Filmmakers in the early stages of their careers are encouraged to apply for a Morrison film fellowship through the Maine Community Foundation. 

Through the Jane Morrison Memorial Film Fund, one to two grants between $1,000 and $2,000 will be awarded to filmmakers seeking to obtain instruction in filmmaking by attending a workshop, conference, or film festival.

The Maine Arts Commission manages the review process for the Morrison Fund.  Applications for the fellowship must be postmarked by January 14, 2011. Go to mainearts.maine.gov for guidelines. Each applicant must speak with Kerstin Gilg, media arts and performing arts associate at the Maine Arts Commission, at 207-287-2726, before applying. Preference is given, but not restricted, to Maine residents.

Museum Enters its 75th Year With Annual Appeal Under Way

A challenge grant aimed at attracting new and bigger donors has given a boost to Maine's oldest marine museum. An anonymous donor has offered to match the gifts of donors who have not given previously to Penobscot Marine Museum's annual appeal, and to match the difference for donors who give more to the current campaign than they gave in prior years.

"This generous anonymous benefactor lets his or her money do the talking," said the museum's president, Marie Underwood. "The ability to double new and increased gifts provides extra encouragement to support our educational programs, historic preservation efforts and research." Mrs. Underwood noted that the museum is about to enter its 75th anniversary year in 2011, and has plans for a number of new exhibits and education initiatives.

Located on US Rte. 1 in Searsport, ME, between Camden, Bangor, and Mt. Desert Island, Penobscot Marine Museum is Maine's oldest maritime museum and home to outstanding collections of marine art and artifacts, small craft, ship models and historic photography. Its campus – including four ship captains’ homes, two boat houses, a town hall, a carriage house and other buildings – recreates a bustling coastal village during the Age of Sail. Exhibits are currently closed for the season, but special activities and presentations are scheduled year-round.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.PenobscotMarineMuseum.org or call 207-548-2529.

Package including cabin, dinner, party and breakfast the next morning - starting at $259.

Early Bird Seating 6pm - 7:30pm - $39.00++

Dinner & Party - 8:00pm -1am - $79.00++

Party Only - 10pm - 1am - $39.00++

(Light Fare will be served between 10PM & 1AM)

For Information and Reservations call (207) 789-2000.