LISBON FALLS — Current and former parishioners, community members, and others plan to gather Sunday, Sept. 12 in Lisbon Falls to pay tribute to Fr. Lionel Chouinard, former pastor of Holy Trinity Church, who died in 2019. A memorial dedication and celebration is to begin with a 10:30 a.m. Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert Deeley, […]
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Maine Theater Fund seeks grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Theater Fund is accepting grant proposals from local, regional and statewide nonprofit theaters or theater groups. Funds will be awarded for programmatic, capacity-building, operating and capital support. Awards typically are between $2,500 and $5,000, although larger awards may be considered. The deadline for grant applications is Sept. 15. An online […]
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Arts fund open for Maine-based grant proposals
The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund is accepting proposals from nonprofits for grants of up to $10,000 for certain arts organizations and arts-based programs. Those Maine programs must serve rural communities and/or Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, particularly in areas with limited access to the arts. Recent grantees include: • Maine […]
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Nonprofit to hold drawing for free fall black bear hunts
The program is offered to active duty service members, veterans, first responders and others.
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Damariscotta gallery to display abstract art
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts Gallery’s 2021 “Abstract” show is scheduled to run through Sept. 11. Representing contemporary artists from all over Maine, this show encompasses the breadth of abstract art, according to a news release. Some creations of abstract expressionism, minimalism, geometric, and abstract lyricism as well as works that expand upon cubist concepts are […]
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Fund seeks grant proposals to support LGBTQ+ organizations
The Maine Community Foundation’s Equity Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for project and capacity-building grants that address lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer issues and needs in Maine. The fund helps strengthen LGBTQ+ organizations and supports initiatives that work toward inclusive, diverse, prejudice-free communities for the LGBTQ+ population and all people in Maine. Grant […]
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Foundation seeks proposals for racial equity investment program
The Maine Community Foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color Program seeks proposals. The program is designed for nine people of color in leadership positions at nonprofit organizations that serve communities of color and promote racial equity in Maine. The program offers one-on-one coaching, a professional development stipend, and support for operating costs. The maximum grant […]
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Coalition offers free valet bike parking at Thompson’s Point
PORTLAND — Bicycle-riding music fans are to be able to safely park their bikes for free at all 11 Thompson’s Point concerts this year, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine announced July 28 in a joint statement with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. “We’re really excited to be partnering with the BCM to bring this free service […]
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Healthy Living for ME to offer free workshops
Beginning in mid-August, Healthy Living for ME plans to offer a free workshop to help individuals with a wide range of chronic pain conditions. “Better Health Now with Pain” is geared toward people experiencing a wide range of chronic, non-cancer related pain conditions such as arthritis, back pain, post-surgical pain and headaches, as well as […]
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Potters explore new shapes, designs with Maine in mind
GARDINER — An “Exploring Maine: A Maker’s Journey” exhibit is to open Tuesday, July 20 and continue through Sept. 11 at Monkitree, 263 Water St. Central Maine Clay Artists offer artistic and functional designs that allow you to take Maine with you. Each of the clay artists has their identifiable style, but with this show […]