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St. Patrick’s Day

Published
March 19, 2024

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.'
Published
March 17, 2024

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.
Published
March 17, 2024

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.
Published
March 16, 2024

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.
Published
March 16, 2024

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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Published
March 14, 2024

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.
Published
March 14, 2024

Home Plates: This chocolate cake has it all, from moist crumb to high rise to ease

Chocolate Stout Cake, from baker Carolyn Stephens, is perfect for St. Patrick's Day – or any other day.
Published
March 14, 2024

St. Patrick banished the snakes. Local vegans banish corned beef

Tofu, tempeh and seitan can all stand in for corned beef in the boiled dinner that's traditional for St. Patrick's Day.
Published
March 13, 2024

Best places to grab a pint (or several) for St. Paddy’s Day

As St. Patrick's Day weekend approaches, here are the best pubs to grab a drink and celebrate.
Published
March 16, 2023

Maine restaurants, bars hope for return to a ‘normal’ St. Patrick’s Day

With the holiday falling on a Friday, businesses are looking for a profitable celebration after the pandemic has dampened them for three years.