Jon James is the former host of the Moose Morning Show
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‘Koffee with (Senator) Katz': Starting School when Younger, More Pay for the Governor and MORE [Audio]
According to findings, children might benefit from starting school as young as 3. Will Maine adopt this? And what about the Maine governor's pay? It's one of the lowest in the nation. Should the position get more money? What about legislators? We discussed that and more this morning.
‘Shamrock Shiver’ Sends D.A. Maeghan Maloney and Alfond Chief Ken Walsh into the Icy Cold Drink [Video]
It was cold on Saturday. That was good. It (allegedly) made the water seem warmer less cold. I sat this one out. I got it crossed off my bucket list years ago!
The Lonely Soldier: A Dramatic Production at UMA Today through Sunday [Audio]
"The Lonely Soldier" is an account of the trials of women in the military from sexual harassment to rape. It's poignant, raw and honest. It also contains rough language and it's not recommended for anyone under 16.
Celebrate World Kidney Day with the Old Man of the Moose (No, not Jon James) [Audio]
When Grampy James called us up this morning, I was taken aback that he was so happy. Then I found out why. So full of surprises...and so full of something else. Listen and learn!
How Did I Miss This? The Runner Sled Championships in Montville! [Video]
I have access to the FASTEST runner sled in the whole world! It's form the 1930's or 40's and my dad rode it as a kid!
‘Shamrock Shiver’ to Send D.A. Maeghan Maloney + Others into Icy Snow Pond on Saturday, March 14 [INTERVIEW]
It's always fun to see people jump into a lake that's covered with ice (except for a small area that's been opened up for swimmers). That's what's happening this Saturday, the 14th, at the Snow Pond boat landing in Oakland.
Mac Dickson Told Jon James Something Long Ago….He Rejected it Then but What About Now? [Video]
The first time I brought a bag of "Dark Russet" gourmet kettle chips, Mac Dickson told me I got ripped off, saying they were nothing more than burnt chips they decided to market as a special product. I denied the possibility of that.
Burt Shavitz: You May Not Know the Man but You Know the Products That Carry His Name
This is a GREAT story and it's available on Netflix. The documentary is called, Burt's Buzz. It's about the co-founder of Burt's Bees, a company which began in Maine by a man with bees who sold honey and a woman, Roxanne Quimby, who had a vision.
The 1,000 Mile Iditarod Has Begun and Heidi Sutter, a Wiscasset Native, is Racing!
Heidi Sutter is a native of Wiscasset but, when she went to Alaska for college, she fell in love with it and stayed! Now, she's in the race of a lifetime...the nearly 1,000 mile Iditarod dog sled race!
Koffee with Katz: Dogs, Guns, Phones + Keno [Audio]
Every Monday morning just after 7, we are joined by the very popular and honorable, Senator Roger Katz. This morning, we reviewed a few things and covered a new one!
Gotta Respect a Business Owner Who’s in the Trenches with the Crew!
I spend a fair amount of time at the China Dine-ah and it seems whenever I'm there at the same time Lisa Wardwell, the owner, is, she doesn't have time to talk because she's bussing tables, serving orders, greeting customers or cleaning tables. She's has the same philosophy as former owner, Norm Elvin, has. When something needs to be done, if you're there and the crew is busy, you do it.
Jon James Responds to Unsolicited Hate as He Tries to Champion Women, Their Self-Esteem and Safety [Letter + Response]
Friday, we had started talking about Gardiner High School student Emma Hickey's video and it veered into women and how they dress when they're out (watch the video and you'll see how we got steered into this similar conversation).
Keep Tissues Nearby: Blackhawks Fan or Not, You’ll Love What Duncan Keith Does for Little Cammy! [Video]
Little Cammy can't walk or talk. She can smile. It's a really pretty smile, too. And a HUGE smile when she sees her favorite hockey player, Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks. You, like I, are probably a Bruins fan. I venture a guess that you'll be a fan of Duncan Keith after you see him grant Cammy her wish. Tissues may be necessary!
Pop Culture Videos and Images Destroying Young Women [Video]
Every single day...in tv shows, music videos, song lyrics, magazines, commercials, social media...young women are objectified and society supports it wholly, it seems. We watch the shows, we buy the music, we get the products, we comment on the (almost soft-porn) Facebook posts. Yet, it continues unchecked until someone like Emma Hickey from Gardiner Area High School (with Munzing Media) of Gardin
Century Old Badge Comes Home to Augusta Police Department [INTERVIEW]
Who knew the Augusta Police had a museum? They do! Albeit small, it is a collection of history from throughout the department's history, going as far back as the 1800s.
Peaceful Ending to Armed Standoff Near Hamlin School in Randolph
Classes at T.C. Hamlin School in Randolph were canceled for the day when, just after 7 this morning, a standoff began on Second Street, just 100 yards away.