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.

$3 million in federal funds will help preserve Maine Irish Heritage Center’s history

The center inside the old St. Dominic's church building in Portland's West End, a key piece of the area's rich Irish identity, will get long-needed updates to the roof and brickwork.

Portland’s St. Patrick’s parade to return after 2-year absence

The event March 13, held along Commercial Street, is organized by the Irish American Club of Maine.

Biden marks St. Patrick’s Day, recommits to Good Friday accord

President Biden will meet virtually with Ireland's prime minister as the White House calls the Good Friday Agreement 'the bedrock of peace, stability, and prosperity for all the people of Northern Ireland.'

Redefining tradition, the Irish way

Why drinking culture has overshadowed the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, and why the pub is the Irish's traditional connection to the things in life worth living for.

How to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Ireland native Margaret Craven of Lewiston shares must-do's for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Special events to highlight Catholic church celebration of St. Patrick’s Day

Baking up St. Patrick's Day goodies

Concerts for a Cause to feature Dave Rowe on St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day celebration at Lewiston pub