Andy Capwell
Destination Maine: 2nd Annual Mountain View Campground Countryfest
Where the heck has summer gone? We are just over a week away from Labor Day weekend and a great way to enjoy it is with some great country music, camping, food and friends. That's what is on the menu at the 2nd Annual Mountain View Campground's Countryfest on Saturday, September 3rd.
Two Mainers Reach The ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Finals
Waterville area natives Jesse Labreck and Jon Alexis Jr. have advanced to American Ninja Warrior's national finals in Las Vegas after successful course runs in the Philadelphia city finals.
The ‘Most Hippie’ Town In Maine Is …..?
When I say hippie what comes to your mind? Maybe VW vans, stoners, headbands, Woodstock, peace and love? Thrillist.com did a fun post on the 'most hippie' towns in every state in the United States of America. So, which town did the choose for Maine?
Red Sox Rookie Andrew Benintendi Makes Catch Of The Year
The Boston Red Sox on August 23rd are tied for first place in the American League East, thanks in no small part to rookie outfielder Andrew Benintendi. The rookie just hit his first home run earlier in the week and in last nights game versus Tampa Bay, he might just have made the catch of the year!
Maine Does Well On The List Of 2016’s Best States For Women’s Equality
Source: WalletHub
Women's Equality Day is Friday, August 26th and a recent study done by WalletHub.com, shows that Maine is one of the best states for women's equality.
Cumberland Farms Closes in Augusta
The Cumberland Farms at 5 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Augusta has closed, when I arrived this morning a homemade sign read 'closed' and a truck was being loaded with contents from the store. It had long been planned that they were looking to move to a new location and build one of their 'new stores' with the added food choices like in Winthrop and Augusta.
Andy Capwell Celebrates His 16th Anniversary With B98.5
It dawned on me over the weekend that I have now been at B98.5 for 16 years! I started working here in August 2000 and it is so hard to believe that 16 years have already gone by.
Kip Moore Lifting Weights At Golds Gym In Bangor
A friend of mine, Scottie Pilsbury, loves to lift weights. Scottie was lifting with his friend Danny Moreshead at Gold Gym in Bangor and they saw Kip Moore.
Maine Gas Prices Up Sharply This Week
You probably noticed the gas prices around your town have gone up, way up. If you did, you would be correct. According to the price monitoring website GasBuddy.com, gas prices in Maine now average $2.18 per gallon, up from $2.13 per gallon last week.
What Stores Did You Back To School Shop At That Are No Longer Around?
It's three word most parents can't wait to hear, 'back to school'! When, I was shopping with my mom for back to school in the 1970's and 80's I remember going to stores that are no longer around.
Breaking News: Palmyra Wal-Mart Lock Down Over [UPDATED]
According to the Kennebec Journal, the Wal-Mart in Palmyra is being locked down due to the report of a suicidal person with a gun in the Palmyra Wal-Mart parking lot.
Join B98.5 This Tuesday At The Union Fair!
Fair season in Maine is in full swing and next up is the Union Fair and Maine Wild Blueberry Festival! The fair starts on Saturday, August 20th and runs through Saturday, August 27th.
What Television Show Would You Like To See Come Back?
When I first got to work this morning, I saw something on Facebook that made my day, the NBC show 'Parenthood' could be coming back.
This Dry Summer Has Brought Bears Out Of The Woods
Did you know that Maine has the largest black bear population in the eastern United States? You might discover that fact the hard way with this dry summer we are having in New England.
Awesome Uncle Henry’s Ads
Did you know that Uncle Henry's is printed right here in Augusta, Maine? The buy, sell, swap or trade magazine has been around since 1969 and is available at stores throughout Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and New Brunswick, Canada.
Libertarian Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson Will Be Holding A Rally In Lewiston
The presidential election is less than three months away and the Libertarian Party nominee, Gary Johnson and his running mate William Weld, will be holding a rally in Lewiston, Maine.