The Institute of Museum and Library Services notified the museum that federally approved funds are being frozen because the planned programming is "no longer consistent with the agency's priorities" under new leadership.
Greater Portland Landmarks has lost it lawsuit to prohibit the Portland Museum of Art from razing the former home of the Children's Museum & Theater of Maine.
Recipients demonstrated potential for long-term impact; campaigns that reach underrepresented, new and diverse communities of visitors; and improvement of Maine's tourism assets.