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Sharon’s Big Helper!

Sometimes a little help is the biggest help of all.

A mom's work is never finished. There is always something else to do. Am I right, ladies?

Good thing I've got a right hand man!

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David Ranta
NY Times, photo by Michael Powell

Falsley Accused of Murder, Man Released After 23 Years Has Heart Attack After Two Days of Freedom

David Ranta spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He was accused of the 1991 murder of Rabbi Chaskel Werzberger after a failed jewelry heist the year before and was sentenced to 37 1/2 years in prison. Mr. Ranta, 58, was released Wednesday of last week after prosecutors admitted evidence against him has fallen apart over the years.

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Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Wins Marathon While Pushing Daughter in Stroller

Iram Leon isn’t going to let a little thing like cancer slow him down.

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Photo by Sharon Buck

Our Special Guest In The B98.5 Studio!

School was cancelled and Chad was on his way to work in Auburn so we decided to have Anderson join us on B98.5!

No, it's not bring your child to work day but for me it was!

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Photo by Sharon Buck

Take The 10,000 Step Challenge!

We are all looking for ways to get in shape and one of the easiest things you can do to start your way to fitness is WALK.

Doctors will tell you that. Physical activity is a vital part of losing weight. And here is one way you can "Step up to the plate"!

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Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Bullying is an Issue for Adults as well as Kids

Bullying has been in the news a lot recently. It mostly seems to focus on kids. And, well it should, growing up can be hard enough. Add in bullying into the mix and it is so much harder. Until recently, I thought it was not an adult problem, except maybe as a parent as a child faced these issues. BUT, I am wrong. It can happen in the lives of adults. Let me tell you, it is super annoying and disheartening.

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Getty Images. photo by Davis McNew

Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Opens New Web Site

A new website hosted by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office in Chicago is posting pictures and descriptions of unidentified remains to try and connect the bodies with family members. Most of the bodies will be identified by descriptions of clothing and physical characteristics, but in some cases pictures will be posted. Since this is a delicate subject, there will be a warning on the site to let you know some contents may be graphic.

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Win Tickets To The Berenstain Bears Live! Part Of Kid Fest In Waterville

The B-98.5 Electricity Maine Kid Fest is coming up on April 7th at Champions at the Elm Plaza in Waterville. The show will feature the Berenstain Bears Live! Generations of families have enjoyed over 300 books, but now you can see them live! The Berenstain Bears are coming to Waterville!

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Cereal Day, March 7th

Today, March 7th is Cereal Day, the food that started in colonial days as a mixture of popcorn, sugar and cream and served for breakfast.

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Sharon Buck’s Son’s Anderson’s First New Tooth!

OH BOY!!!  OH BOY!!! OH BOY!!!

Can it really be happening?

This Mama is so excited!

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