Colby College acquires rare Henri Matisse screenprint
The work, ‘Océanie, le ciel,’ is on view at Colby College Museum of Art.
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Because a day by the water in Maine deserves a great story.
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For Maine artists angered by Biddeford ICE shooting, their art is their voice
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An art project brightens the Kennedy Park pool. (Photos and article by Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer)
Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine celebrates 1M visitors
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Biddeford benefit concert planned for ICE shooting victim’s family
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Singer Hailey McAvoy presents healing musical at Thompson’s Point
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Brunswick named No. 4 on list of nation’s charming Main Streets
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Animé-inspired ‘Roméo et Juliette’ opera remains true to Shakespeare’s play
Opera Maine is staging Charles Gounod’s 1867 work July 23 and 26.
Portland writer Ron Currie revisits 1987 Jay paper strike in new novel
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Mainer gets Emmy nod for editing ‘Mr. Scorsese’
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Jonathan’s Ogunquit celebrates 50 years of live performances
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State and national pride take flight at Great State of Maine Air Show
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Historical photos capture Maine schooner Victory Chimes
The windjammer sailed out of Rockland for several decades.
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