Robinson Ballet coloring contest winners chosen

BANGOR – Robinson Ballet extends thanks to those who entered the Color for Costumes coloring contest. Entrants did an excellent job coloring their pictures, organizers said, and hope they will enter again next year. Winning entries will be on display at the Bangor Public Library in the story room in the children’s department during the Christmas season.

Color for Costumes winners are:

First prize:

Lindsay Wells, 5, Orono; Reilly Bolin, 7, Bangor; and Amberosity Davis, 11, Aurora.

Second prize:

Molly Rose Picone, 6, Bangor; Nicole Stark, 8, Hermon; and Zora MacClintock, 12, Monroe.

Third prize:

Simone Michaud, 5, Perham; Cara Doiron, 9, Bangor; and Paige Cote, 10, Orland.

Honorable mention:

Julia Vine, 6, Bangor; Andrea Hincks, 6, Yarmouth; Daphne A. Murphy, 5, Orono; Carson Foley, 10, Orono; Allison Chambers, 9, Corinth; Haley Williams, 8, Brewer; Maggie Erwin, 12, Old Town; Obrianna Vine, 10, Bangor; and Caleb Guerin, 12, Glenburn.

Color for Costumes is a campaign to raise funds for Robinson Ballet “Nutcracker” performances. A donation will help Robinson Ballet:

. Buy new costumes and repair existing and heirloom costumes.

. “Grow” a “breathtaking” new Christmas tree.

. Hire a professional set designer and upgrade the sets.

. Buy new lighting equipment.

Robinson Ballet still needs to raise $3,500 to reach its goal of $10,000. To make a contribution to Color for Costumes, mail a check to Color for Costumes, c/o Robinson Ballet, P.O. Box 1885, Bangor 04402-1885, or call campaign chairwoman Caroline Travis-Tully at 945-3807.