Elizabeth Humphrey, curatorial assistant and manager of student programs, will lead an all-ages program at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12, including a discussion of works on view and a related hands-on activity, at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art in Brunswick. This session focuses on the exhibition “The Presence of the Past: Art from […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 11
100 Years Ago: 1920 Arthur C. Cloutier, who has been engaged by the Auburn Post of the American Legion to coach their annual minstrel show, was present at the regular weekly meeting, held Wednesday evening at the Legion headquarters on Hampshire Street, and held a preliminary try-out of candidates for the show. Over 300 of the “buddies” […]
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Looking Back on Dec. 10
100 Years Ago: 1920 The mailing of 1100 checks, the first of approximately 30,000 to be mailed to servicemen from Maine who served In the world war and to whom the state is paying a bonus of $100 began today. A warrant for $110,000 was appropriated by the governor and council. Money for the purpose […]
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Holiday concert to be presented virtually by City Theater
BIDDEFORD — A virtual performance of the “2020 Home For The Holidays Concert” will stream from Friday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Dec. 27, on the City Theater YouTube channel. Some favorite City Theater performers will sing holiday favorites along with excerpts from past Christmas productions. City Theater Artistic Director Linda Sturdivant and Music Director Patrick […]
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Covid-safe ‘Walk to Bethlehem’ planned in Rangeley
RANGELEY — For 40 years, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts have been sponsoring the annual “Walk to Bethlehem” celebration, which will take place this year beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. This unique event, which recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, complete with community members costumed as nativity figures, will start with […]
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Christmas concerts to be performed in Lewiston
LEWISTON — To help bring people closer to Christ during Advent and Christmas, Prince of Peace Parish continues to show creativity in finding ways in which they can reach parishioners and the wider community. Two concerts at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and an outdoor service of lessons and carols in the field […]
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17th annual Mountain Holly Days offers shopping and activities
RANGELEY — The 17th annual Mountain Holly Days is set for Friday, Dec. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 13. There will be shopping and dining specials, refreshments, special festivities, family activities and contests. Shoppers will enjoy many special offers from local businesses, find unique, quality gifts for that special someone and participate in various holiday activities. […]