This year the Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham has selected “Smelt Makes The Ice” as its myth of the year. Anyone interested is invited to produce a piece of art — in any medium — with the subject being “Smelt” or even “Ice,” according to a news release from the arts center. All entries will […]
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Alna artist exhibiting new paintings at Carriage House Gardens in Wiscasset
Kate Nordstrom shares her most recent paintings through Columbus Day weekend.
King Cummings Skowhegan Region Fund seeks grant applications
The Maine Community Foundation’s King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 that support local projects and organizations that benefit Skowhegan, Solon, South Solon, and East Madison, according to a news release from the foundation. The King Cummings Grants for the Skowhegan Region offers three […]
KVCC opens new training center for welding at Fairfield campus
Training laboratory made possible because of $2 million in bond funds from the state.
Maine Arts Commission publishes results of Audience Outlook survey
The first deployment of Audience Outlook surveys from the Maine Arts Commission occurred on July 10 resulting in a total of 4,080 responses to date. The survey is designed to measure audience comfort levels and assess the reopening of performing arts venues and public presentation spaces throughout Maine. Currently public gatherings and presentation spaces are […]
Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers kicks off Christmas program early
A goal has been set to fulfill the wish list 100 days before Christmas — Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Nordica Memorial Association recognizes scholarship winners
Winners are Kaleigh Hunter of Saco and Emma Jones of South Portland.
Skowhegan Craft Brew Bag fundraiser offered to benefit Main Street Skowhegan
The 2020 Skowhegan Craft Brew Fest canceled because of pandemic.
Adam Barre makes Loyola University Maryland dean’s list
BALTIMORE, Md. — Adam Barre of Waterville, a senior, has been named to the 2020 spring dean’s list at Loyola University Maryland. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must achieve a minimum quality point average of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling […]
Jennifer Burlage named to Montclair State University’s dean’s list
MONTCLAIR, N.J.— Jennifer Burlage of Clinton has been named to the 2020 spring dean’s list at Montclair State University. Burlage is a Dance major. Burlage excelled during an unprecedented semester — including a transition to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 […]