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Two calls for art: Plein Air and Abstract

October 10, 2019October 9, 2019

DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts has announced a call to artists for “Abstraction.” Artists can submit up to three works for this juried show, according to a news release from River Arts. Artists can submit works based on their interpretation of the theme “Abstraction.” Works in all mediums (including sculpture, painting, photography, drawing and fiber) will […]

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Spinning demonstration planned Oct. 13 during Pumpkinfest

October 9, 2019October 8, 2019

DAMARISCOTTA — In celebration of Pumpkinfest, a wool spinning demonstration is planned for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Chapman-Hall House at 270 Main St. Louise Miller, education director for Lincoln County Historical Association, will show the process of spinning wool fiber into yarn and will be available to answer questions. The house museum […]

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Music celebration fundraiser Oct. 5 in Damariscotta

October 1, 2019September 24, 2019

Donations to benefit Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way.

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Reconstructing Virginia topic of Sept. 22 lecture

September 20, 2019September 23, 2019

In the second presentation of the Maine Bicentennial Lecture Series, sponsored by Lincoln County Historical Association and Old Fort Western, Orman Hines, president of the Maine’s First Ship construction project, will describe the building and reconstruction of the Virginia, the first English-built ship in what is now Maine. The talk will begin at 1 p.m. […]

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Printing demonstration set for Saturday

September 18, 2019September 19, 2019

DAMARISCOTTA — Sherrie York will present a live demo on linocut print at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Stable Gallery, 28 Water St. Creating a linocut print requires precision, talent and complex thinking. All cuts are made into one surface. Colors are printed sequentially from lightest to darkest. The sequential cuts and printings result […]

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Anti-Semitism talk set for Sept. 20

September 14, 2019September 10, 2019

DAMARISCOTTA — Howard Solomon will present for Chats with Champions on the topic of Anti-Semitism at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. His lecture, “In the Shadow of Pittsburgh: Making Sense of Anti-Semitism,” will be held in Porter Meeting Hall; seating is first come, first served. As the one-year anniversary […]

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Beth Preston to speak Sept. 17 in Damariscotta

September 12, 2019September 10, 2019

DAMARISCOTTA — Local Music Director Beth Preston will speak at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Skidompha Library, 184 Main St. Preston, a local conductor, music coach, teacher and multi-talented musical tour de force, will be the featured speaker at the library’s Chats with Champions in Porter Hall. She will present on a topic she […]

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