Were You at NKOTB Four Years Ago Tonight, Too?
Funny to think I know where I was four years ago tonight. I was at the New Kids on the Block concert, with my sister in-law Jessica, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland.
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It’s the ‘Ides of March!’ What Does Mac Dickson Think of? A Song from the 70′s, of Course! [MUSIC VIDEO]
Today, March 15, is of course, the 'Ides of March.' The date in history notorious as the day of the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. When I hear 'Ides of March,' I think of a fabulous song from 1970 called 'Vehicle' by the band 'Ides of March.'
A Few Notables That Happened on March 15th
March 15. It’s quite the day for things to talk about both currently happening and in history. Of course, as you’ve seen it is Maine’s 193rd birthday. On this day back in 1820 we said, "bye" to Massachusetts and became the 23rd state.
The ‘Cassingle’ is 26 Years Old!
Raise your hands! Who bought 45s? OK, the numbers are slim. How about a cassette single or “cassingle?” Again, raise your hands...
Watch The Vatican Chimney Live [VIDEO]
As the world waits for a new Pope, CBS News has found a new way to allow people to waste time at work, by watching live video of a chimney!
March 7, 1876 Bell Gets His U.S. Patent For The Telephone
"Hello?" has been a response we've been giving to a ringing phone since the telephone was invented. On this date March 7, back in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell got his U.S. Patent for the telephone or as basically read in the patent, the system to carry a voice.
Walter Cronkite Left The CBS Evening News on March 6, 1981
On this date back in 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off the CBS Evening News for the last time. Dan Rather stepped in for about 25 years, followed by Katie Couric for five and now the CBS Evening News is read by Scott Pelley.
Today is the 20 Year Anniversary of the World Trade Center Bombings
I know it pales in comparison to 9-11, but today is the 20-year anniversary of the World Trade Center bombings, which killed six and injured over 1000. I was living in Saint John taking broadcasting at the time and I remember seeing the pictures from CNN and the whole thing unfold in real time.
Prehistoric Perversion — 4,000 Year Old Pornography Is Downright Kinky
Neck-biting boner lust, bisexuality and headless orgies are apparently pretty old news, judging from these ancient pornographic images that date back to nearly 4,000 years ago. We always knew Captain Caveman was secretly a freak.
Waterville Opera House Community Service Project of the Year by the Mid-Maine Chamber
The Waterville Opera House was awarded 2012 Community Service Project of the Year by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Last year The Opera House Association finished a $5 million renovation project of the Waterville Opera House.