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
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!
Earthquake in Central Maine to Welcome Summer
Yes, you did feel an earthquake this morning. And it was right here in Central Maine. Between Augusta and Waterville , just west of Sidney,to be exact. Well, good morning!
Central Maine News: LePage Makes More Controversial Comments
Here is what is doing on in today's news:
Seize The Deal: Mahala’s Day Spa Glamorous Lash Extensions
Glamorous is not a word I would normally connect with me, but check out these eyelashes that are pure glamour and it really dress up a girls face, if I do say so myself! Thanks to Mahala's Day Spa. No amount of mascara, no matter the quality can give you lashes like this! And it was so easy to get done.
Anaplasmosis: Another Reason Ticks Make Renee’s Skin Crawl
I HATE ticks. They are disgusting little blood suckers. I have human friends who suffer from the effects of Lyme disease. It was a tick with Lyme that infected my old dog, CoffeeDog. I put CoffeeDog to sleep in 2006 because of Lyme related issues. In my book, ticks are gross. But they bring more than just Lyme.
Fun with Coffee Filters: Practical to Crafty
I have one of those re-usable coffee filters at home, so we ended up with an over stock of coffee filters. Whatever does one do with the extra filters?
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
I had the chance to talk with Liz Crawford. She is a Family Caregiver Specialist with Spectrum Generations! She was talking with me about the issue of elder abuse in Maine.
The numbers show that about 10% of people 60 and older are re
Let’s Go Fishin’ This Weekend
This is the weekend for some fishing in Maine and you don’t need a license. Because the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is encouraging Mainers to get out this weekend to take advant