AUGUSTA — “Bug Maine-ia,” Maine’s largest natural science education event, buzzes around the Maine State Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, with 14 exhibits providing hands-on displays, fascinating discoveries and fun for visitors of all ages. “’Bug Maine-ia’ is a wonderful, one-of-a-kind opportunity for visitors of all ages to explore the […]
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Veterans to get free access to Maine State Museum
AUGUSTA — The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services has announced changes to the Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran Park Pass. Starting Sunday, July 1, all veterans may access the Maine State Museum, free of charge, upon showing their Maine Resident Lifetime Veteran Park Pass. The scheduled change will take effect due to the passage of L.D. […]
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Maine State Museum 3-D journey to tour the Nile River
AUGUSTA — In a Maine State Museum Discover More program sponsored by the Friends of the Maine State Museum, Maine State Museum Director Bernard Fishman will showcase century-old stereoviews of iconic Egyptian landscapes in a unique 3-D presentation. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy a guided experience through the landscapes and temples of Egypt […]
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Museum gets whipped up over whoopies
Family fun day celebratesthe future of Maine treat AUGUSTA — On Saturday, July 29, the Maine State Museum will be celebrating everything whoopie pie. The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, the Center Theatre in Dover-Foxcroft, and Maine State Museum have teamed up to ask Maine’s 5-12 graders: “What will the Whoopie Pie look like in 2117?” […]
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Thos. Moser exhibit at Maine State Museum
AUGUSTA — Thos. Moser: Legacy in Wood, a traveling exhibition illustrating the artistic vision of Tom Moser, Maine’s legendary furniture maker, opens at the Maine State Museum in Augusta on Saturday, July 15. Museum admission will be free of charge all day. The exhibit, a restrospective of 45 years of work, will remain on view […]
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Grandmother who foiled abduction says she was ready for a fight
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum worker who police say prevented the abduction of a 2-year-old girl is a 65-year-old woman with a bum knee. But Sharon Wise says she was ready for a “big fight” if the assailant hadn’t stopped trying to yank the girl through the exit. Wise, of Winthrop, said Friday that James […]
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RES plans author visit, Internet safety and other programs for children, parents
RUMFORD — A wide variety of events and programs have been organized at Rumford Elementary School for students and parents during the next few weeks. Librarian Eileen Broderick said well-known Maine children’s author Amy MacDonald, creator of “Rachel Fister’s Blister,” will provide two days of writing coaching on Dec. 5 and 6. “We have a […]