Nearing the three-week mark in an ever-escalating war, Zelensky has used his campaign to implore allied leaders to ‘close the sky’ to prevent the Russian airstrikes that are devastating his country.
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UMF Libra Professor and award-winning filmmaker to present artist talk
The University of Maine at Farmington welcomes Spring 2022 Libra Professor Huey Coleman and to announce his artist talk set for noon Wednesday, March 23, at the Emery Community Art Center on campus. on Main Street in Farmington. Coleman’s talk will take place on Wednesday, March 23, at noon, and is free and open to […]
‘Truth Tellers’ documentary focuses on artist Robert Shetterly
The UMF Emery Community Arts Center plans to present “Truth Tellers,” a documentary by Maine filmmaker Richard Kane on artist and activist Robert Shetterly who has painted 255 portraits of Americans, past and present, who had the moral courage to confront issues of social, environmental and economic justice. The screening is set for 7 p.m. […]
Our View: Maine can send message to ‘sister cities’ in Russia
The relationships formed over decades are a small but important force for peace, and should transcend Putin’s rule.
Maine Voices: Maine families need universal pre-K
Starting a program can be prohibitively expensive, but there are resources for school districts.
Honeysuckle with Ben Cosgrove to perform Portland concert
One Longfellow Square will host Honeysuckle w/ Ben Cosgrove at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at 181 State St. in Portland. Honeysuckle is a progressive folk act that blends older influences and traditional instrumentation with modern effects and inspiration. Comprised of Holly McGarry and Chris Bloniarz, this Boston-based band can frequently be found performing across […]
Wayne musician talks about new album, upcoming Freeport concert
Almost three years ago, I chatted with Stan Davis about his then new CD “Walking the Hathaway Road” and a show he was planning at the time to be held at the Meetinghouse Arts venue in Freeport. Well, fast forward to now and a similar scene is recreated: a new album (“All They Know”) and […]
Obituary: Wendell Henry Taylor
SKOWHEGAN – Wendell Henry Taylor, 52, became an angel on Sunday March 6, 2022 with his loving parents, sister and brother-in-law …
Obituary: Robert “Bob-O” Camera
NORRIDGEWOCK – Robert “Bob-O” Camera, 55, of Norridgewock, Maine, transitioned into eternity on Feb. 2, 2022, due to a tragic car …