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amara Dica and Tim Beal, owners of Damariscotta River Grill with Lincoln Academy scholarship recipients Beck Lambert, Ruby Long, and Corina Larain Gill. Courtesy of Kim Traina
The “Art at the Grill” program is a series of art exhibits that showcase a variety of Maine artists at the Damariscotta River Grill. To celebrate and promote the exhibiting artists, the Grill has been offering Prix Fixe dinner specials on opening nights of the art shows, with a portion of the proceeds funding a scholarship for Lincoln Academy (LA) students pursuing an education in art. Restaurant owners Tamara Dica and Tim Beal, along with “Art at the Grill” co-ordinator Kim Traina, are pleased to award scholarships to three students this year; Corina Larain Gill, Beck Lambert, and Ruby Long.
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Winning Lewiston entry to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building
WASHINGTON This week, Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) announced the winners of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition for Maine’s Second District. Students from Auburn, Lee, Lewiston and Rangeley were all recognized for their work, with first place going to Whitney Perkins from Lewiston High School.
“I had high hopes for the submissions we’d receive for this year’s Congressional Art Competition, but the students really went above and beyond,” said Congressman Golden. “This contest is a great showcase of the insight and skill of Maine students, and it’s an annual reminder of how fortunate we are to have so many talented young artists in our state. Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you for making our district proud.”
Updated May 11
Maine colleges, students to get more than $105 million in federal pandemic relief
At least half of the American Rescue Plan funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.
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More than $105 million in federal funding is heading to Maine to help institutions of higher education and their students overcome the financial harm inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The emergency funds for colleges, universities and students will be drawn from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan. At least half will go directly into the pockets of students.
Students facing hunger, homelessness and other hardships will be able to apply for emergency cash assistance grants. Institutions will be able to use their shares of the funds to cope with revenue losses tied to the pandemic, and for testing and vaccinations.
Shank Painters. (Photo by Epic Studio)
CAMDEN Camden Opera House offers a twist on trad in its SoundCheck series of small, safely distanced performances Friday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m. For one hour, Portland’s pirate-themed trio Shank Painters will turn the opera house stage into a salt-soaked deck awash with seafaring tunes.
Captain Nobeard (Elizabeth Leibiger) discovered a love of sea shanties through the video game “Assassin s Creed IV: Black Flag,” trading in the piano for an accordion. Trouble von Bellows (Charlie Swerdlow) is a singer, guitarist, songwriter and translator of French shanties.
Fair B. Rapscallion (Fairen Stark) is a vocalist and banjo player, as well as a Maine College of Art student.
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More than $105 million in federal funding is heading to Maine to help institutions of higher education and their students overcome the financial harm inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The emergency funds for colleges, universities and students will be drawn from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan. At least half will go directly into the pockets of students.
Students facing hunger, homelessness and other hardships will be able to apply for emergency cash assistance grants. Institutions will be able to use their shares of the funds to cope with revenue losses tied to the pandemic, and for testing and vaccinations.