From May 25 through June 8, Freeport residents can submit photos, drawings and writings related to anything distinctive in the town. Selected work will then be put on exhibit in the fall. The new program follows a $5,000 grant awarded to Meetinghouse Arts, which, among other initiatives, plans to use a projector in the exhibition stage of the project.
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Bath at Play unveils first piece of outdoor musical instrument installation
The Bath-based nonprofit Bath at Play unveiled on May 18 its first community-funded project, Riverwalk Rhythm, in the newly created Bridge Park, located at 23 Commercial St., Bath. The Riverwalk Rhythm project evolved out of a discussion between City of Bath staff and Bath at Play in November 2022 on a low-impact solution for the […]
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Donut Festival returns to Rockport for second year
The summer kickoff event coincides with National Donut Day on June 7.
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Folk icon takes the stage in last Concerts for a Cause of the season
Singer-songwriter John Gorka will be the last performer for the 2023-2024 season of Concerts for a Cause at the Brunswick Unitarian Universalist Church. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, and benefits Midcoast New Mainers and Oasis Free Clinics. Gorka is an honored icon of folk tradition, known for his stunningly soulful baritone […]
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From the Chocolate Church: New ballet plays on theme of personality disorders
Resurgence Dance Company returns to the Chocolate Church Arts Center this Friday and Saturday for a contemporary ballet performance called “This Is All Yours.” The performances on May 24 and 25 begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 the day of the show. Ashley Steeves has been creating original content for […]
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Patten Free Library to launch community survey in June
Patten Free Library in Bath will launch a community survey to gather input on library services, events and opportunities. Information gathered will help inform the library how best to allocate future resources as well as determine the most effective way of sharing information with the community. “This is an exciting opportunity to collect feedback directly […]
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Calls to back cease-fire in Gaza prompt tense meeting in Brunswick
Council Chairperson Abby King declined to consider the resolution for a cease-fire, a proposal brought by local advocates, prompting heated debate at the meeting.
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Summer exhibition at Center for Maine Contemporary Art opens May 25
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art kicks off its summer season with the unveiling of three thought-provoking exhibitions that promise to captivate visitors. All are welcome to attend the free opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 25. The exhibition will be on display through Sept. 8. “NATURE CULT, SEEDED” by artist Donald Moffett marks […]
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Just a Little Old: Bowdoin College grad makes historic gift to Alumni Fund
Most members of our class will remember the poignant hit song “Alfie,” which includes the line, “What’s it all about, Alfie?” Written by Burt Bacharach and sung by Dionne Warwick in 1967, the song encourages everyone to reflect on the true meaning of life. Fulfillment comes not from self-indulgence but from empathy, understanding and genuine […]
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Letters to the editor: Political endorsements
Tepler for Maine Senate I will be supporting Denise Tepler for State Senate representing Sagadahoc County and Dresden. I have known Denise for 40 years as a fellow parent, homeowner, school board member, and over the past eight years as our representative in Augusta. I have had the good fortune to have children in the […]