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Mount Mica Specimens Shown in New Exhibit
Fourteen exceptional specimens, including many stunning tourmaline crystals, are now featured in a new exhibit in the museum's "Back to Nature" area. Most of the specimens are on public view for the first time. All were recovered from Oxford County's Mount Mica by Coromoto Minerals, LLC which has lent the specimens to the museum.
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We Love Our Volunteers!
Dedicated volunteers spend hundreds of hours every year on an endless variety of projects, such as transcribing Civil War letters, helping with collections management, or greeting visitors in the museum galleries. The application period for volunteer jobs is always open. Follow the "MORE" link below to find the museum's volunteer application form. Thanks for your interest!
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Popular Maine State Museum Exhibit Travels to Saco Museum
"Rugs All Marked Out," a 2006 museum featuring the innovative work of Biddeford resident Edward Sands Frost, sees a revival from January - March 2012 at the Saco Museum.
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Museum Director Joseph R. Phillips Announces Retirement Plans
Long-time Museum Director Joseph R. Phillips has announced plans to leave his position in the spring of 2012. During his twenty year tenure at the museum's helm, Phillips has led a variety of initiatives and museum program developments that have brought praise to the museum both state-wide and nationally.
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Television Programs Spotlight Museum
Three programs produced by Portland's Fox23 recently featured the museum. Take a look!