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As it prepares for $100M expansion, Portland Museum of Art lays off 13
William Hall February 16, 2024The job cuts come as the PMA struggles to get approval for a key element of its expansion plan — razing a former museum next door.
William Hall February 16, 2024
Unity Environmental University donates Unity arts center to a Waldo County charter school
Laurie Schreiber February 7, 2024With Unity Environmental University shifting operations to New Gloucester, the school has donated an arts center in its namesake town to the Ecology Learning Center.
Laurie Schreiber February 7, 2024
Ellsworth looks for input on plan to build business, development — and balance
Laurie Schreiber January 11, 2024The city is developing business attraction ideas that will maintain its balance as a year-round community and an important service center with future growth.
Laurie Schreiber January 11, 2024
Q&A: Unconventional music group is making noise in Maine's cultural scene
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2023Palaver Strings recruits early-career artists for experimental collaborations around issues ranging from social justice to subjective reality. “We love learning to fit the space,” said its co-founder.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2023
Starry night, indeed: A stunning new piece of public art adorns Madawaska land port
William Hall November 17, 2023The public art installation is titled "Stella" — the Latin word for star — and is in keeping with both the location and the holiday season.
William Hall November 17, 2023
5 Portland businesses to be honored by city in return of annual awards
William Hall November 9, 2023The city of Portland's Annual Business Awards will return next week after a four-year hiatus. Winners range from a nonprofit to one of the state's largest health care providers.
William Hall November 9, 2023
Now you see it: Androscoggin Historical Society moves to heart of Lewiston’s downtown
Laurie Schreiber November 6, 2023Moving from the relative obscurity of a third-floor space, the Androscoggin Historical Society will now have street-front visibility and exposure to a broader audience. The move took 1,800 volunteer hours.
Laurie Schreiber November 6, 2023
Show me the Monet: Arts, culture nonprofits boost Portland economy by $86M, study shows
Renee Cordes Updated: November 6, 2023Nonprofit arts organizations in Maine's largest city supported 1,872 jobs and generated $20.7 million in local, state and federal government revenue in 2022, a national study shows.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 6, 2023
Ogunquit museum hires advancement director with fashion industry experience
Alexis Wells Updated: October 24, 2023David Cunningham has over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry. He previously directed worldwide scouting and strategy at IMG Models.
Alexis Wells Updated: October 24, 2023
Maine Arts Academy unveils conversion of former veterans' home in Augusta
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 16, 2023The Maine Arts Academy took over a former Maine Veterans’ Homes site, giving it roughly six times the space it had in nearby Sidney.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 16, 2023
Arts and culture ring the register in Waterville, and the boom is poised to grow
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 16, 2023Arts and cultural groups generated $13.5 million in local spending last year, and the opening of the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center last December could generate even more activity, says an arts advocate.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 16, 2023
USM breaks ground on $63M Crewe Center for the Arts
Renee Cordes October 12, 2023The Crewe Center for the Arts, due to be completed in 2025, recognizes the generosity and commitment of Daniel Crewe, a longtime champion of the arts who served as business manager for his brother Bob Crewe, an award-winning songwriter and record
Renee Cordes October 12, 2023
LooHoo brand creator juggles more products
Renee Cordes Updated: October 16, 2023Cyndi Prince runs her business from her home in Camden. Later this fall, she’ll be adding to the brand with new products including LooHoo Dryer Gems, Laundry Bags and Wash Bags, to be sold online and at art shows.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 16, 2023
Dream weaver: Wiscasset entrepreneur cultivates community
Renee Cordes Updated: October 16, 2023Hilary Crowell runs the Cultivated Thread from her home in Wiscasset, making handwoven towels and other products sold online and at events.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 16, 2023
Lisbon Falls looks to liven downtown with launch of artisan store
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 10, 2023Earlier this year, the nonprofit Lisbon Artist Collective connected with over 50 local artists to promote the arts and develop a new retail space.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 10, 2023
The price of preservation: Portland group opposes museum's plan to raze 'historic' building
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 3, 2023The demolition of 142 Free St. is a key part of the Portland Museum of Art's planned $100 million expansion. But Greater Portland Landmarks argues: “It is critical to maintain the integrity of the district and the buildings within it."
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 3, 2023
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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