Plante was born in Sanford, Maine in 1943. He was ordained a Catholic priest May 8, 1971, and has served in parishes throughout the state. He graduated from the Seminary of Philosophy in Montreal with a BPR and from St. Paul University in Ottawa with an STL. In 1987, Plante received his BFA in painting […]
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Bridgton gallery to host artist reception on Sept. 5
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 will welcome photographer, Steve Traficonte, as guest artist from Aug. 30 to Sept. 27. A wine-and-cheese reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Since graduating from St. Lawrence University, Traficonte has been involved with landscape, commercial, architectural, and aerial photography. Currently he is part owner of 100 Aker […]
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L/A Film Forum to launch new year of films at Auburn library on Sept. 29
AUBURN — The L/A Film Forum will kick off a series of monthly films at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Auburn Public Library. The first film is the feature, “Now You See Me,” starring Woody Harrelson and Morgan Freeman “Now You See Me” pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat […]
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Portland Greenfest on September 13
Portland Greenfest, Southern Maine’s premiere eco-event featuring music, art, eco-fashion, local food, kids’ activities, exhibits, workshops, films and demonstrations will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Monument Square, the Portland Public Library, and other nearby venues in Portland. Be entertained and learn ways to “Green Up” your home, business, community, and […]
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First rehearsal for Rumford Christmas concert on Sept. 9
Bob Bohren to direct RAAPA’s annual Christmas concert RUMFORD — The Rumford Association for the Advancement of the Performing Arts has announced the dates for the annual Christmas show: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Muskie Auditorium at Mountain Valley High School. This year’s production, “Christmas Is for Children,” is a call […]
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Gardiner performing arts center to celebrate 150 years on September 20
Tours of Johnson Hall, food, drink and vaudeville entertainment both inside and outside the building will compliment the featured act, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations, who will perform on the third floor of the Opera House. Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations deliver legendary performances with a high-powered mixture of Motown/Memphis soul music that […]
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‘Pie & Arts’ benefit at the Norlands on September 13
Afternoon activities include a pie sale, musical guests Neil James and the Every Other Sunday band, a Victorian fashion show, and tours of the elegant 1867 Washburn family mansion. New this year is a student poster display and a print craft activity for children. The Norlands’ gift shop will also be open. Admission is $5 […]
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Back Woods Road to perform at Guthries in Lewiston on September 5
At 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Back Woods Road will perform at Guthries in Lewiston. is a highly energized acoustic band known for its tight harmonies, hard driving lead solos, and crowd-pleasing diversified choice of music and arrangements. Members are Rich Bernier (dobro, guitar, Weissenborn, and vocals); Jane Bernier (guitar, mandolin and vocals), Mike Conant […]
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First Friday art reception at Norway Gallery on September 5
NORWAY — Lindsey said, “I am a reader, a close reader of texts. Almost 30 years ago I received a Ph.D. in English medieval literature. I am still learning to be an artist. With my literary mind I love reading ‘the old books’ and discovering new voices. With my visual mind I love taking the […]