Jen Stanley
Easy Camping Hacks That Will Change Your Summer!
I'm going camping this weekend and wanted to look into some cool and creative ideas on how to maximize my fun and also make things easier with packing! These are some great tips and tricks for making your camping trip a little easier and convenient...
Disc Golf Season Is In Full Force For The Summer
The sport of disc golf has taken Maine by storm in the past few years, with many different courses popping up across the state. This sport has become more and more popular over the past few years. It's a great way to get some exercise, get outside, and have a little competitive gaming, at any age!
Augusta’s Culture Reborn Through Restoration Of Colonial Theatre
As folks around Central Maine make their way to work daily, they pass a historical site cherished by many in the neighborhood. The Colonial Theatre sits on Water Street in Augusta... and has sat there since 1913. Generations have come and gone while this structure has stayed for over 100 years
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Watch Hilarious National Anthem Fails And Enter To Sing At Boots N Bulls
Our Boots N Bulls rodeo is just around the corner, coming to you from the Topsham Fairgrounds Sept. 17th! However, we've been in search of a singer to perform the National Anthem! The winner not only gets to perform, but gets 2 FREE tickets to the show and rodeo...
The Maine Agricultural Fairs Are Back In Town
It's that time of year again! When the fairs start coming to town and the air smells like fried dough and fun!
The Skowhegan State Fair has been going on since 1818 and is the nation's oldest consecutively running agricultural fair! This year it will be going on from August 11 to the 20th with truck pulls those Saturdays at 6:30pm and demolition derbies at 7:30pm on the 12th, 15th, and 19th...
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Win A Kayak And Visit These Beautiful Maine Locations
We are giving away a double-seated Sea Eagle Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package! You can enter to win here!
I took to Instagram under #KayakMaine in search of beautiful places to kayak in Maine on a sunny summer day, once you do win...
Ingredient In Peanut Butter Is Toxic To Dogs Plus Other Dangerous Foods
While doing a little research on homemade dog treats that I could make for my boy, Jack, I came across some scary information that I'd like to pass on to every dog lover!
According to Veterinary Medicine News, the artificial sweetener: Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs and is found in...
Kennebec Cider’s First Annual Summerfest This Saturday
Saturday, July 9th, from 1pm to 5pm, head to 42 Case Road in Winthrop to enjoy some sweet cider!
This event is FREE for general admission and only $10 for a VIP tour and tasting before the general publics' turn. The tastings even include a limited edition cider filled with blueberries and raspberries...
Check Out Photos Of Poisonous Plants In Maine
Last summer I had a nasty case of poison ivy that drove me to the brink of insanity. This summer I'd like to help myself and everyone else stay away from having any kind of similar experience.
Ten Things On My Summer Bucket List
Since this is my last summer before I graduate from college and have to get a big girl job I've been trying to think of some really fun things to make this summer one to remember! I'm excited to finish it my list before my last semester starts up in September and the air starts to feel colder...
A Sister Living Among Brothers
Although I live in Mercer, my internship here at B98.5 is in Augusta. Since my Mother's house is in Sidney, I prefer to travel from there so I can sleep in a little longer and have a shorter drive. As a result of this I encounter my two brothers more often than I have in the past 4 years since I've been away at college...
The Most Popular Dog Breeds On The East Coast
I have a pit-bull yellow lab mix that couldn't be a more lovable pup. My friend Kate has a golden doodle. However, according to Mental Floss, the most popular dog breed in Maine is.... a lab? Do you agree?
The second most popular breed in Maine is the Golden Retriever...
Support Local Farmers By Shopping At Farmer’s Markets In Central Maine
With summer rolling on, local farmer's markets are popping up again all throughout Maine! Let's work to support these local farmers by giving back to our communities and eating fresher products.
Right here in Augusta, you can find the Augusta Farmer's Market at Turnpike Mall...
What’s In The Name Of Your Small Town In Maine?
Do you ever wonder why certain cities and towns are called what they're called? We get our names from our parents... but who were the parents of the towns we live in today?
According to MaineAnEncyclopedia.com, Waterville became a city in 1888, but was nicknamed "Elm City" due to the amount of old trees...
Funny And Unique Gifts For Father’s Day
There's the usual: some kind of power tool that will be added to the ever growing collection, a new wallet (that he only accepts because he doesn't want to hurt your feelings when he'd really rather keep the broken in one)... a coffee thermos, a new fishing pole, a hunting jacket or...
Messalonskee Grad And Oakland Native Sam Dexter Drafted By White Sox
What's the difference between the Red Sox and the White Sox? The answer is Sam Dexter.
A lot of Central and Southern Mainers are going to be changing the team they cheer for after this recent MLB first-year player draft pick.
Sam Dexter, a recent graduate of the University of Southern Maine and a graduate of Messalonskee High School in Oakland, was drafted to the White Sox this past Saturday after