BETHEL — From afar, the artwork of Mattie Rose Templeton is impressive enough. However, the closer you get to it, the more alive it becomes. The precision and focus of her pen marks create a world on paper or canvas where the individual parts are as fascinating as the whole. Templeton, who works as a […]
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Different strokes: Roundtree turns an ailment on its head
OXFORD — When Nora Roundtree had a debilitating and life-changing stroke nearly 20 years ago, doctors didn’t think she would come out of her coma, let alone walk or regain the fine motor skills needed to create art. Come Sunday, the Oxford resident will be one of 50 artists showcased at the annual Moore Park […]
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Rodney C. Richard Sr.
1929 – 2015 FARMINGTON — Rodney C. Richard Sr., one of Maine’s finest traditional artists, died on Tuesday, April 14, in Farmington, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Nov. 13, 1929, to William and Abbie (Calden) Richard of Phillips and dedicated his life to his family and to the preservation of his […]
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Maine artist faces child porn charges
NEWCASTLE (AP) — A Maine-based artist whose paintings are galleries nationwide faces child pornography charges. Police say 58-year-old Robert Ransley of Newcastle was arrested at his home Wednesday and charged with possessing sexually explicit material of someone under the age of 12, a Class D misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and […]
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Auburn theater group considers housing plan next door
AUBURN — An idea to tie a new artist housing and studio development with the Community Little Theatre will be presented to the public Thursday night. Community Little Theatre President Chris L’Hommedieu said his group is hosting a town hall meeting at 6 p.m. June 19 at the theater, 30 Academy St., for the public […]
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Rare Powassan virus, spread by ticks, claims life of Rockland-area artist
Marilyn Ruth Snow visited her local hospital on Nov. 9 with a tiny, stubborn tick embedded in her shoulder blade. Two days later, the active and healthy 73-year-old, a Rockland area watercolor artist better known as Lyn, would speak her last coherent words with her family. “After that she became delirious and she was in […]
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Celtic artists to appear at Highland Games, North New Portland
New England Celtic Arts in collaboration with the Patriot Renewables Emerging Artists Series will present Rachel Davis and Chrissy Crowley with Owen Marshall at the Maine Highland Games on Saturday, Aug. 17, and at North New Portland Community Church on Sunday, Aug. 18, with curtain at 7 p.m. A jam session is planned for 6’oclock […]