I am the News Director for the Townsquare Media/Augusta-Waterville stations! Make sure you come say "Hi" to me at one of our many live local broadcasts.
Renee Nelson
Farmers’ Almanac Planting Guide For Your Veggie Garden
If you are going to trust anyone, the Farmers’ Almanac is my choice to help me try to grow the most common veggies as well as some yummy recipes to make your smile.
Protesting in Maine, Trumps Planning a Maine Visit & Other Things You Need to Know
Protesting in Maine, Trumps Planning a Maine Visit & Other Things You Need to Know
Two Maine Dogs in the Running for ‘Hero Dog Awards’
the American Humane Hero Dog Awards “is an annual, nationwide competition that searches out and recognizes America’s Hero Dogs
No CV-19 at MEMA Offices, Weekend Protests & Other Things You Need to Know
No CV-19 at MEMA Offices, Weekend Protests & Other Things You Need to Know
What Is the Purpose of a Tick?
Ticks are gross and caused health issues and even death. Why do they even exist? Well, they do play a roll in our ecosystem. But I still think they are gross.
CVS in Augusta Doing CV-19 Testing & Other Things You Need to Know
CVS in Augusta Doing CV-19 Testing & Other Things You Need to Know
Augusta Youth Art Competition Celebrates Maine’s Bicentennial
Calling all Augusta kids for the Augusta Youth Art Competition to celebrate Maine's Bicentennial and check out the prize. Oh my!
Lithgow Library Plans to Reopen July 13 + Other Summer Plans
Starting June 1st, Lithgow Public Library has plans for a phased-in reopening with new guidelines to help keep everyone safe. The drop-off box opens Monday and the hope is to have the building open on July 13th.
Absentee Ballot Voting 101 + Renee’s Opinion
How to get an absentee ballot if you wish and why I do it. The biggest bummer for me...no "I VOTED" sticker.
Unemployment Scammers, Beaches Reopening & Other Things You Need to Know
Unemployment Scammers, Beaches Reopening & Other Things You Need to Know
Red Cross Blood Donations Needed Now as Surgeries are Being Rescheduled
Here is one thing that is a sure sign life is getting back to normal-ish...surgeries and medical treatments that had been on hold because of COVID-19 concerns. Blood and blood products are needed to meet the need. Are you healthy and able to give blood? Please do so!
Contact Tracing, Waterville Trail Closed & Other Things You Need to Know
Contact Tracing, Waterville Trail Closed & Other Things You Need to Know
A Parade, Lakeside Lunch & Camp-side Peanut Butter Whiskey: Renee’s Weekend
It was a lovely weekend! I had no real agenda, nice weather and some invites to get out of the house. The coolest thing I did this weekend was take part in a drive-by parade.
Growth and Creativity in Downtown Augusta & Other Things You Need to Know
Growth and Creativity in Downtown Augusta & Other Things You Need to Know
Sunny Weather and Time for Some Gifford’s Ice Cream
Somedays this job is hard and some days it is like sitting around eating ice cream. Gifford's Ice Cream that is. They are open for the season and they brought us a few little samples to get us in a summer mood.
Memorial Day Events/Traffic, Cautious Optimism on a Vaccine & Other Things You Need to Know
Memorial Day Events/Traffic, Cautious Optimism on a Vaccine & Other Things You Need to Know