Reade Brower, who previously owned the Sun Journal and several other daily and weekly newspapers in Maine, is combining the 4 papers he didn’t sell into a single entity.
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Belfast Maskers sets June 22 auditions for ‘Playboy of the Western World’
Belfast Maskers is holding open auditions for its production of “Playboy of the Western World,” an Irish play by J.M. Synge. Auditions are set for 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, and 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. Auditioners need only attend one day. The tale […]
Man holding burning gas can charges at police, is fatally shot by Waldo County deputy
The 65-year-old man called police on Monday afternoon and said he was going to burn down his apartment building in Belfast if law enforcement did not respond.
Belfast decision puts future of controversial salmon farm in jeopardy
Nordic Aquafarms has tried for years to build a $500 million fish farm it says would add jobs and economically benefit the city. But without a guarantee to a parcel of land, it’s unclear whether the company can move on the project.
Telling Room honors 14 young authors
Local winners are from Lewiston, Jay, Litchfield, Hope, Edgecomb, Norway, Topsham and Palmyra.
Extension to host wild blueberry conference Feb. 17
ELLSWORTH — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is set to host its annual Wild Blueberry Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St. This year, the conference also will offer a virtual option. The event brings together experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders to […]
Nordic reaffirms commitment to $500 million Belfast fish farm
Despite legal setbacks in 2023, the Norwegian aquaculture developer insists it is staying the course with its proposed 55-acre land-based salmon farm.
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.
Belfast Maskers to hold auditions for ‘Proof’
‘Proof’ will open March 8.
Dance is the air Mallory Merrill breathes
Mallory Merrill of Jay will be reprising the role of Clara from The Nutcracker this year. Performances will be held in Belfast and Farmington in December.