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Bee Battle: Cody Jinks vs Walker Hayes
The Bee Battle returns after a record breaking week. Over 60,000 votes were cast, and Cody Jinks beat out champion Chris Young. The Texas singer is back for week two, and taking on Walker Hayes. Anything but a newcomer, Hayes has been in Nashville for the last 12 years. He's co write credits include Colt Ford and Rodney Atkins, and you may remember his song "Pants."
Andy Talks To WWE’s Sasha Banks [INTERVIEW]
"The Legit Boss" Sasha Banks and the WWE are gearing up for Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center, a card which includes a rare Maine appearance from John Cena. It's Summerslam!
New Music Friday: Brett Eldredge
An artist's third record is usually where they get to make their first real statement.The first album is either heavy handed by the record label or, something they took their pre fame life to make. If that one takes off, they are rushed into the studio to capitalize on the success. Many times, the second record sticks with the first's formula. By the third, they've had time to breathe, and say &
Sea Dogs To Honor Skowhegan’s Margaret Chase Smith
The Portland Sea Dogs will celebrate women's voting rights on the Women's Equality Day, August 26th. The team will honor Maine's Margaret Chase Smith with a bobblehead doll. Portland's team will recognize passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the one that gave women the right to vote starting in 1920. Get there early, only the first 1,000 fans will get a bobblehead, and they won'
Carrie Underwood’s Husband Retires From The NHL
Nashville Predators captain Mike Fisher is hanging up his skates before the next NHL season. Earlier today, he announced in a column "This is the hardest decision I've ever had to make, but I know I've made the right one. I've decided to retire from the NHL."
Nightmares? You Could Be Sleeping Too Much
Have you started the day with your mind racing from a nightmare? You're not alone. I find that most of mine happen right before I wake up in the morning. Guess what? We may be sleeping too much.
According to the study in Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology, those sleeping more than 9 hours a night have more nightmares. Als...
What Was The Shortest Time You’ve Spent At A Job?
Yesterday (July 31), Anthony Scaramucci was removed from his role as White House Communications Director, less than two weeks after President Donald Trump hired him. Two weeks? Could it be the shortest tenure ever?
Hold my beer.
Bee Battle – Chris Young Vs. Cody Jinks
For last last two weeks, Chris Young's "Losing Sleep" has completely decimated the competition in the Bee Battle. First, he beat Kelsea Ballerini in a 94% decision, Last week, he upped it to 98% on Jake Owen. Next up? Cody Jinks.
Confederate Railroad Talks With Andy [INTERVIEW]
The 3rd Annual Boots 'N Bulls rodeo and country concert is this September 23. This year, the show stars Confederate Railroad. Danny Shirley recently checked in with Andy Austin to talk about Maine, Luke Bryan's fandom, being Johnny Paycheck's band, and other things.
Where’s The Pumpkinhead?
While summer may be (shhhhh) on the decline, the end of July usually brings the arrival of Shipyard's Pumpkinhead. With it, Instagram gold, displaying the novelty of consuming a beer made for autumn. Yeah yeah yeah, we get it. It's 85 degrees and you're on a beach with something designed for fair season...cool.
What Have You Learned By Watching YouTube
It's 2017. We don't have time to sit through giant step-by-step guides. Sometimes we have to learn on the fly, or need a refresher on something we're revisiting. I get it, and have used YouTube for a number of "how to" moments, and I know I'm not alone. Yesterday, the question was posed of what B 98.5 listeners have learned on YouTube.
Driver On 295 Hangs Out Window, Flips Off Traffic.
We've all had bad days. You leave the office in dumpster-fire mode, and take the aggression out on the roads. On these days, doesn't it always seem you get in the wrong lane? Yeah, frustration builds, and you find yourself blurting out words you've never spoken to another human being's face. Most of us stop there, understanding the road rage charges that would follow further escalation. Not 29 yea
Chef And Cookbook Author To Open Restaurant In Belfast
Residents and tourists in Belfast will have another new restaurant to sample this weekend. Evan Mallett, owner of the Black Trumpet restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will open a new restaurant at 108 Main St in Belfast this Friday.
This Week’s Bee Battle – Chris Young vs. Jake Owen
Last week saw the return of the Bee Battle. Two new songs face off, and only one lives the following week. The first two contestants were Chris Young and Kelsey Ballerini debuting their new songs. It wasn't much of a fight, with Chris winning in a 94% LANDSLIDE.
Man Pulls Fire Alarm In An Attempt To Free His Wife From Being Arrested For Shoplifting At Scarborough Walmart
STORY UPDATED 4:35PM-It appears as if the evacuation at the Scarborough Walmart today (July 24) was due to a man pulling a fire alarm in an effort to free his wife after she had been detained for shoplifting.
Who Wore It Better?
By a 4-0 vote, O.J. Simpson was granted parole today. While watching the hearing, I noticed he chose a light blue shirt. One not unlike something hanging in my closet. The same shirt I wore in my Townsquare Media staff shot. Maybe it helped convince the panel, who knows...