Kay Retzlaff, professor of English at the University of Maine at Augusta, recently published “Redefining Irishness in a Coastal Maine City, 1770 –1870: Bridget’s Belfast” which examines how Irish immigrants shaped and reshaped their identity in a rural New England community. Forty percent of Irish immigrants to the United States settled in rural areas. Achieving […]
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Maine Bicycle coalition to hold Women’s Ride June 4
The Women’s Ride is scheduled for Saturday, June 4, in at least 16 different communities across Maine, according to a news release from the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. “After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, we’re excited to bring back this statewide Women’s Ride format in 2022,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen […]
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Belfast potato plant fire was accidental, but cause remains undetermined
The fire spread rapidly through the building after it moved into an area above the fire suppression system, according to officials.
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Fire at Belfast potato processing factory prompts evacuations, school and road closures
The blaze, believed to have started in a large deep-frying machine, gutted the Penobscot McCrum building and left 138 people out of work.
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A Mainer watches ‘chaos and panic’ from his window in Ukraine’s capital
Explosions, sirens and military vehicles turn once-peaceful Kyiv into ‘a real problem,’ says a Belfast native who has lived there since 2020.
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Bishop to celebrate Mass of the Anointing of the Sick in Lewiston
LEWISTON — In observance of the World Day of the Sick, Bishop Robert Deeley is scheduled to celebrate a Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul on 122 Ash St. The World Day of the Sick, held Feb. 11, was introduced by […]
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Maine crafts group announces 2022 apprenticeships
The Maine Crafts Association, in partnership with the Maine Arts Commission, has announced five 2022 mentor/apprentice pairs selected for the Craft Apprentice Program. The 2022 Craft Apprentice Program Apprenticeship pairs: • Tyler Gulden of Walpole with apprentice Rachel Herzer of Freeport (ceramics) • Alice Seeger of Belfast with apprentice Amanda Affleck of Somerville (textiles) • […]
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GWI to expand fiber-optic broadband networks in 5 Maine communities
The planned fiber-optic expansion will be accessible to 12,000 homes and businesses, including some in South Portland.
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Winterport man arrested on charges he sexually abused, exploited children in Waldo County
Steven Mathis, 32, was apprehended in Texas and returned to Maine on Monday on allegations that he abused “several” children.
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Mother accused of killing 3-year-old son pleads not guilty
Jessica Trefethen, 35, is charged with depraved indifference murder in the death of Maddox Williams in June.