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
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.
Miss USA Maine + Renee Want You to Know About Reproductive Health
When Ali Clair of China was in the office recently talking about being the new Miss Maine USA, I learned that in this contest the contestants do not pick their platform, but the overall Miss USA Pageant has its charitable alliances with organizations dedicated to raising awareness for breast and ovarian cancer. Whether it’s encouraging women to get a mammogram or advocating for more ovarian cancer research in D.C., Miss USA is committed to fighting for every woman who is battling breast or ovarian cancer. Nice!
Bill to Have DOT Study of Two Way Traffic in Downtown Augusta
Watch D.O.G.S. Dads Helping Their Kid’s School
I love learning about new things about the good things that go on in our communities. Here is an AWESOME program. Watch D.O.G.S.! D.O.G.S. stands for ‘Dads Of Great Students’. I had the chance to talk with Chris Rhoda and his daughter Emma and Cathy Gordon, the principal of the Belgrade Central School. Belgrade Central School was the first school in Maine to have a Watch D.O.G.S. program.
Augusta Forensic Patients Might Move Back to Riverview Campus Area in Motivational Services Care + Buildings
Joe-4-Oil is Opening 250 Spots for 100 Gallons of Heating Oil
Here is some good news! Joe-4-Oil, the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program, is giving Spectrum Generations access for 250 applications for a one-time delivery of 100 gallons of home heating oil designated for central Maine families. It is all based on some income guidelines.
Bill to Let Bars Open Early on Sunday, St. Patrick’s Day
Mainers wanting to get their St. Patrick’s Day started early this year just might be able to do that, even on a Sunday. A bill has been introduced to add a few hours to the time people can buy a drink on Sunday March 17.