The Rockland museum transforms its permanent display galleries, expanding the institution’s well-known roster to include a host of vibrant contemporary artists as well.
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With new location and focus, Carnaval Maine hopes third time is the charm
The event, featuring live music, food, children’s activities and more, was first held in 2020 as a way to bring business into the city at a time when winter weather keeps people away.
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Maine Restaurant Week is returning for its 15th year. Here’s the deal
About 70 establishments are expected to participate in the annual event, started to help Maine restaurants attract customers in the dead of winter.
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Meet Pat Corrigan, Portland’s accidental muralist
From the five moons of Pluto at Mayo Street Arts to a leaf-covered tree design replacing the Greyhound bus station mural, you don’t have to walk far in the city to encounter Corrigan’s work.
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Maine author Cathie Pelletier seeks the cold, hard truth
After 12 novels, the Allagash-based author has developed a passion for narrative nonfiction and the research that goes with it. Her latest book, ‘Northeaster,’ follows the stories of a dozen or so people impacted by a huge Maine storm in 1952.
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Artist says Rockland museum’s placement of her Lunar New Year work was racially insensitive
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art initially offered Evelyn Wong a wall near public bathrooms for her installation. When she objected, they said they had no ill intent and offered her another spot.
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Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career
Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.
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Midcoast resident who wrote and directed ‘Tár’ nominated for 2 Oscars
A Gorham native also is nominated for visual effects for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water.’
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Oscar nod expected for Maine native’s work on ‘Avatar’ sequel
Eric Saindon, originally from Gorham, was the senior visual effects supervisor on the blockbuster film and is considered a favorite for his third Oscar nomination.
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Maine’s Amy Allen out, country singer Michael Ray in as headliner for Carnaval Maine
The festival will be held on the Portland waterfront March 8-12.