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
FAME is Helping Mainers with Ways to Pay for Education
It is always great to see and talk with someone that is so nice, like Elizabeth Vanderweide. I first met Elizabeth a few years ago because of the Harold Alfond College Challenge. Personally, I think she has one of the coolest jobs around. She helps people be aware and take advantage of money for secondary education.
Thin Ice is Starting to be a Concern for Maine Wardens
Spring is getting closer and the Maine Warden Service is warning people that ice conditions across Maine lakes and ponds are becoming dangerous. Before you head out on the ice, you really should test the thickness using an ice chisel or ice auger and check with locals known thin ice areas.
Flood Potential Evaluations: One More Sign Spring is Near
Bill to Get a Discount IF You Pay Your Traffic Ticket Quickly
I have had only one traffic ticket, and I paid it right away. The trooper got me. I was speeding. So, I think this is a great idea. Own up to what you did right away, pay the ticket and get a discount on the fine.
Lost Skier on Sugarloaf Found Alive + Well
It was a happy ending to the search for a missing teenager on Sugarloaf this week. Maine wardens say a 17-year-old skier who was found alive and well at Maine's Sugarloaf ski resort survived two nights in the wild by building a snow cave for shelter while walking toward the sound of snowmobiles during the day. Clever kid.
2000 Canadian Cyclists May Not Make it to Maine for Summer Trip This Year
Dancing Pony so Cute Renee Had to Share [Video]
Who does not like a dancing animal? Especially, when its a cute, sassy little pony, everyone loves it. Enjoy!
Gardens May be Coming to Capitol Park in Augusta
Lawmakers who support an effort to bring edible landscaping to historic Capitol Park in Augusta said it will help ease hunger, raise awareness of the importance of agriculture and show support for local farmers.
A Proposal for Sabattus Homes to Bear Arms [Updated]
Bear arms, not armed bears. Sorry, had to go there. A Sabattus man feels there ought to be a law which mandates every Sabattus head of household to own a gun. This is not the first time this idea has been floated. A town outside of Atlanta, Georgia did this years ago and it apparently worked!
School Lockdown in Norridgewock Over Mistaken Threat
Parents were scared as word spread about a lockdown at Mill Stream Elementary School in Norridgewock, Monday March 4th. Over 100 parents crowded around a police perimeter and waited to hear news from inside the school.