Art & Entertainment

5 months ago

Inside Amazon’s first facility in Maine

The delivery station has been open since Aug. 14, part of Amazon’s $4 billion effort to expand its last mile network and speed up deliveries in rural communities.

5 months ago

UMPI presents Maine author as next Distinguished Lecturer

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Marpheen Chann as its next speaker in the Libra Distinguished Lecturer Series on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Campus Center’s Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom. Chann, a Portland, Maine-based writer and nonprofit director, will read from his memoir “Moon […]

5 months ago

Wintergreen welcomes new executive director

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center recently welcomed Allyson “Ally” Midgley to serve as executive director of the nonprofit organization. She succeeds Dottie Hutchins, who served in the role since 2016. As executive director, Midgley assumes responsibility for overseeing Wintergreen’s creative team while ensuring financial stability and maintaining the organization’s unique culture and commitment […]

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Reed Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating UMPI fine arts alumni

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Reed Art Gallery at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is proud to announce the opening of a dynamic new exhibition showcasing the creative achievements of alumni from UMPI’s bachelor of fine arts program. The exhibition “Roots and Wings: Celebrating the Work of UMPI Fine Arts Alumni” is on […]

5 months ago

Stars Over Katahdin returns Sept. 27

PATTEN, Maine – Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters invites the public to Stars Over Katahdin on Saturday, Sept. 27 to celebrate some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi. The event at Taylor’s Katahdin View Campground in Stacyville will feature a variety of programming for all ages starting at 4 p.m. featuring National […]