LEWISTON — L-A Arts is pleased to invite the public to the Friday, Sept. 28, Art Walk LA in downtown Lewiston and Auburn, which will feature a series of dance performances. As a complement to the rich array of visual art exhibits and gallery receptions that characterize every Art Walk LA, this year’s series features […]
September
Bowdoin College Museum of Art announces September schedule
BRUNSWICK — The Bowdoin College Museum of Art has announced their schedule for September. Symbolic Form and Materiality: Richard Pousette-Dart’s Connections to Cambridge University — Sept. 6, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Visual Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium. This lecture, lead by Jennifer Powell, senior curator, Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, United Kingdom, and lecturer, University of Cambridge, presents new […]
Treat library announces September events
LIVERMORE FALLS — Treat Memorial Library is accepting donations of gently used or new books, DVDs and CDs for its annual Apple Pumpkin Festival book sale, Sept. 29. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the downstairs auditorium at the library, 56 Main St. Those with large donations are asked to […]
Harlow Gallery announces September workshops
HALLOWELL — The Harlow announces their schedule of workshops for the month of September, including painting with different techniques, making your own custom tote bag and open studios. Registration is now open for these workshops, held at the Harlow’s new, larger location at 100 Water St. Preregistration is required for all workshops unless otherwise stated. Spaces […]
Lewiston Middle School September Students of the Month
Lewiston Middle School Students of the Month have been announced for September by Principal Jana Mates. Students are nominated and selected by their team teachers. Seventh- and eighth-grade students are honored each month at the school. The students who are selected meet the following criteria: they demonstrate student leadership and offer positive contributions to the […]
Bethel readies for 16th annual Harvestfest, Chowdah Cook-off
BETHEL — The 16th annual Bethel Harvestfest will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, when local businesses will have the opportunity to “tell their stories,” according to Robin Zinchuk, executive director of the Bethel Chamber of Commerce. Zinchuk said the Harvestfest was first created 16 years ago as a way to bring people to the region […]
With blessings and lessons learned, the harvest ebbs
Mid-September and the garden is beginning to look a little sad. The greens aren’t as green, a few brown leaves have appeared and some of the garden has already been harvested and rototilled. But despite that, many surprises can still be found in every garden spot, bucket and afterthought location. One gourd variety self-seeded right […]
‘We miss you’: 9/11 families, friends mark 12th anniversary with somber tributes to victims
NEW YORK (AP) — Life in lower Manhattan resembled any ordinary day on Wednesday as workers rushed to their jobs in the muggy heat, but time stood still at the World Trade Center site while families wept for loved ones who perished in the terror attacks 12 years ago. For the families, the memories of […]
The Progress Center: Direct support professionals to be honored week of Sept. 8
PARIS — On July 31, led by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week beginning Sept. 8 as National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. This year’s resolution marks the sixth consecutive year of recognition by the U.S. Senate for this essential workforce. “Direct […]