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UPDATE: Man Injured After Shooting Himself 3 Times With A Flare Gun On I-295
UPDATED 3:15PM State Police say the man who shot himself with a flare gun Tuesday in Freeport is Daniel Abbott, 65 of Portland.
In Light Of Maine’s Opioid Problem, Was ‘SNL’ ‘Heroin AM’ Sketch In Good Taste? [POLL]
During the April 16 episode of 'Saturday Night Live,' the show aired a parody commercial for a fake product called "Heroin AM," which proclaimed to allow people to do heroin while continuing on with their day.
Know A Runner Entered In The Boston Marathon? Get Their Results Here!
The 120th Boston Marathon is underway, and we've got an easy way for you to find out how runners from Maine (or actually anywhere) fared in the 120th running of the famous race.
The Theft Of A Kid’s Red Wagon Turns Into A Feelgood Story In Bangor
If you don't follow the Bangor Police Department's Facebook page, you should, it's a very entertaining read. It's full of well-written posts, that are often very funny and informative at the same time.
Recently, a story about a stolen kid's red wagon caught our eye. Not so much for the crime, which is minor in the broad scope of things (but huge to the poor kid who lost her wagon), but for the ver
Stinger’s Scoop Members: Get Your Exclusive Lee Brice Presale Opportunity Here!
Lee Brice is coming back to Maine on Friday, July 8th at the Maine State Pier in Portland and B98.5 has your chance to buy tickets before the general public!
To access this exclusive Stinger’s Scoop Club presale opportunity, go here and enter the code LIFEOFF
The presale code is active until 10PM on Thursday, April 14...
Augusta Police Looking For Help In Counterfeiting Case
The Augusta Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect or suspects who attempted to pass counterfeit money at a local gas station on April 3.
Some Different Views Of Augusta’s Old Fort Western
Augusta's Old Fort Western is a familiar sight for anyone from the area. America's oldest surviving wooden fort, it has sat on the bank of the Kennebec River since 1754.
But now, thanks to a quick look on Instagram, we are able to get some cool and different looks at one of Augusta's oldest landmarks.
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St. Albans Man Charged With Murder In Shooting Death
State Police charged a St. Albans man this afternoon (April 8) in connection with the shooting death of his uncle inside the uncle’s home at 50 McNally Road earlier in the day on April 8.
Jay Police Are Seeking Suspect In Home Invasion
According to published reports, police in Jay, Maine are looking for a man in connection with a home invasion on Saturday.
When To Listen For The Big Bee Tractor Giveaway Sounder
B98.5 and Trailside Performance on the Augusta Road in Winslow are teaming up to give away a new riding lawn mower. We have a Husqvarna YTA18542 riding lawn mower, with a 42-inch cut, an 18.5 horsepower engine with fast automatic transmission.
‘Bee Happy With McDonald’s’
With school vacation week coming up, B98.5 wants you to 'Bee Happy With McDonald's' and win a Happy Meal for each day of school vacation week!
Stinger’s Scoop Members: Get Your Exclusive Dolly Parton Presale Opportunity Here!
Dolly Parton is coming do Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor on Saturday, June 8 and B98.5 has your chance to buy tickets before the general public!
To access this exclusive Stinger’s Scoop Club presale opportunity, go here and enter the code JOLENE...
Chelsea Man Arrested And Charged With Stealing Tools To Support Heroin Habit
A Chelsea man was arrested today (March 31) by Maine State Police troopers on charges of stealing tools to help support his heroin habit.
Stinger’s Scoop Club Members: Get Your Exclusive Toby Keith Presale Opportunity Here
Toby Keith is coming to Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor on July 21 and B98.5 has your chance to buy tickets before the general public!
Really? Texans Struggle To Name Three Towns In Maine
We recently asked some of our friends in Texas (Kileen, Texas to be exact) to see if they could name three towns or cities in Maine.
We figured that it would be a relatively simple task. Boy, were we wrong!