Renee Nelson
I am the News Director for the Townsquare Media/Augusta-Waterville stations and also the host of our public affairs show, "Issues," Sunday mornings! Make sure you come say "Hi" to me at one of our many live local broadcasts.
Renee Nelson
The Mansions of Newport, Rhode Island are a Nice Get-A-Way
A few weeks ago I was on vacation in the Newport, Rhode Island area. I had gone to the area to see Battleship Cove. But I realized just how close we were to the Newport Mansions, I had to go. I had seen many of them on TV sho
Kennebec Valley Humane Society ‘No Fee’ Adoption Months [SPONSORED POST]
The Kennebec Valley Humane Society has a deal for you, if you have a loving home and have been thinking about adding a cat to your life. For July, August, and September ALL of the adult kitties, 7 months and older, can be adopted with no fee.
Vandals Attack Hallowell’s Vaughan Woods aka ‘Hobbit Land’
This makes me sick to my stomach. What jerk does this to such a beautiful place? I wake up today to see a story in the KJ about vandals doing damage in Vaughan Woods in Hallowell. The 'person or people' who did this spray painted trees and the dam. How do you clean up trees?
More Summer Sites for Hungry Maine School-Aged Kids
USDA Under Secretary was in Maine yesterday talking about increase to the federal Summer Food Service Program. That means more kids will be able to have free meal at sites around Maine.
Fox News Calls Mr. Rogers ‘Evil’?
Huh? What? Ok this clip from Fox News is from a few years ago, but the call out Mr. Rogers as ‘evil’ and being the reason so many kids feel so ‘entitled’ now-a-days.
Sen. Katz Shares Opinion Piece on Recent Legislative Session + Gov LePage
If I was not already a fan of Senator Roger Katz, this would do it. Senator Katz is a republican and as we close the books on the most recent legislative session, he has shared his thoughts on the ‘elephant in the room’ (excuse the pun), the behavior of the governor of the State of Maine Paul LePage.
Chocolate Covered Bacon: Not Much to Look At, But Brought Smiles to My Co-Workers
Somehow we got talking about chocolate covered bacon at work. SO it being the hottest day of the year I made the decision to try it at home. Gees, it is bacon and chocolate, it cannot be that hard! Well…maybe.
Waterville Boy & His Vegan Recipe Headed to the White House
Way to go Noah Koch of Waterville! He is headed to the White House after creating a dish that won a national nutritious food contest. And he gets to meet first lady Michelle Obama.
‘Stuck’ Video is Real & Makes a Long Airport Layover Fun [Video]
This video has been making the rounds for a while, and causes some debate. The two guys are professional camera men. They were stuck in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport with a long overnight layover. So what do you do with all that time, your creativity and all your fancy camera equipment? (After all who checks a bag with $40,000 worth of camera equipment?) You make a video! A very funny, well produced video.
Mobility Scooters get Tow Behind Lawn Mower
There is nothing quite as satisfying as the lawn when it is looking good. Now even if you are in a mobility scooter you can mow your lawn. It is a reel mower that can be towed behind a scooter!