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Children's Museums: What Role Do They Play and How are They Changing in Maine?

Our executive director, Suzanne Olson, joined host Jennifer Rooks and the executive directors of the Maine Discovery Museum and Children's Discovery Museum for a conversation about children's museums, and their role in Maine! 

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Maine PublicArielle WalrathFebruary 15, 2019
Children Transform to Superheroes at New Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine Action! Headquarters

Our lower level Theatre can now transform into our newest exhibit: the Action! Headquarters! Read all about it at Bangor Daily News!

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Bangor Daily NewsArielle WalrathJanuary 22, 2019
Portland ceremony confirms Maine's youngest citizens

The US Citizenship & Immigration Service held a special kids' ceremony here at the Museum & Theatre, welcoming new American citizens! Read on to find more details! 

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The ForecasterArielle WalrathJanuary 14, 2019
Dozens of children celebrate U.S. citizenship in Portland

The US Citizenship & Immigration Service held a special ceremony for new Americans here at the Museum & Theatre - a ceremony just for kids! Channel 6 was here. 

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WCSH6Arielle WalrathJanuary 11, 2019
Maine’s youngest immigrants follow parents to citizenship

The US Citizenship & Immigration Service held a special citizenship ceremony here at the Museum & Theatre - a ceremony just for kids! 

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Portland Press HeraldArielle WalrathJanuary 11, 2019
As Children’s Museum & Theatre prepares to relocate, its longtime director retires

Our longtime director, Suzanne Olson, will be retiring this summer. Portland Press Herald did a lovely overview of her accomplishments, as well as the changes that are upcoming for our organization. 

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Portland Press HeraldArielle WalrathJanuary 9, 2019
Children's Museum & Theatre's executive director will step down, search for successor begins

Our longtime director, Suzanne Olson, will be retiring this summer. MaineBiz did a lovely interview with her and some of our board members, reflecting her accomplishments and the search for a new director. 

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MaineBizArielle WalrathJanuary 8, 2019
Free admission to Children’s Museum Friday to honor children of Sandy Hook

Our sixth annual Joyful Children's Day celebration was Friday December 7th! Every year on this special day we celebrate children everywhere by providing joyful experiences to combat trauma, stress and fear - and to ensure all children can come and play with us, we offer free admission all day long! 

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WCSH6Arielle WalrathDecember 6, 2018
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine receives Bank of America's 'largest ever' Maine grant"

With the assistance and support of local Bank of America staff, the Museum & Theatre has received a $250,000 grant towards building our new facility at Thompson's Point! 

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MaineBizArielle WalrathNovember 26, 2018
Town and Country FCU awards $25,000 to area non-profits

With help from all of our supporters in the community, the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine has received a $2000 grant from Town & Country Federal Credit Union to build programing with the Portland Family Shelter's 2019 summer school. Thank you to everyone for their votes!! 

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Bangor Daily NewsArielle WalrathNovember 16, 2018
Children's Museum celebrates Somali culture

Channel 8 stopped by for our special celebration of Somali culture and heritage held at the Museum & Theatre on Sunday morning! 

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WMTWArielle WalrathApril 16, 2018
Children's Museum & Theatre's $14M expansion advances at Thompson's Point

We recently purchased the land for our future home on Thompson's Point. MaineBiz wrote a great article about our plans for the new space! 

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MaineBizArielle WalrathMarch 5, 2018
From Iraq to Biddeford

Thirty young New Mainers, six from Biddeford, celebrated their new US citizenship in a ceremony held at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in January. 

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CourierArielle WalrathJanuary 18, 2018
Portland citizenship ceremony celebrates young Americans

Thirty young New Mainers celebrated their new US citizenship in a ceremony held at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in January. 

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The ForecasterArielle WalrathJanuary 16, 2018
30 children become American citizens in Portland

Thirty children became American citizens during a naturalization ceremony at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine in Portland.

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WGME 13Arielle WalrathJanuary 11, 2018
Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine to Move

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received unanimous planning board permission from the city of Portland to build a new building at Thompson's Point. 

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US News & World ReportArielle WalrathNovember 19, 2017
Children's Museum's move to Thompson's Point gets city's OK

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received planning permission from the city to build a new building at Thompson's Point. 

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MaineBizArielle WalrathNovember 16, 2017
Portland Children’s Museum Gets OK To Move To Thompson’s Point

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received planning permission from the city to build a new, bigger, building at Thompson's Point. 

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Maine PublicArielle WalrathNovember 15, 2017
Portland Children's Museum Receives Approval to Move

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received planning permission from the city of Portland for a new space at Thompson's Point. 

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US News & World ReportArielle WalrathNovember 15, 2017
Portland planners approve Children’s Museum move to Thompson’s Point

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine received planning permission from the city for a new space at Thompson's Point! 

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Portland Press HeraldArielle WalrathNovember 15, 2017
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