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Yarmouth Historical Society - Yarmouth, Maine

Yarmouth History Center

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Free film: Polar Bear Man

September 23, 2016

polar-bear-manThursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm ~ Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust are pleased to present a free film screening of Polar Bear Man on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm. This film draws attention to the effects of climate change in the Arctic by telling the story of Mainer Matt Dyer’s experience during and after a polar bear attack. Dyer will introduce and present the film along with Sabrina Shankman, a Yarmouth resident who worked as the primary writer and researcher on the film. It will be shown at the Yarmouth History Center at 118 East Elm Street.

The Royal River Film Series, planned jointly by Yarmouth Historical Society and Royal River Conservation Trust, is sponsored by R.M. Davis Private Wealth Management with cookies by Maple’s. The series will continue with the following films:

November 17: YERT

January 19: Meru

February 16: Garbage Warrior

March 16: Return of the River

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