More than 2,000 people were expected to watch marchers from a range of local Irish groups, including the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band, Stillson School of Irish Dance and the Portland Gaelic Athletic Association.
St. Patrick’s Day
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Plenty of local and cultural seafood options for St. Patrick’s Day
I have to admit that I am cheating a little bit this week because I’m not Irish. While my husband’s family is quite Irish, I only have a bit of Scottish on my side. To be fair, my heritage is Scots-Irish, a group of Scots who moved from Scotland to Ireland, so there is a […]
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Cooking at the Cove: For St. Patrick’s Day, the simpler the better
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I’m remembering the homey suppers I’ve enjoyed in the Land of Green and wanted to recreate one for you. Irish food is satisfying fare that some would consider to be quite plain. However, this supper not only reminds me of my heritage but also of how delicious a meal […]
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Celebrate the green with St. Patrick’s Day events across southern Maine
Hear live music and watch the annual parade in Portland.
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Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade marred by drunken fights, destruction and arrests
Residents of South Boston, where the parade is held, have filed hundreds of complaints since Sunday and a city councilor called for ‘major changes.’
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With a little luck, sun shines on Portland’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
Thousands of people crowded Commercial Street on Sunday for the annual celebration.
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Local pubs packed on St. Paddy’s Day
Dressed in green with pints of Guinness in hand, Brunswick residents closed out St. Paddy’s Day weekend with live music, traditional food and lively company.
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As St. Patrick’s Day arrives, Portland is still Irish, even if the bars aren’t
The number of Irish pubs in the city has dwindled in recent years with the closure of local standbys such as Brian Boru, Bull Feeney’s and The Snug. But residents have no shortage of places to celebrate the holiday however they choose.
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With green and glee, major U.S. parades mark St. Patrick’s Day – a little early
The holiday commemorates Ireland’s patron saint and was popularized largely by Irish Catholic immigrants. While St. Patrick’s Day falls on March 17, some parades were moved up from Sunday, a day of worship for the Christian faithful.
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Home Plates: Stew wouldn’t be complete without Mom’s Mashed Potatoes
James Blake says Guinness Beef Stew suits St. Patrick’s Day tables to a T, and even more so when served with buttery whipped potatoes.