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David Letterman Takes A Paul Bunyan Selfie During His Maine Visit

3 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

The legendary talk show host had a blast in Bangor!It was "Can't miss TV" on Saturday night!You might have heard of this guy? The iconic David Letterman, paid a visit to the penultimate episode of "The Nite Show with Danny Cashman" fulfilling a life long dream for Dan. As you would expect, Dave was funny and charming as hell, and he seemed to really enjoy his visit to Bangor.
'Mission: Impossible' Star Tom Cruise Visited This Famous Maine Seafood Spot

3 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

Maine gets its fair share of celebrities who visit the state. "Stranger Things" and "Thunderbolts*" actor David Harbour was spotted at A1 Diner in Gardiner, Maine, in 2023, and Massachusetts native Matt Damon was at a Kittery smoothie shop in 2024. You might be surprised to know that "Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise, arguably one of the most famous Hollywood actors, once visited Maine and even made his way to an iconic seafood spot.
Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Scorching But Rainy Summer For Maine

3 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

It's can really difficult to explain the weather Maine has experienced so far in 2025. For almost the entire year, it has been inconsistent. The winter was mild by scientific standards but felt cold, dark and miserable to exist through. Spring hasn't been particularly rainy but there have been days and days of cloud cover deterring temperatures from climbing and from people enjoying bright sunshine.
15 Most Maine License Plates You've Ever Seen in Maine

4 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

In the 1970s, Maine joined other states in the country by offering special vanity license plates for their vehicle. It gave drivers a way to make their vehicle unique and, more times than not, send a humorous message to other drivers. In other cases, it's a very direct message. In 2018, a Facebook and Instagram page appeared called Vanity of Maine, which has over 1,000 photos submitted to the page of Maine vanity plates. Here are just 15 of our favorites.
These are the Top 5 Colleges in Maine, According to Education Experts

4 days ago | q1065.fm | Chris Sedenka |Bryan Rolli |JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell

Maine may be a small state, but it certainly doesn't lack the finer things in life. This includes higher education—a subject that is near and dear to many Mainers. According to the U.S. Census, over 35% of Maine residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. That’s good enough to rank 18th in the country and places the state above the national average. Clearly, Maine values higher education.
Could We Soon See 'Inflation Refund' Checks in the State of Maine?

4 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

Unless you are fortunate enough to be 'independently wealthy' there is a good chance that you have spent at least a few hours worrying about money over the last few years. Sadly, these days, even those who have what are considered good jobs, are facing financial hardships. Even though many companies have given their employees pay bumps, those increases rarely outpace the level of inflation. These increases are affecting all areas of life.
10 Maine Snacks You Can Only Buy Locally

4 days ago | q1065.fm | JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge |Erik Owens

There is just something about snacks here in Maine that practically scream, we do things our way and we like it. For example, why just eat plain boring chocolate when you can have one with mashed potato inside aka Needham. are not widely available outside of New England. Or take a sip of Coke and sprinkle in a little cough medicine, aka Moxie. Moxie is also the Maine state official soft drink, as per Maine.gov.Our local Maine snacks aren’t just snacks they are a lifestyle.
Cops Say A Verbal Argument On Harlow St. In Bangor Led To Gunshots Wednesday

5 days ago | q1065.fm | DJ Fred |JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge

What started as a verbal argument on Wednesday evening in Downtown Bangor turned violent, authorities say, when one person shot another with a firearm. According to Det. Lieutenant Brent Beaulieu of Bangor Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division, the incident took place around 9:30 PM in the area of 190 Harlow Street, near a local night club, the Public Library, and some residential apartments.
Maine Man Arrested, Charged With Setting Fire In Lewiston Park

5 days ago | q1065.fm | Chris Sedenka |JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge

Maine State Police have arrested a man they say deliberately set fire to a small building in Lewiston's Veterans Park on Main Street Wednesday. Fire personnel were dispatched to the area around 9 PM to extinguish a fire in an outbuilding on the premises. Once they got it under control, firefighters called the State Fire Marshal's Office to determine the cause of the fire. The building was not wired for electricity, so that was ruled out.
8-yr-old Maine Murder Case Ends With Conviction Of 3 People

6 days ago | q1065.fm | Sean McKenna |JR Mitchell |Cindy Campbell |Jordan Verge

The murder case of 48-year-old Wayne Foss, whose body was found following a fire in his home in 2017, has finally come to a close. Wayne Foss, Maine State PoliceAccording to the Maine Department of Public Safety, members of the Maine State Police, the Major Crimes Unit, and authorities who specialize in unsolved cases, along with U.S. Marshals, have been working together for the last 8 years.