Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine is tackling the biggest order in its history: 35,000 copies of a vintage 1990s T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift.
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Maine company will reissue otter T-shirt Taylor Swift wore in ‘Showgirl’ film
Liberty Graphics in Midcoast Maine will reprint the shirt as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Swifties donated more than $1.3 million in a day.
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Maine crafters to showcase their skills Saturday, Sunday
Potters, glassmakers, other artisans open their studios for the annual Maine Craft Weekend.
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Kid entrepreneurs sell their artwork, crafts and more in Clinton
Children ages 5 to 17 made jewelry, created artwork, painted rocks and baked sweets to sell Sunday as part of The Clever Kids Craft Expo held at Clinton Elementary School and hosted by the Clinton Parks and Recreation Association.
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Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
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Sugarloaf Art Show to feature work of 60 Maine artists
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The Sugarloaf Art Show offers more to Maine’s western mountains region, and has become a highlight of the season. It will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. This year’s show, held in conjunction with Skier’s […]
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Ruth Thornton
RUMFORD — Ruth Adelia (Witter) Thornton, 70, of Rumford passed away on Thursday, Aug. 16, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends after a four-year battle with lung cancer. She was born on Dec. 28, 1947, in Bethel to Ferroll (Buck) and Marie Witter. She was married to William (Bill) Thornton Jr. on Jan. […]
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Elaine P. LaBrecque
AUBURN — Elaine Poliquin LaBrecque, 66, of Poland Spring, died Friday, Aug. 17, at the Androscoggin Hospice House following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Lewiston on May 23, 1952, to the late Guildo and Dorita Poliquin. Elaine graduated from Westbrook College in 1972 with a degree in art and […]
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Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival to be held this weekend
WINTHROP — Painters, potters, photographers, jewelry makers, fabric artists, basket weavers and fine craftsmen will descend upon downtown Winthrop during the 31st Winthrop Sidewalk Art Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Sponsored by the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber, the annual summer festival will also offer live music, lobster rolls, barbecues, homemade […]
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Lorraine P. Bussiere
LEWISTON — Lorraine Patricia Bussiere was born in Auburn and resided in Lewiston for the last 40-plus years of her life. Patty passed away peacefully Sunday evening, July 29, with family members by her side. She was blessed to have had many special people in her life, from friends to family. She was born to Helen […]