Matt James

Matt James has been working in Maine radio his entire life. Believe it or not, Matt actually recorded his first radio commercial when he was just four years old. Following in his father’s footsteps, Matt lives and breathes local radio. Not only does he have his finger on the pulse of all things Maine, but he is constantly involved in community non-profit events. Matt is a three-time President’s Award winner at Townsquare Media. Additionally, he recently won the Cynergy Professional Award from the Chamber of Commerce. Want to know more? Just ask!

This Iconic Maine Mall Has Officially Closed Their Doors Forever

It's the end of an era..

Maine Woman Bitten by Black Bear After Punching It in Her Back Yard Sunday Morning

A Maine woman went fisticuffs with a black bear over the weekend as she attempted to keep her dog safe.

Child Drowns at Maine Campground While Swimming With Family on Sunday Afternoon

While they were swimming, the brother yelled to an aunt that he thought his brother was suffering some kind of medical event in the water.

Maine Sets a New Record For Deer Harvested During 2022 Season

According to WGME 13, Maine's most recent deer-harvesting record has been standing since 1959. I'm no math whiz here but that's more than 63 years!

Official Opening Date Set For Brand New Augusta, Maine Harbor Freight Location

Okay, show of hands.. how many of you have been waiting for this freaking announcement? I know I have!

Multiple Arrests Made After Maine Couple is Held at Gunpoint in Their Own Bathroom

WGME is reporting that a couple, who was in their home on Court Street in Bangor, were suddenly faced with a life or death situation.

ALERT: Don’t Fall for the Maine Facebook Puppy Sale Scam

One Maine police department is warning residents of a puppy sale scam.

Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Beating a Woman With Pipe Wrench

According to WGME 13, police were called to a residence in the Northern Maine town of Fort Kent over the weekend.

A Four Bedroom House in Augusta, Maine For Under $200K? Finally!

Because I'm a nerd, I was once again perusing Central Maine real estate listings this morning seeing if anything surprising jumped out at me.

Maine Hannaford Locations Giving Big Discount to Veterans on Friday

Hannaford Supermarkets will be jumping on board with a really awesome way to say thank you to Maine's veterans and active duty members- and their families!

To Whoever Took The Fuel For The Camp Out Hunger Generator, We Hope You Really Needed It

Hey, friends, Matty here, and realistically this is pretty much my fault- as most things usually are. We kicked off Camp Out Hunger earlier today and, as you can imagine, I spend quite a bit of time up here at the site (Sam's Club parking lot) yesterday setting things up and getting ready...

21-Year-Old Maine Man Killed in Monday Morning Rollover Crash

A Maine man is dead following a Monday morning crash that resulted in the pickup truck he was driving rolling over.

Here Is This Year’s Password For The Giant Candy Bars From Peter Geiger in Lewiston!

1,300 pounds of candy is ready to go! The event will be happening at the Geiger building at 70 Mount Hope Avenue in Lewiston. The candy giveaway will be taking place Halloween afternoon from 4:30-8:30 PM. But if you don't use the aforementioned password, you'll only receive ONE giant candy bar instead of three...

Central Maine Middle & High School Closed Today (Monday) Due to a Threat of Violence

According to an article from WGME 13, a middle school and a high school are closed today (Monday, October, 31st) due to an apparent violent threat.

7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Central Maine Car Crash, 1-Year-Old in Critical Condition

According to the Kennebec Journal, emergency crews were called to a tragic scene in the town of Madison on Thursday night.

Maine Man Hospitalized After Being Accidentally Shot By a Friend While Bird Hunting

According to the Kennebec Journal, a Maine man from Industry has been hospitalized following an apparent hunting accident that happened in the Maine woods last weekend. The KJ is reporting that David Dorr, 66 of Industry, had been in the woods hunting with a friend in the small Maine town of Starks. Dor...