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Central Maine News: Lawmakers OK Bill to Pay Hospital Debt

Renee Nelson — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:37 +0000

These are some of the stories central Maine is talking about today. 20-year-old Orono man faces charges after a body believed to be the missing Glenburn teen’s was found. Maine House and Senate approved a bill that would pay off Maine’s $484 million debt. The director of the IRS division that singled out conservative groups, is [...]

Orono Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of Nichole Cable

Mike Higgins — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:12 +0000

According to the Sun Journal, a 20-year-old man from Orono is facing charges of murder in connection with the death of Nichole Cable, 15, whose body was discovered in the woods near Old Town on Monday.

Published reports say Kyle Dube is in custody at the Penobscot County Jail. He has been in jail since May 17,

Koffee With Katz: Do You Think the A to F School Grading System is a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Jon James — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:19 +0000

Senator Roger Katz made his weekly Monday stop to see what listeners think about the new A to F grading system for schools. It’s very controversial but, controversy or not, if will help schools improve, maybe it’s worth using… If you want to see how schools in your area did, click here. You’re encouraged to [...]

Donate 'Pillows for a Cause'

Mike Higgins — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:33 +0000

Several local businesses will be collecting “Pillows for a Cause” for the families who were affected by the recent Lewiston fires. Starting on Monday, May 20 through May 29 donations of new, wrapped pillows will be collected at: Better Than Average Cafe at 1 North Main Street in Mechanic Falls L-A Harley, located at 839 [...]

Best Summer Camps In Augusta

Mike Higgins — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:24:06 +0000

Summer is just around the corner, and while kids are looking forward to getting out of school, some parents are not as thrilled, as now they have to find things for their kids to do.

Fortunately, the city of Augusta has a wide variety of summer camps for kids with a wide variety of interests

Maine's Underwater Turbines on Cover of June 2013 Popular Science

Renee Nelson — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:30 +0000

Ocean Renewable Power, a Maine-based tidal power company has a cover on Popular Science. (Yes, I did not realize the still produced Popular Science either) It is kind of cool. Their turbine uses thingers that spin and make power regardless whether the tide is coming in or going out. Last year Ocean Renewable installed one [...]

Former Maine Senator Olympia Snowe on 'The Daily Show' [Video]

Renee Nelson — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:49:54 +0000

I have never have had the pleasure of meeting Olympia Snowe in person. But, this is what I love about shows like ‘The Daily Show’ we get to see and hear people that we may only know from news stories and sound bites in a more relaxed setting and get to see their personality.Well, since [...]

It's Pumpkin Sunday! Pumpkinfest is this Fall in Damariscotta…Time to Grow That Monster Pumpkin! [AUDIO]

Jon James — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:46:24 +0000

To me, Buzz Pinkham resembles George W. Bush. I’ve always liked George’s personality. Kind of like an old friend you don’t know. Buzz is like that only I am blessed to KNOW him. And he’s gonna help anyone who reaches out, the help they need to grow an awesome pumpkin starting this Sunday! Pumpkin Fest [...]

A Fun Story for People Like Me Who Are Spaceshots…and it's TRUE!

Jon James — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:54:02 +0000

Back in 2011, I took my first walk on the Augusta Trail system in the Bond Brook Recreation Area. A great place but the wrong time of year. This story is from a late December day… The Walk When I walked out of the radio station this morning it was beautiful outside so I just [...]

Maine Chamber to Host Business Event Wednesday at State House [AUDIO]

Jon James — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:01 +0000

Want to weigh in on your concerns as a business owner? Wednesday, legislative leaders will be all ears as they attend the fifth annual Business Day at the State House, happening from 8am to noon in the Hall of Flags. Linda Caprara and Jessica Laliberte of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce joined us on [...]