak! The historic Labrador Kajak (the spelling is in the Nunatsiavut dialect of Inuktitut) was the inspiration for the exhibit. Musuem staff recently uncovered the vessel’s history. […]
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Midcoast Symphony Orchestra cancels fall concerts because of COVID-19
The Midcoast Symphony Orchestra will not be performing its annual October concerts in Topsham and Lewiston due to the ongoing pandemic. During August and September, the orchestra presented small string ensembles in a series of outdoor rehearsals that were open to the public. Small string ensembles also performed outdoor concerts at senior living communities in […]
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Red Cloak Tours open in Brunswick, two other towns
BRUNSWICK — A Midcoast tour company that opened in 2007 as a Halloween season specialty in Damariscotta and grew to cover eight Maine villages has recently added three more locations to their line-up. Red Cloak Tours will now offer Haunted History Tours in Freeport and Kennebunkport, as well as a Secrets of Brunswick tour in […]
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Freeport’s Meetinghouse Arts construction to begin
FREEPORT — The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport (ACAF) has signed a long-term lease agreement with the First Parish Congregational Church that will allow the completion of its new arts and cultural center, Meetinghouse Arts, in downtown Freeport. The necessary renovations to the church’s sanctuary and adjacent spaces are expected to be completed by […]
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‘You Be the Light’ concludes the Walk Around Wiscasset season on Sept. 24
Say ‘hello’ to autumn with safe socializing in Wiscasset Village.
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Patten Free Library to host Bath Book Bash
On Saturday, Sept. 26, Patten Free Library will host Bath Book Bash, a one-day celebration of children’s literature featuring authors and illustrators from Maine and New England. Originally envisioned as family-friendly outdoor event in Library Park, the festival is now planned as a virtual event. Throughout the day, 21 children’s and young adult authors will […]
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Wolfe’s Neck Center to host online farm to easel invitational art auction
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment will host an online Farm to Easel Invitational Art Auction from Sept. 17-20. Over 40 local artists have submitted works of different mediums around the theme of their relationship with climate change, and what they most want to protect. In addition to art, various farm experiences, local offerings and […]
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Maine State Music Theatre announces comeback season
After its stage was dim this past summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine State Music Theatre has announced the linueup for its the 2021 season. “We cannot wait to open our doors to an exciting and triumphant return,” said the theater’s artistic director, Curt Dale Clark. The 2021 main stage series season starts June […]
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Chocolate Church Arts Center presents outdoor concerts through September
The Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath, has announced September concerts as part of its Real Outdoor Concert Series. Performers will include Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations on Sept. 12, The Mallett Brothers Band on Sept. 20 and Oshima Brothers on Sept. 26. The concerts will take place either at the Maine Maritime Museum, […]
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Sheepscot, St Cecilia choirs join forces for virtual sessions, classes
WISCASSET — Sheepscot Chorus and St. Cecilia Chamber Choir will be offering weekly virtual sessions starting the week of Sept. 13. Under the leadership of Linda Blanchard and Sean Fleming, the sessions will include rehearsals, group vocal classes, as well as lessons in music theory and music history. Sessions may include advance rehearsals for an […]