The color has many connotations, from growing things to climate change.
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What’s in the cards for Maine? Tarot reading takes a look at year ahead
Will it be a snowy winter? Will Janet Mills run for Senate? We turned to the tarot card deck for insight into Maine’s future.
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Maine preservation group lists former children’s museum among most endangered places
The building at 142 Free St. is slated for demolition as part of a major expansion by the neighboring Portland Museum of Art.
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How Jeremy Frey changed the way the art world sees Wabanaki basketmaking
The Maine artist’s solo show at the Portland Museum of Art – the first of its kind – represents a new perception of the art form.
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Greater Portland Landmarks sues city to prevent demolition of Free Street building
The preservation nonprofit is seeking to overturn a City Council vote in May that allows the Portland Museum of Art to demolish the former Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine.
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Time & Temperature Building owner says tearing down former children’s museum would jeopardize historic district
Chris Rhoades, an owner of the Time & Temperature Building, says a developer plans to build 250 affordable housing units there but is relying on federal tax credits.
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Portland Museum of Art hangs its future on fate of neighboring building
On May 6, the City Council will take up the question of whether the former Children’s Museum at 142 Free St. can be demolished. Working toward an ambitious expansion, the PMA hasn’t said what it will do if the structure can’t be torn down.
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Portland Museum of Art is eliminating 13 positions
The museum cites the financial strains caused by the pandemic and a resulting 35% decrease in visitations since 2020.
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Portland Museum of Art offering free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day
Numerous special events are planned at the museum.
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Replicas of famous paintings mark trails at Maine state parks
The Portland Museum of Art has expanded a program that showcases its collection to people enjoying the outdoors.