Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

Historic Maine film archive aims to dodge layoffs amid federal budget cuts

A regional film archive and movie theater in Bucksport that’s had operations upended by two separate federal funding problems this year is starting to bounce back. There’s still a chance it will have to lay off staff next year, though its director is optimistic fundraising can help fill the budget gap. Northeast Historic Film, a nonprofit that also runs the historic Alamo Theatre, has recorded, stored and shared regional historic films since the…