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$1 million has been donated to the University of Southern Maine.
The money will go towards building a new Center for the Arts at USM’s Portland campus.
University officials say the donation comes from a long time friend who is a supporter of the arts.
According to the Portland Press Herald, officials estimated the center could cost around $50 million to build. The completed project will feature a concert hall with 1,000 seats and an art gallery.
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