Portland Library honors late artist’s 100th birthday PORTLAND — “A child raised without art is as surely deprived as a child raised without love,” the renowned Maine artist and children’s book author Dahlov Ipcar has said, how she felt about the importance of creativity in a child’s life. She believed that creating fine art […]
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Looking back
Looking Back on October 28 100 years ago, 1917 (Advertisement) The purchase of a LIBERTY BOND is a patriotic duty from which no American may claim exemption. If you fail in the performance of this duty you may well be ashamed to meet a soldier in khaki. He is staking his LIFE. Can’t you risk […]
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Ipcar exhibit opens children's eyes to fine art
PORTLAND — “A child raised without art is as surely deprived as a child raised without love,” the renowned Maine artist and children’s book author Dahlov Ipcar has said, how she felt about the importance of creativity in a child’s life. She believed that creating fine art in children’s books gave all children a chance […]
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Senior College Players stage 6 one-act comedies
BETHEL — Senior College Players are gearing up for an evening of fun and surprises as they present their fall performances at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Gould Academy Trustees Auditorium, Church Street. Six one-act comedies will be performed under the leadership of facilitator, Jack Kuchta. Kuchta said, “This […]
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Dancing for fundraising gala in Norway
Cottage Street Crew takes a break from rehearsing for Cottage Street Creative Exchange’s Saturday, Nov. 4, fundraising gala. Dance performances, Kezarstone Catering and OHMPAA promise a delicious and entertaining evening. Invitations are available at Books N Things on Main Street in Norway, or by emailing debi@artmovesdance.com. FMI: 207-742-5569; artmovesdance.com.
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Fine art, crafts show at Pownal
The 19th annual Bradbury Mountain Arts Holiday Show & Sale of Fine Arts & Crafts will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19, at Mallett Hall, 429 Hallowell Road, Route 9, in Pownal Center. Sixteen artists will feature painting, […]
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Looking Back on October 27
100 years ago, 1917Two handsome crops of apples are being harvested on General Turner Hill in the town of Turner. At the Hale place, Manager C. G. Anderson has a crew of men picking Baldwins and other fruit including Northern Spies. A great improvement has been made in the orchard by him during the past […]
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Whiskey Militia, 13 Black at Mixers
Tonight, Friday, Oct. 27, two epic bands playing rock, pop, alternative, country, metal will perform at Mixers in Sabattus. The Whiskey Militia, top, and 13 Black will play two sets each, beginning at 8:30 p.m. 13 Black plays the hottest dance, popular ’70s classics, ’80s pop and hair metal, ’90s alternative and today’s radio hits. The Whiskey Militia plays all […]
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Christie Ray, Chad Porter at Pedro's
On Friday, Oct. 27, emerging New England singer-songwriter Christie Ray will take the stage from 8 to 11 p.m. Based out of New Gloucester, Ray’s warm, captivating voice is turning heads wherever she performs. Drawing from her own experiences and observations, Ray has that rare ability to weave lyrics into stories that feel like they […]
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Max Garcia Conover at Guthries
Friday, Oct. 27, Max Garcia Conover will return to Guthries in Lewiston. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Conover is a songwriter and one-man band based in Maine. He grew up in Western New York and started writing songs while making his living as a busker in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 2007. He played […]