“Our Working Waterway” dives into the history of the Androscoggin River and its effects on the industrial development of many cities throughout Maine.
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Museum L-A offers free digital educational resources
LEWISTON — Museum L-A has announced the launch of History Weaver, a new suite of online resources, including virtual tours, mini-exhibits and lesson plans at the elementary, middle and high school level. All digital resources are provided by Museum L-A to the community at no cost. Visit www.historyweaver.net to get started. Virtual Tours: Explore the […]
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Museum L-A hosts 'Chills at the Mill'
Briana Levesque checks out a loom at the Bates Mill complex in Lewiston on Thursday night during Museum L-A’s “Chills at the Mill” behind-the-scenes spooky tour. The guided tours narrated by museum staff told stories of the more gruesome and creepy history of the mills during the 45-minute tour. Guests were issued flashlights to help […]
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First L/A Festival Weekend at three Lewiston sites
Editor’s note: The dates in the version of this story that ran in Monday’s paper were inaccurate. The dates have been corrected in this version and new material has been added. LEWISTON — Greek food. Poutine. Pichenotte. Song and dance. And more song and dance. All that and more is promised at the first L/A […]
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Museum L-A’s dance party Under the Stars II to remember musicians
LEWISTON — Museum L-A invites community members to bring a photo in memory of a professional musician whom they would like to be remembered at the museum’s Dance Party Under the Stars II. The memorial photos of the musicians will be on display at the party on the exterior fence where guests enter to enjoy […]
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Lewiston-Auburn chosen as host site for national program on immigration
LEWISTON — Museum L-A has been selected as one of 32 sites across 24 states to host a program series Becoming American. As local and national debates on immigration continue, the program is meant to encourage conversation, celebration and understanding. Becoming American is a public program that features films, discussions, and a wide variety of events across […]
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Leader on International Space Collaboration coming to Museum L-A
LEWISTON — Among Lewiston and Auburn’s many professional success stories, Ken Hodgkins’ journey from sheep farming in Auburn to serving in the United Nations stands out. Hodgkins is director of the Office of Space and Advanced Technology in the U. S. Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science. He also serves as the […]
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Cotton or wool? at Museum L-A
Alexis Walk, left, of Wales and Shelby Dagneau of Lewiston look for clues that will tell them whether their clothes are made of cotton or wool at Museum L-A in Lewiston. Children were given the task of solving various mysteries about historic objects during “Mystery Thursday” at the museum. Museum L-A offered three days of […]
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Gendrons present second pledge installment to Museum L-A
LEWISTON — Dollard (Del) and Priscilla Gendron have presented the second installment of their $100,000 pledge toward the new Museum L-A, a check for $50,000, to Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers. Del Gendron said, “We feel that Museum L-A is very important for our community. My family is fortunate to have the financial ability to make […]
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Museum LA hires Cartmell
LEWISTON — Museum L-A Executive Director Rachel Desgrosseilliers has named Jennifer Cartmell as director of community relations. Cartmell will oversee the marketing and development efforts, which include all of the museum’s work in fundraising and development, public relations/marketing and social media. Cartmell will direct the creation of a fundraising/development plan and a marketing/public relations plan […]