B98.5 - Central Maine's Country

I can't imagine what goes through people's minds at times.  Who, in any frame of mind, throw an innocent kitten at a school bus?  That's what happened to poor 'Hiccup', a black and white kitten, from Winterport.

Six children, in Minnesota, were recently diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis.  AFM affects the body's nervous system, specifically the spinal cord, and can cause paralysis. Unlike polio, there is no vaccine for AFM.

This little boy, Enoch, deserves to have the world delivered to him on a silver platter.  What he has had to endure in the last couple of weeks, certainly isn't something anybody should have to go through.  To help with his healing, Mainers have pulled together and sent Enoch lots of gifts.

This is just crazy...and these 2 had angels watching over them, Sunday, when they were in a freak accident.  And the incident was caught on camera by News Center Maine's, Samantha Sugerman. While Sugerman was preparing for her news broadcast, in Norridgewock, when these two 'no-namers' appeared out of nowhere...

I was truly surprised to hear about the Teal Pumpkin Project.  I think it is a great idea, which is why I want to spread awareness around the Teal Pumpkin and what it represents.  If you don't know what the Teal Pumpkin Project is...it's time to find out how you can create a safer, happier Halloween.

Maine has been granted one, final, waiver to follow the federal guidelines and become Real ID compliant.  According to WGME, Maine's most recent waiver expires October 10th.

Because of an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease at Massabesic High School, Scarborough High School has cancelled its homecoming game against Massabesic .according to WMTW.

I know...it's only September.  But ya know, I like to pre-plan.  The unofficial Black Friday website has released the timeline you can expect to see the exclusive 'sneak peak' for sales on Black Friday.

With the 'soggy' Summer we had, wild mushrooms are on the rise.  I have HUGE ones on my yard.  They are quite fascinating to look at.  However...these mushrooms are very toxic for animals.

The animals, especially deer, are on the move.  Especially, during dawn and dusk time hours.  We want you to stay safe and avoid a collision with your vehicle.  Here are some tips for you: