Maine Arts Update

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

Public Art: Van Buren’s new 20-panel mural celebrates local strengths and aims to draw visitors as the Aroostook town rebuilds its downtown. Onstage: Watts Hall hosts a 1920s-themed murder mystery, and the Violettes bring folk gospel to Waldoboro on Oct. 17. Gallery Notes: Rockland’s Carver Hill Gallery marks 20 years with an anniversary exhibition; the Pemaquid Art Gallery nears season’s end, and the “Made in Maine” show enters its final days. Arts Education: Portland Public Schools has launched Maine’s first full K–12 Black History curriculum, with seventh graders set to visit the Portland Freedom Trail and see work by contemporary Black artists at the Portland Museum of Art.

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Oct. 8, 2026

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Maine’s 2nd gubernatorial debate is over. Here are some takeaways.

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Bangor Daily News - Maine

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Maine man found guilty in 1984 murder of Linda Maxwell

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New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction

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Senate candidates in Michigan, Georgia and Maine spar in debates for seats both parties see as must-wins

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Spectrum News Michigan

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How a Maine Attorney General's Office leak could impact open criminal cases

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Second Saturday art walk through world of whimsy

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Hi-Desert Star - California

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Maine High School Field Hockey, Football, Soccer and Volleyball Scores – October 8

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Fiery Senate debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five takeaways

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Philadelphia Inquirer

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