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
The Maine Home Show is Happening in Auburn
Home shows, It is just one of those signs of spring, like the first flowers that pop up in the garden.
American Awards is Recycling Your Trophies for Kids Programs
They are going to take your old trophies, polish them up, and recycle them to donate them to local children’s programs.
IRS Extending Tax Deadline to May 17th
They did it again...the Internal Revenue Service is extending the tax deadline for our 2020 tax forms to be in for about a month.
So Excited; Spring Arrives This Weekend
This weekend is SPRING! Honestly, I am so happy by this I may set an alarm just to make sure I am awake for this.
New COVID-19 Helpline Launched in Maine
There is a new COVID-19 vaccine helpline that now available for Mainers having trouble signing up online or other legit problems.
Happy Birthday State of Maine
March 15th was Maine's 201st birthday. Last year Maine's bicentennial was knocked off track so this year, year 201, it's time to start the party.
More People Volunteering For 1st Time During Pandemic
The giving of your time, the connection to the mission feels good in the soul.
Maine’s New Vaccine Timeline
Gov. Mills had updated the timeline Mainers can get the COVID-19 vaccine to be in step with Washington saying more vaccine is on the way.
Renee’s New Project: New Headlights On The RAV4
This, my friends, is my life…and my most burning personal issue…I need to get a new headlight (or two). Hope I don’t break a nail!
A Digital Art Piece Just Sold at Auction for $69M
“Everydays: The First 5000 Days” is notable for its style, price, and its connections to cryptographic tokens and cryptocurrency.
Some Experts Warn Against Being To Relaxed With COVID
Things are sounding good; COVID numbers are decreasing and vaccinations are going up. But still, we need to take some precautions to things safe.
COVID-19 Pandemic A Year In: Renee’s Reflections
It was a year ago today (3/11) that the World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus was a pandemic. Happy…anniversary? How has your life changed? Here is how my life is going.
Some Unemployment Benefits May Not Be Taxed for 2020
The $1.9 billion COVID-19 relief bill has passed and apparently, some unemployment benefits will be tax-free.
Renee’s Tale of Two COVID-19 Tests
Check out how Renee's take on the different versions of the nasal swab test for COVID-19.
Gas Prices In Maine Are Up as Life Gets Moving Again
Unless you walk everywhere or just don’t care…you may have noticed gas prices are going up in Maine.
Get Ready to Spring Forward This Weekend
We spring forward to Daylight Savings Time at 2 am on Sunday, March 14th. That, my friends, is this Sunday.