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Portsmouth Herald
Ogunquit Playhouse project closer to $70M goal: New images show what's ahead
OGUNQUIT, Maine — The official timeline for the complete renovation of the Ogunquit Playhouse is expected to be announced during the first quarter of 2027, according to Deborah Warren, the theater’s managing director. Meanwhile, the Playhouse has raised just shy of 60% of the $70 million needed to complete the project, Warren added in an interview on Nov. 9. “We’ve secured $40 million, which is amazing in this very short window of fundraising,” Warren said. “We have an incredibly strong foundation of support, and we still have a significant amount to raise.” The renovation is being billed as a sweeping, three‑phase plan to ensure the beloved, historic Playhouse can thrive for the next century. Administrators say the project is essential because the theater, built in the 1930s, was never intended to last this long. Once the renovation is complete, the Playhouse will be a single large campus comprised of the theater itself, a rustic enrichment center, where students and others can work on their crafts, and next-door housing for the cast and crew of each production that hits the stage. Currently, Playhouse administrators are pursuing permitting for the project, with a final cost analysis to follow, Warren said. The theater
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Festive Holiday Shopping: 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show
Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show. […]. Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Augusta Armory Veterans Weekend Christmas Arts & Craft Show. Presented by Maine Made Crafts and organized through New England Craft Fairs, this premier regional event brings festive cheer to central Maine. Furthermore, you can join us on November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026, for a wonderful celebration of unique artistry, heritage craftsmanship, and community spirit.
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Maritime Artist Neal Hughes: A Storied Schooner
Maritime artist Neal Hughes was attending a windjammer event in Camden, Maine, when he photographed the two-masted schooner Stephen Taber on the water. “I felt it made a perfect subject as it sailed near Curtis Island Light at the harbor entrance,” he recalls. The scene inspired this 18-by-24-inch oil painting.