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Foundation announces grants in Lincoln, Sagadahoc counties
More than $110,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties. The 15 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $109,530 recommended by the Southern Midcoast Committee and two additional grants totaling $10,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
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Historic Damariscotta site seeks volunteer guides
Docent opportunities are available at Damariscotta’s Chapman-Hall House. Volunteer guides provide a valuable service in sharing community history with the visiting public. The Chapman-Hall House historic site, dated to 1754, is the oldest house still in existence in Damariscotta. The house is open on weekends, June through the second Sunday in October. During a tour, […]
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Damariscotta library to host July 27 talk with US head archivist, local art historian
Recently retired Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero will talk with art historian and Chamberlain resident Caroline Bruzelius, distinguished Duke University professor emerita, in an event “Critical History: A Conversational with America’s Archivist” set from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, in Porter Hall of the Skidompha Library at 184 Main St. […]
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Damariscotta inn to host July 24 talk on relationships, retirement
DAMARISCOTTA — Relationships and retirement will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s Challenging Conversation Circle, scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. According to a news release from the inn, retirement is not a number, year of services or dollars saved: not an age, one […]
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Damariscotta gallery to open ‘On the Water’s Edge’ show July 21
River Arts is set to present the work of Scout Dunbar in a solo show, “On the Water’s Edge,” from Thursday, July 21, through Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Dunbar will be in the gallery to greet visitors during an artist’s reception set for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Dunbar is […]
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Damariscotta gallery’s ‘Land and Sea’ show seeks submissions
River Arts in Damariscotta has issued a call to artists for the summertime show “Land and Sea.” Members and nonmembers can submit one piece for consideration until 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Artist Eric Glass will serve as juror for this show. Artists can enter one piece with a size limit of 42 inches (in […]
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Learn about Maine’s first woman novelist online July 6, in person July 10 in Wiscasset
Lincoln County Historical Association plans to offer two upcoming opportunities to learn more about Madam Wood online July 6 and in person July 10. Madam Sally Wood (1759-1855), considered Maine’s first woman novelist, was actually writing novels even before Maine became a state. Wood published her first novel in 1800 under the pseudonym “A Lady […]
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Damariscotta gallery to host salon-style show through July 23
River Arts in Damariscotta plans to open with its annual members’ show, filling the gallery with pieces from 160 participating artists, at 36 Elm St. The public can meet the artists and view their works at a reception scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. River Arts continues to require masks for entry to the […]
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Damariscotta gallery displays Waldoboro couple’s art
River Arts is set to showcase the paintings of Polly McGrory and Wolfgang Busse from Thursday, June 9, through Wednesday, June 29, in the River Room at 36 Elm St. Plaza in Damariscotta. This show features the landscapes, seascapes and portraits created by this couple from Waldoboro. According to a news release from the gallery, […]