Jon James is the former host of the Moose Morning Show
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HitchBOT, the Hitchhiking Robot, Dies in Pennsylvania
HitchBOT the robot successfully hitchhiked across Canada last year. People would pick him up on the side of the road, strap him in and take him to a new destination. No problem.
Opinion: Jonny James Offers the Answer to Save Saddleback Mountain Ski Area in Rangeley [Video]
Jon James offers his opinion about how to save the beautiful Saddleback Ski Resort in Rangeley, Maine, and help skiers stay healthy in the process!
Sensory Gym to Open Second Location in Waterville [Interview]
Sensory Gym, Farmingdale, owner, Tyler Hunt, fresh off of welcoming his new baby boy into the world, joined us on Thursday. He's getting ready to open the second location of the popular kid/parent stop. This one is at 99 Main Street in Waterville at the former Al Corey Music location...
Big League Players Converge on Oakland for Baseball Clinic [Interview]
Alfond Youth Center Director, Ken Walsh, joined us to talk about major leaguers who will be in town for the next few days. He's always a fun interview and he had some GREAT info for area kids!
The Veto Shuffle: Jon Performs Live Song about Governor LePage Veto Case
Mac thought there should be a song about Governor LePage's veto woes so he suggested "Veto Shuffle." Brilliant. So I whipped up an instant song. Enjoy (or not)!
No One Fights Alone: Online Benefit for Local Teacher, Shalimar Poulin
Shalimar Poulin is a popular and much loved lady. She is a teacher, she is a friend and now, she is in a battle against cancer and could use support and donations.
BarkAID is Friday at Capilo’s in Augusta from 9-3
Patrick Lomantini of Kansas is hoping to do 50 cuts on Friday at Capilo Institute at the corner of Bridge and State Streets in Augusta as part of his BarkAID tour. The haircuts are for humans but dogs will be welcome and all proceeds benefit the Kennebec Valley Humane Society...
Smithfield is a GREAT Little Town + Maine’s ONLY Leap Year Town; Celebrates 175 Years This Weekend!
We sure had fun with Jodi and Gary talking about the 175th anniversary of the town of Smithfield! The celebration is this weekend and is packed with lots of food, a parade, car show, concert and more!
Mid-Week Lunch Bunch Winners – State Farm Insurance, Waterville
Congratulations to Becky and the staff at State Farm on Main St., Waterville, winners of the Mid-Week Lunch Bunch from Subway in the Elm Plaza in Waterville.
Bye Bye Self Storage, Hello Home Storage! Jonny’s New A-Hole Gonna Save Some Money!
Paul Cowing, of Palermo, built my house 15 years ago and has built many since. This Saturday, he carved me a new a-hole (that's "attic")! He builds with precision criteria, all stored in his head, and he remembers. So it was no surprise that, when he came to my house Saturday, he knew exactly where to make the hole, how big and what the obstacles would be. He was spot on!
92 Moose ‘Big Splash’ Pool Winner, at Levesque Pools, Gives Prize to Her Parents [VIDEO]
We were down to the last few keys. I was oblivious. Mac was worried. All in a fun day's work. In the end, one of the final keys fit the lock that opened up the make-shift chain fence and Kristen Kronholm of Gardiner had won herself a new 18 foot, above-ground pool from Levesque Pools in Benton.
Jon James Calls 911, Complains About Dangerous Situation Caused by Panhandlers
Bleeding hearts can take me apart for this if they want to but, for the third time, I was in a near collision today because of a "good Samaritan" who stopped abruptly approaching Memorial Circle in Augusta to give money to a panhandler sitting in the island. The circle was open so I expected the guy in the truck in front of me to proceed but he slammed the brakes on to hand out some cash
Skowhegan Early Head Start Wants Kids, 6 Weeks→3 Years Old
Skowhegan Early Head Start is looking for children from 6 weeks to 3-years-old! Your eligible if you meet income requirements and live in Skowhegan, Norridgewock, Mercer, Smithfield, Madison and some other towns.
Augusta Fire Department’s Jason Mills Talks Safety [Video]
Augusta Firefighter, Jason Mills, joined us to talk about the fire department and, specifically, fire safety. He promises to come in periodically and give us some good solid tips that will keep the fire and rescue department, hopefully, less busy.
Maine Field Hockey Festival Benefits Center for Grieving Children [Video]
Chelsea Fournier from the Maine Field Hockey Association's ‘Festival’ joined us on the Moose Morning Show to talk about their huge event Saturday, 7/25, at Thomas College in Waterville.
Proceeds will be donated to the Center for Grieving Children...
Bob Burns Memorial 5K on Sunday in Vassalboro! [Video]
It's a 5K run/walk/jog for brain cancer research in Vassalboro on Sunday morning. There will be a ton of prizes plus Matt James from the Moose will be there. Get all the details by clicking here.