The Free Press in Rockland previewed the 20th annual Maine Indian Basketmakers Holiday Market to be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine. Molly Neptune Parker and her grandson, George Soctomah Neptune will be two of the featured artists. The […]
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An international group dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of all people is honoring Daniel H. Sandweiss, an archaeologist at the University of Maine. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) elected Sandweiss a Fellow for his distinguished contributions to archaeology. Alan Leshner, CEO and executive publisher of Science, says Sandweiss’ notable […]
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Looking to give unique, locally crafted gifts this holiday season? Check out the Ye Olde Holiday Shoppe from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at the University of Maine Page Farm and Home Museum. Twenty-seven area artisans, including woodcarvers, bread-makers, felters, photographers, knitters, jewelers and quilters, will be selling their wares at the […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will host its seventh annual Art Factory Family Fun Day on Saturday, Dec. 6. Members of the public are invited to drop by the museum anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to take part in the art-making event. Multiple art stations will be set […]
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An artifact from the University of Maine’s Hudson Museum was the focus of several media reports, including the CityLab article, “The indigenous art behind the Seahawks’ helmet.” The native mask, which is on loan to Seattle’s Burke Museum, may be the inspiration of the original team logo for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. The wooden Northwest […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor will host Drop and Shop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Parents are invited to drop off their children, who are in grades three through six, while they shop downtown and support local business on Small Business Saturday. Participants will be able […]
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The Seattle Times reported an artifact from the University of Maine’s Hudson Museum that is on loan to Seattle’s Burke Museum has arrived in Washington. The native mask may be the inspiration of the original team logo for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. The wooden Northwest Coast transformation mask depicts a bird of prey when closed […]
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The University of Maine Page Farm and Home Museum will hold four wreath-making workshops in November and December. First-time wreath-makers and seasoned professionals are all invited to make a lush, fragrant, double-sided holiday wreath with trimmings. Two sessions will be held Saturday, Nov. 29 — from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. Sessions also will […]
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The Free Press reported the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will host the Penobscot Marine Museum’s 2014 History Conference, “Exploring the Magic of Photography: Painting with Light,” on Nov. 1. The influence of photography on how people see themselves and their culture is the subject of the conference that brings together scholars, professionals […]
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The University of Maine Museum of Art in downtown Bangor is hosting Fall Family Fun! from 1–3 p.m. Saturday, Oct 18. The public is invited to make autumn-themed crafts at the museum on 40 Harlow St. Admission and supplies are free. Registration is not required. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact […]
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