Repairs to the foundation of the park’s fountain, on which the historic statue stands, are in the final phases.
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Biddeford faces a smokestack dilemma as it moves past its ‘Trash Town USA’ rep
City officials ponder whether the revitalized city should demolish or decorate the towering remnant of its trash-burning past — with ideas as far-ranging as a climbing wall or even adding a restaurant on top, like Seattle’s Space Needle.
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Art steamrolls into Portland at annual Print Jam
The seventh annual event from local studio Running With Scissors brought industrial-sized woodblock printmaking to the Portland arts scene.
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Design chosen for the revamp of iconic Biddeford Five Points sign
After a months-long search, local artist Victoria Gordon’s design was selected.
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Lewiston approves new slate of public art projects
The projects range from a series of downtown window murals to new lighting on the John Jenkins Pedestrian Bridge.
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Thornton Academy seniors win Saco public art competition
Lillian Page and Ella Wiggs will have works displayed on traffic signal cabinets in the city.
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Biddeford to revamp iconic Five Points sign
The former CITGO (then Mobil) sign has stood vacant for years. The Biddeford Downtown Development Commission is looking to bring new life to the landmark.
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TEMPOart selects Wyoming administrator as first full-time executive director
Laura Zorch McDermit, 41, took on the leadership of the nonprofit at the beginning of February.
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Lewiston artists defend ‘mushies’ painting on electrical box after councilor claims it promotes drug use
The artist said the mushrooms depicted in the painting are part of her mushroom-rich diet due to an autoimmune disorder, and are not psychedelic mushrooms.
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Invasion of the Pinkies in Freeport aims to spark climate conversations
A collection of abstract and eco-focused sculptures known as the “Pinkies” will now live on the lawn of Freeport Town Hall, following a two-year installation in Portland.