Choose your location
B98.5
New ‘Stranger Things’ Video Gives First Look at Final Season
Production is underway on the final season of Netflix’s Stranger Things. In fact, according to a newly released behind-the-scenes video, the cast and crew have already completed half of the massive production ahead of the show’s return. The video in question is below. You’ll hear from various members...
Morgan Wallen Just Reactivated His Instagram to Spill Big News
After deactivating his Instagram profile last month, Morgan Wallen is back — and he's got big news to share. The country star returned to the social media platform on Monday (July 15) with the announcement that he's headlining a bill at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadiumon on Sept. 22. Two of his closest collaborators and most frequent tourmates, Hardy and Ernest, are joining Wallen for that show.
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son [Watch]
Kane Brown has certainly mastered the art of parenting daughters. Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown, have added a third child to their team, a boy named Krewe. Brown was a guest on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, when he got candid and admitted something about fatherhood, that is worrisome to him, as he and his wife settle into their expanded family.
See 34 Adorable — and Charming — Pictures of Young Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan first moved to Nashville in the early 2000s, after graduating college. Not long after, Bryan became a member of a Music City publishing house. Among his first cuts was the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album, My Honky Tonk History. It wasn't long before he was signed as an artist himself — under the Capitol Music umbrella, Bryan scored another songwriting credit, co-writing Billy Currington's, "Good Directions."
Experience the Best: Mount Katahdin Among America’s Favorite Hiking Trails
Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website. The travel site Hiking People listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 10 best hikes in the United States. Ranked at number two, the site writes that it... ...provides a great view of the Maine backcountry standing almost a...
2 Major Changes Coming to New England Target Stores
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target? Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shopper's remorse after the fact. Hey, we've all been there, so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when it's...
The Cheapest Home That Sold in Ogunquit, Maine, in 2023 Was Not Cheap
As a realtor, I tend to nerd out on fun facts and stats. When you think of Ogunquit, Maine, the word "cheap" is probably the last word to come to mind. So I thought it would be fun to dig in and find the least expensive home in one of Maine’s most desirable beach towns that sold in 2023. Spoiler alert: it’s not cheap.
Benefit Event for Maine Twins Tragically Taken by Rare Virus
Like most parents, Kachira and Amanda were excited to welcome the joy of twins, Torben and Loxley. Shortly after they received their varicella vaccination, also known as the chicken pox vaccine, they were sadly admitted to the hospital. After a stay at Barbara Bush in Portland and then Boston Children's,...
Boston, Massachusetts, Earns Silver Medal for 2024 Ranking of Happiest Cities in the Country
Boston is home to so many things that make us happy, so it's no wonder it was chosen as the 2nd happiest city in the country. Here are just a few things that are iconic to Boston, Massachusetts:. Fenway Park. Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Boston Commons. The Boston Public...
Has the Iconic Big G’s in Winslow, Maine, Really Closed Permanently?
For nearly four decades, people in Central Maine have known that Big G's Delis in Winslow was the place to go for a great sandwich. Actually, Big G's not only served some of the best sandwiches in all of Maine, but also the biggest. These culinary delights were large enough to feed the average adult male for two meals.
Brand-New Event: Story Land’s 70th Birthday Will Be a Huge Halloween Bash This Fall
Pack the mini-van, because Story Land is having an epic 70th birthday bash this October for the whole family to enjoy. And when I say "epic", I mean epic. Your kids are going to love this brand-new event. This is all breaking news, so there will be more announcements in...
Maine Man Arrested After Allegedly Kicking Person in Face Repeatedly
A Maine man has been arrested following an incident that allegedly unfolded on Sunday morning, according to police. WGME 13 is reporting on Monday morning Rockland, Maine police responded to calls of someone being assaulted somewhere in town (the scene location was immediately made available). Callers that reported the crime indicated the victim appeared to be on his hands and knees as he was taking kicks to the face from the alleged assailant.
10 Slang Terms Mainers Use That Out-of-Staters Don’t Understand
Abby Norman, a blogger for the Bangor Daily News, came up with a list of words only Mainers use, and called it "The Outta Statah's Guide to Maine Slang". It's a great list and handy guide for that friend of yours "from away". Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.
4 Perfectly-Secluded Beaches in Maine for When You Want to Be Left Alone
Crowds of locals and tourists fill Maine's most popular beach destinations throughout the summer. But for some, the hustle and bustle of those beaches is just a little too much to handle. So if you're up for the extra drive (and perhaps a little hike as well), you can enjoy some of Maine's more exclusive (and secluded) beaches.
Maine State Police Investigating an Apparent Fatal Shooting in Lewiston
According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine State Police and Lewiston Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting. The press release explains that at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, police got a call about shots being fired at 77 Rideout Avenue in Lewiston.
The Heat Wave in Maine Shows No Sign of Letting Up
Here in Maine, the summer of 2023 was cooler and very wet. The same was true for much of New England. Clearly, this put a damper (no pun intended) on many people’s summer fun. If you were bummed by last summer’s weather, it looks like we are going to...
George Strait Salutes Law Enforcement After Trump Rally Shooting [Watch]
During his sold-out show in Detroit, Mich. on Saturday (July 13), George Strait appeared to reference the alleged assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. Just hours after a gunman opened fire at a Trump campaign rally, injuring the former president and killing a spectactor, Strait took the stage at Detroit's Ford Field on a bill that also included Chris Stapleton.
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Getting a Sequel
The Devil Wears Prada may wear Prada additionally, for a second time, again. (Obviously the title will need some work.) According to Entertainment Weekly, Disney is developing a sequel to the hit 2006 film, based on the novel by Lauren Weisberger. They report “all major stars from the first film — including Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, plus director David Frankel and producer Wendy Finerman — are in talks to return for a sequel currently in development at Disney. A source close to the production tells EW that original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is also working on the sequel's screenplay.”
Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk Debuts in First ‘Captain America 4’ Teaser and Poster
It’s a brave new world for the MCU: One where Harrison Ford is the President of the United States. Ford co-stars as President “Thunderbolt” Ross in the new Captain America movie, taking over the role from the late William Hurt. In Captain America: Brave New World, Ross tries to recruit the new Captain America, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) to become an official operative of the U.S. Government. It’s never worked out in the past, but maybe this time? (Spoiler alert: It will definitely not work out this time either.)
15 Movies You Never Realized Were Produced by Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific and successful film directors in history. But his directorial accomplishments — imagine making films as good and as varied as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Schindler’s List, and have neither one be your best work (arguably) — can sometimes overshadow the enormous amount of stuff Spielberg has made beyond what’s listed on his IMDb director’s filmography.
B98.5
21K+
Posts
77M+
Views
B98.5 plays the best country music and delivers the latest local news, information and features for Augusta/Waterville, Maine. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.