EqualityMaine, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a fair and just society for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Mainers, celebrated its 40th anniversary April 26 at Brick South on Thompson’s Point. Picking a high point of the four-hour gala isn’t easy because there were many. Like when singer-songwriter Cidny Bullens — who was Cindy Bullens […]
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Summer shows include multiple exhibitions viewing nature through 2 artists’ work
Artists Nicole Wittenberg and Ann Craven have several shows through the summer at museums in Rockland, Ogunquit, Brunswick and Portland.
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Deep Water: ‘Papermakers Still,’ by Patricia Smith Ranzoni
Maine poems introduced and edited by Megan Grumbling.
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New concert venue planned for Portland waterfront
Live at Madrid’s is set to open around the end of the year, and aims to provide local bands a place to grow.
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Lewiston hospital to drop case against feds over pandemic funds
There are no details in the dismissal motion filed earlier this month by St. Mary’s explaining the reason for the action.
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‘Nite Show’ host Dan Cashman talks with Howard Stern about surprise David Letterman appearance
Cashman has also been interviewed by NPR and People magazine, among others, since the episode aired.
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Summer in Maine will be stocked with theater
Plays, musicals and opera are all on the calendar this season.
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Here are the free concerts, opera and musicals you can see in Maine this summer
The Mallet Brothers Band, Don Campbell and Pete Kilpatrick are among the local musicians doing free shows as part of several summer concert series.
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UMaine history professor puts knowledge to the test in ‘Jeopardy!’ win
Kara Peruccio, a professor of history and gender studies at the University of Maine, won $12,400 on the show Friday.
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Indigo Arts Alliance buys its East Bayside studio
The Black-owned art collaborative first moved into 60 Cove St., a purpose-built community and studio space, in 2019.