Trump's Labor nominee touts experience and fraud prevention as he seeks confirmation

Cilla Bonnie and her band bring the Groove to Belfast’s Underground Lounge

BELFAST — The Underground Lounge, located at 17 Court St. in Belfast, will welcome bassist, singer and songwriter Cilla Bonnie and her band on Saturday, Oct. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m.  Bonnie’s soulful grooves and distinctive voice have built a devoted following over two decades of performing, […]

Brews and dancing: The Hot Suppers and Tricky Britches bring a good times double feature to Marshall Wharf

BELFAST — On Saturday, Oct. 24 Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. in Belfast hosts the Good Times Double Feature, an afternoon-into-evening dance party with two of Maine’s most high-energy bands. The Hot Suppers, 3–6 p.m. The Hot Suppers are a six-piece Midcoast Americana dance band playing a mix of original and vintage blues, country and rock […]

UMaine Extension offers Cooking for Crowds workshop

BANGOR – University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer Cooking for Crowds from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Penobscot County Extension Office, 307 Maine Ave. in Bangor. The workshop is designed for volunteers who prepare and serve food for fundraisers, fellowship events, food pantries and other community activities. Participants will […]

Trump and Vance to announce a $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are set Tuesday to announce a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the federal government as they ramp up an existing effort to end the abuse of federal programs and dollars. Under the Fraud Whistleblower […]

Rockland residents divided on benefits of large cruise ships

The city manager also gave a presentation on the needed maintenance for Rockland's waterfront.