A traveling visual and narrative exhibit featuring stories from across the U.S. about abortion is debuting in Maine on Monday, Jan. 29 at the Wilson Center for Spiritual Exploration and Multifaith Dialogue in Orono. “Focus on Abortion: Americans Share Their Stories” was created by photographer Roslyn Banish, who also published a complimentary book of the […]
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Miami’s sassiest seniors are coming to Orono for one night only in “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” on Tuesday, April 23 at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts. This tribute stage show allows audiences to relive the heartfelt hilarity of the four ladies who never stopped being best friends. Sophia is out […]
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The Minor Gallery, 282 Main St. in Old Town, will feature a mushroom-themed art exhibit from University of Maine adjunct associate professors of art Susan Camp and Matt Smolinsky, undergraduate student Donald Patten and others starting Feb. 3. The exhibition, named “2024: The Year of the Mushroom,” will display various mediums for sale, including oil […]
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The University of Maine’s Zillman Art Museum, located in downtown Bangor, opened six new exhibitions for the public on Jan. 19. The latest shows include works by Maine-based artists Richard Wilson and Linda Packard, a show curated by the museum’s yearlong curatorial intern from UMaine, Sarah Renee Ozlanski; and selections from the Museum’s permanent collection […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk, “Marshes for Maine’s Future – Turning the tide on marsh loss in Maine” on Monday, January 29 at 3 pm. Salt marshes in Maine are not as iconic as the rugged rocky coast, but their value as […]
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The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine has launched season 5 of its podcast, “Maine Policy Matters.” The podcast was created to make public policy information more accessible to policymakers; government, business and nonprofit leaders; and the general public. It features interviews with experts on timely topics relevant to Maine. Season […]
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Registration is now open for three online professional development programs from the University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning to benefit professionals from various industries. All programs will be offered synchronously via Zoom in March. Grant Writing Essentials with Elizabeth Haffey will educate attendees on the step-by-step grant writing process from inception to completion. The […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an in-person maple syrup production workshop for beginners and enthusiasts interested in making it in their own backyard from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Feb. 3. Participants in the hands-on “Backyard Maple Sugaring” program will first meet from 9–11:30 a.m. at Standish Town Hall, 175 Northeast Road, Standish; and then […]
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Wells Central will be closed for the spring academic semester as it undergoes a renovation and transformation. The dining hall will be adapted into a retail hub offering retail services and a pub. The venue will feature a 24/7 autonomous store, pizza and other warm pub fare, beverages and fresh, prepackaged food. The exterior of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a presentation and roundtable discussion focused on the growing and marketing practices for specialty potato varieties from 4-6 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the UMaine Extension office, 922 Waterville Road, Waldo. The event will feature a presentation by Brett Johnson, UMaine Extension sustainable agriculture and farm business management […]
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