The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a local conservation group had the right to challenge a permit for a controversial aquaculture facility in Belfast. The permit will now return to the city for review.
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August auditions set for Belfast Maskers Festival of One Acts
The October production will feature four short plays with parts for six male and six female adults.
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Dispute over $500 million Belfast fish farm moves back to state agency
Both sides now say a suspension of Department of Environmental Protection permits makes sense while legal fights continue.
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Unity-based coalition seeks stewards for Hills to Sea Trail section
The Hills to Sea Trails Coalition is looking for individuals willing to steward a section of the Hills to Sea Trail. The trail passes through Belfast, Waldo, Knox, Montville, Freedom and Unity. Completed in 2016, the trail is a footpath and crosses the land of more than 60 private landowners. Stewards check their trail sections […]
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Maine Voices: Time for Nordic Aquafarms to pull out of Belfast
Its controversial salmon farm has divided the community for over five years, is mired in legal troubles and is simply in the wrong place.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Man who escaped police custody in Belfast found, arrested
Robert Porter, 39, is back in jail after escaping from a hospital while in police custody on Saturday.
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State organization to sponsor teacher workshops in Belfast March 18
Registration must be received by Friday, March 10.
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Court deals blow to $500 million fish farm plans on Midcoast mud flats
The proposed salmon-raising facility in Belfast got a setback when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling that sorts out who owns a parcel of intertidal land.
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Educators’ organization to offer workshop for teachers in March
The event will be held in Belfast.
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Belfast arts festival organizers seek applications
The deadline for applications is Feb. 28.