Belfast: Gem of the Midcoast

BELFAST, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- In case you missed our 'Around the World' segment on the Morning Report this week, here it is.

NEWS CENTER's Mike DeSumma and Johhny Mehler were at WEaver's Bakery on Main Street talking about the irish roots of the city and also sampling some freshly baked goods.

Movies: "Star Trek Into Darkness"

Movies: "Star Trek Into Darkness"

The new “Star Trek” reunites the young crew that producer/director J.J. Abrams put together for his 2009 sequel to the long-running TV and movie series, and he’s thrown in some heavyweight supporting actors and a ton of special effects as well.

The only thing he left out was the moral questioning of the original series, its real heart and soul.

 

Nate's Kitchen - Broiled Fish

Nate's Kitchen - Broiled Fish

It's time for another fish recipe!  What can I say!  I live in Maine!  Enjoy this simple recipe for broiled fish!

Around the World in Maine: Belfast

BELFAST, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - We spent he morning at Weaver's Bakery in Belfast, taking in a long time tradition.

We found out on our visit to Belfast that the city will be turning 240 next month.

Its history was built on old world work.

It may be far from the Emerald Isle, but its hard not to feel the Irish spirit, when you're walking the streets of Belfast Maine.

 Megan Pinette is an expert on the Celtic roots of this city, from when the Scots Irish first settled here centuries ago.

   Traditional Scotsman who originally came from Northern Ireland.

    She says they came into Belfast in the spring of 1770. They purchased about 20,000 acres of land here for about pennies an acre.

Once settled they helped build a foundation for this stretch of the midcoast both on farming and ship building.

Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!

 

I think today should be all about Becky Sawtelle. No wait, let’s give her the entire rest of the week. She deserves it! For most of Becky’s life she struggled with her weight and finally decided to have gastric by-pass surgery. Dr. Jamie Loggins, from the Central Maine Bariatric Surgery Center did the procedure the end of January. 

When I wrote an update in March she was not happy with how things were going. Here’s what she had to say: “I had a really strong relationship with food. Now I can’t eat whatever, whenever, and how much I want. I miss that.”

Christie Cantara: Honorary Red Sox Bat Girl!

Christie Cantara: Honorary Red Sox Bat Girl!

Christie Cantara celebrated Mother’s Day in a big way. She was the honorary bat girl for the Red Sox! Lindsey Laverriere, a friend of Christie’s daughter, entered her in the Major League Baseball 2013 Honorary Bat Girl Contest, which recognizes 30 women who have been affected by breast cancer. The winners were selected by fan votes on HonoraryBatGirl.com along with feedback from a guest judging panel. So there she was at the Red Sox game in Boston on Mother’s Day along with her family, boyfriend Tom, and, of course, Lindsey. Read more.