Camden Public Library
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History Month at the Camden Public Library
During the month of October, the Camden Public Library is celebrating “History Month.” In addition to numerous online programs and special features on social media, the library has curated a virtual exhibit of vintage photographs and images from the library’s Walsh History Center including this image of the view from the Summit House on Mt. […]
Looking Back on Oct. 1
100 Years Ago: 1920 The newest thing in suits has an apron muff, which is not as bad as it sounds. In fact, it Is quite a novel and attractive addition to a suit, and has the advantage of doing away with the necessity of carrying a muff. One new suit in a reindeer duvetyn […]
‘Maine at 200’ brings notable presenters to a topical bicentennial series
Maine Historical Society is relaunching its Bicentennial public programming with a new virtual series, MAINE AT 200, beginning September 2020 through March 2021. The series will feature live conversations and panels on topical issues with prominent speakers, historians and authors, including Earle Shettleworth, Jr., Colin Woodard, Dr. Kate McMahon, Pulitzer-prize winner Alan Taylor, James E. Francis, Sr., and Lise Pelletier.
Looking Back on Sept. 30
100 Years Ago: 1920 Boys found two pint flasks in Lisbon Street Alley last evening. One bag half filled with denatured alcohol and the other with a mixture of this liquor and some substance unknown. They brought their find to a store and it was turned over to the police. One bottle bore the label […]
Dreamscape Collection highlighted in Gritty’s window display
AUBURN — Jelisa Hamilton is the featured artist in the Auburn Gritty’s Art and Ale window. Hamilton is a lifelong artist who grew up in the Midwest. She is inspired by the beauty of nature and the world around her. Her love of music, nature, literature and art was encouraged by her grandparents who helped […]
Classical concert to feature works by Bach and Brahms
The Portland Symphony Orchestra
Outdoor concerts to raise money for Meetinghouse Arts
FREEPORT — Two outdoor, socially-distanced concerts on Saturday, Oct. 10, will raise funds for the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Freeport’s Meetinghouse Arts project. Each 90-minute concert will present three bands/musicians. The 2 p.m. concert will open with Not2Sharp, followed by Wes Covey and the Diana Hansen Quartet. The 4:30 p.m. concert will feature Jud […]
Midcoast Symphony Orchestra string ensemble to hold open rehearsal
The rehearsal, coached by MSO conductor Rohan Smith, will give audiences insight into how musicians prepare for a performance