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Construction starts soon at Augusta’s First Amendment Museum

by Keith Edwards October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

The Gannett House will be restored as project organizers seek input on what the museum should include.

Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Nation & World, News

Neville Marriner, conductor of best-selling classical music group, dies at 92

by Sun Journal October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

He led Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which made more than 500 recordings, including the soundtrack for the 1984 Oscar-winning film ‘Amadeus.’

Amy Calder, Columns, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Winslow man keeps faith to restore church’s cross

October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

Pearley Lachance has worked to leave the Waterville area and his faith community a lasting legacy with the restored cross that was atop the St. Francis de Sales Church before the building was demolished more than three years ago.

Books, Lifestyle, Nation & World, News

Riding celebrity wave, Ruth Bader Ginsburg releasing anthology

by Sun Journal October 2, 2016October 2, 2016

The Supreme Court justice’s ‘My Own Words’ is a collection of her writings.

Arts & Entertainment

New director of LA Arts is eager to showcase the cities

by Bob Keyes October 2, 2016

Lewiston-Auburn is ‘ready to burst forth,’ says Louise Rosen.

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Maine Craft Weekend celebrates local crafts, breweries, artists

by Jason Pafundi October 1, 2016October 1, 2016

Valerie Hoff has been carving moose bones with her husband for more than 25 years.

Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Somerset County artists open homes, studios to art lovers

by Lauren Abbate October 1, 2016October 1, 2016

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, the Wesserunsett Arts Council’s seventh annual Open Studio Tour allowed art lovers a more personal viewing experience with area artists.