International Women’s Day will be observed on Tuesday. Around the world, thousands of events will honor women’s achievements. Yet, women still face challenges in many areas of life, such as their financial situations. So if you are a woman, you may want to use this occasion to consider steps you can take to help move […]
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Flawed Jesse Owens biopic ‘Race’ a timely tribute
Most know Jesse Owens as an Olympic gold medalist and record-setting track star. But it took more than physical strength to overcome the discrimination he faced as a young black athlete in the United States and abroad. The biopic “Race” – made with the support and cooperation of Owens’ family – has some flaws, but […]
Brick Store Museum offers Thursday lectures
KENNEBUNK — The Brick Store Museum’s Third Thursday Talks serve to bring a new topic to the community every third Thursday of each month. Founded in 2015, the program offers lecturers from throughout New England that will speak on a variety of subjects in the museum’s program center. Single lectures are $10 each; by joining […]
Sierra Club presents “The Messenger”
KENNEBUNK — The Sierra Club of Maine will present the documentary film “The Messenger” on March 18 at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church on Main Street. Coffee and dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Citizenship prep offered
WELLS — The Adult Community Education department at Wells High School is offering a citizenship preparation course for those wanting to take the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Test to become a U.S. citizen on Mondays at Wells High School. For more information on the course and to register, call 646-4564 or visit wells-ogunquit.maineadulted.org.
Arts Calendar
THEATER “Shear Madness” by Paul Portner will run through March 20 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St., Portland. Good Theater presents the Maine premiere of the production directed by Brian P. Allen and starring Paul Drinan, Timothy C. Goodwin, Laura Houck, Kathleen Kimball, Conor Riordan Martin and Michael Wood. “Shear Madness” is […]
Technology Tuesdays at Kennebunk library
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., will host “Technology Tuesdays” beginning with introductory computer classes on March 22 at 2 p.m. and continuing the fourth Tuesday of every month. A different topic will be covered each session, with Internet basics in March and email basics on April 26. Bring laptops or devices […]
Seaglass chorale debut
PORTLAND — The board of directors of Seaglass Performing Arts in Kennebunk will present the Seaglass Chorale’s debut on March 20 at 3 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. The chorale will perform the music of Ola Gjeilo, a young Norwegian composer, accompanied by piano and a nine-piece string ensemble. The music will include “Sunrise […]
Biddeford singers raising money to perform at Carnegie Hall
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford Singers are raising money to perform at Carnegie Hall in April with several other choirs from southern Maine. The chamber choir, which consists of students from Biddeford High School, has been working hard to fund the New York trip – everything from bottle drives to sponsored events at locations such as […]
Art scholarship available
Liberty Graphics, an environmentally conscious T-shirt printer, is accepting submissions for its 19th annual $1,000 art scholarship. Entries must be postmarked by Monday, March 14, and be traditional two-dimensional media. All high school seniors residing in Maine are invited to submit original works that reflect the theme of “Art and Our Natural Environment.” Each student […]