B98.5 - Central Maine's Country
Do You Eat Spiders In Your Sleep? [VIDEO]
Fact or Myth? We've all heard the rumor that you swallow 8 spiders a year in your sleep. This little bit of information has always spun around in my head just before going of to dreamland. But is this really true? Watch this YouTube video as someone actually puts this to the test.
Pay Your Age At Build-A-Bear Workshop Lines Closed
UPDATE-7/12/18- Don't go to Build A Bear Workshop today - the company has announced that due to crowds at the stores, all lines have been closed and no more customers will be allowed in.
The company shared the news on its Facebook page.
Has your child always dreamed of building an animal at Build-A-Bear? But it's always been out of your price range? It appears there is the perfect opportunity t
Road Trip Worthy: Hop Aboard The Ice Cream Train
There is nothing more fun than riding on an authentic choo choo train. It brings out the conductor in everyone. Whether your kids are a fan of Thomas the Tank Engine or you are just looking for something 'different' to do in our gorgeous state of Maine...take a quick trip to Portland and hop aboard the Ice Cream Train!
Guys Trying To Get On Ellen Show – Buy Limo From Dickering Twins
Phew! There's a lot in that title. The story starts with 2 random guys...not from Maine...who buy 1 limo...from DownEast Dickering Twins (memba them?)...in the hopes to drive across this great United States of America...to ultimately end up on the Ellen Show.
Maine Fair Ranks One Of The Best In The Country
Maine can do a lot of great things...and Fair Season is one. We have amazing fairs across this great state. But 1 has been ranked as one of the best of the best across the country. Can you guess which one?
MAINE LAW – You Can NOT Break A Window For A Dog Left In Car
It's against Maine law to break a car window for a dog.
List For 4th Of July Parades In Central Maine
It's officially summer! Put on your Red, White & Blue and come on out and support the local parades in Central Maine. If you're looking for one in your area...check out this list:
AUGUSTA SCAM ALERT: Prank Call Aimed At Grandparents
Please take a moment and make yourself aware of this situation. Prank callers called local grandparents, today, claiming to be from the Augusta Police Department. The voice said his name was David Miller. He continued to say that their granddaughter, Erica, had been in a bad car accident...
Rainy Day ‘Around Town’ Activities
Great fun around Central Maine
2nd Annual Chiari Friends & Family Picnic In Cape Elizabeth
What was just a simple idea, last year, has blossomed into an annual event. I couldn't be more excited. This picnic is a get together for patients, families & friends of the chiari community. A community that is growing larger and larger.
CONTEST: Do You Want To Build A…Sandcastle?
Do you wanna build a sandcastle?
Eat Ice Cream – Help The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Kennebec Valley
Say no more!! Help is on the way! I will gladly, without hesitation, eat ice cream to help a worthy cause. This event even requires you to eat the ice cream for BREAKFAST!! Everything is now right with the world. The question that is burning a hole in your head right now: 'how can I help?'
Firework Safety For The 4th Of July And All Summer
It's that magical time of year where we get to play our favorite game "Fireworks or Gunshots". If you live in the country, like I do, you know what I'm talking about. So, it's the perfect opportunity to talk about firework safety. This is important because I was involved in an accident with fireworks when I was a child. Mistakes can happen in a second. Be safe!
Lillian Parks Hussey School On State’s List For Repairs
This is GREAT news for those who attend the Hussey school in Augusta. I'm in love with this school and the staff that works there. But, the building, itself, is in desperate need of TLC.
Nutty Squirrel Steals From Magic Kingdom
Clearly, this squirrel's nuts are bigger than most. Perhaps,his motive was to protest the obnoxiously high prices at Disney. But, Mr. Squirrel knew what he wanted...and it was a bag of peanut m&m's.
No Laws Against Being Barefoot
You can drive barefoot