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Want To See The International Space Station From The Augusta Area? Here’s How!
OK, this is too cool! Did you know you can see the International Space Station as it orbits the Earth? You can! And NASA has made it easy by publishing a timetable of when it is possible to see it from the Augusta area.
Vote For Which Ad Doritos Airs During The Super Bowl [VIDEOS/POLL]
Doritos wants you to help pick its Super Bowl ad!
Police Locate Person Who Abandoned Dog In Parking Lot Of Greater Androscoggin Humane Society
The Lewiston Police say they have found the person who abandoned a dog in the parking lot of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston. The humane society was closed at the time the dog was left, and the dog was later hit by a car and killed.
Augusta Woman Facing Murder Charges Dies In Jail
State Police say the woman who was charged Monday with murder in connection with an Augusta homicide in November, died this afternoon (Jan. 27).
Get Your Exclusive 2016 Country Megaticket Presale Opportunity!
The 2016 Country Megaticket has been announced for Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor.
Eight mega country concerts are coming to Bangor and your country Megaticket gets you in to all eight shows!
B98.5 Is Looking For A Few Good Writers!
We are looking for a few good local freelance writers to contribute to b985.fm. It’s a paying gig, and you can have fun creating great local stories to your favorite radio station’s website!
Hear Chris Lane On The Morning Buzz!
Brand new country artist, Chris Lane, joined McCoy & Dyer on the Morning Buzz to talk about his musical career and, of course, his debut single 'Fix'. Fix is at number 33 on the charts.
How Many Days Until Spring In Central Maine + How Many Days Until Opening Day? We’ve Got The Answer!
Winters get long in Maine, so it's good to know that there is an end in sight! With that in mind, here is a handy countdown clock to the beginning of spring, so you'll know right down to the second how much longer you have to endure winter. And as an added bonus, we've thrown in a countdown to the Red Sox opener in Cleveland on April 4!
UPDATE: No Sign Of Shooter At San Diego Naval Medical Center
According to the Associated Press. the Navy says an initial inspection at Naval Medical Center San Diego found no sign of a gunman or a shooting.
Two Augusta Residents Arrested In Connection With November Murder
State Police say a man and woman from Augusta have been formally charged in connection with the death of a man inside their apartment in November.
Waterville Man Dies In Overnight Fire
The State Fire Marshal's Office is reporting that a Waterville man was killed in a fire early this morning (Jan. 25).
Fairfield Mother Arrested On Murder Charges
State Police have charged a Fairfield mother with murder in connection with the death of her newborn infant.
Bangor Cops Post ‘Helpful’ Advice On Dealing With Snowstorms For People In Mid-Atlantic
For once, a major winter snowstorm is going to miss us here in Maine. But other parts of the East Coast won't be so lucky. The Mid-Atlantic region of the country is going to get hit hard by the weekend storm. Fortunately, the Bangor Police have some helpful advice on their Facebook page to help those poor people weather the storm so they can return and spend money in Maine in the summer!
Police Arrest Two In Oakland On Charges Of Selling Heroin
After a two-month investigation, agents from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency have arrested a New York man and a woman from Oakland on heroin charges.
Taste of Country Music Festival Adds Kid Rock As Third Headliner
It’s a big day for our friends at Taste of Country Music Festival. Today they announced the festival’s third headliner.
Kid Rock will join Kenny Chesney and Jake Owen as headliners for the 2016 Taste of Country Music Festival from June 10-12 in Hunter Mountain, N...
Stinger’s Scoop Club Members: Get Your Exclusive Hunter Hayes Presale Opportunity Here!
Hunter Hayes is coming to the Maine State Pier in Portland, on Friday, August 12, and B98.5 has your exclusive chance to get tickets before they go on sale to the general public!