Despite legal setbacks in 2023, the Norwegian aquaculture developer insists it is staying the course with its proposed 55-acre land-based salmon farm.
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In a world of online shopping, Maine’s specialty shops thrive
Retail giants like Amazon and Walmart may have the holiday shopping market cornered, but in some ways they just can’t compete with corner shops in places like Belfast.
Sentencing of Liberty man convicted of raping juvenile delayed an eighth time
Wade Drew Brayman, 64, was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday in Belfast on several counts of sexual assault, but his court-appointed lawyer, much like several others before him, asked to be removed from the case because of disagreements and confrontations with Brayman.
Dance is the air this Jay student breathes
Mallory Merrill of Jay loves dancing and is studying to become a dance teacher.
New nonprofit revives Colonial, giving Belfast its movie theater back
After going dark for a year, the screens at Belfast’s historic Colonial Theatre will light up again this month. The theater is now owned by a nonprofit community group.
Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
Belfast performing arts group to offer classes for youth
BELFAST — The Belfast Maskers plans to offer a variety of theater classes beginning the last week of September. “Rising Stars,” serving performers ages 5 and 6, aims to teach acting skills through a series of theater games designed for the youngest thespians. This class will run from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays for six weeks starting […]
Maine Wienerfest to return to Belfast Sept. 10
BELFAST — Maine Wienerfest, a celebration of dachshunds and their owners, is set for Sunday, Sept. 10. The 18th annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at the Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial St.; gates open at 10:30 a.m. Originating as a casual picnic for families with the […]
Belfast Maskers set play auditions for Sept. 16, 17
The Belfast Maskers plan to hold auditions for “The Storm in the Barn,” a play adapted by Eric Coble from the graphic novel by Matt Phelan. The auditions will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. The play will be […]