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Flag Day: Johnny Cash and "Ragged Old Flag" (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:23:29 +0000

Today is Flag Day, a day set aside to recognize the symbol of our country. This video of patriotic images, paired with Johnny Cash’s version of “Ragged Old Flag” seems a fitting tribute to the Stars and Stripes. It’s believed the idea of a “birthday” for the flag began in 1885, when a Wisconsin school [...]

Military Families – Thank You (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:35:18 +0000

I know Memorial Day is about remembering and thanking fallen soldiers. But I want to take a minute to recognize the family members whose lives are also affected. Thank you for your sacrifices to support your loved ones! As a news person, it’s my job to report when Maine soldiers are killed. As a mother, [...]

My Favorite TV Mom (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:11:04 +0000

Mother's Day is this weekend and so I started thinking about television Moms. I think everyone has their own favorite. The Mom they wish they had....or the kind of Mom they hope to be. My favorite is Sophia Petrillo from the Golden Girls. She's funny, sassy, and full of energy, even at 80 years old. I hope I'm like that when I'm an old lady!

Celebrating Mothers High Tea

Cindy Campbell — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:56 +0000

Want a fun and unique way to spend time with your Mom for Mother’s Day? I have the perfect idea. Take her to High Tea! Yummy refreshments, musical entertainment, and all the proceeds benefit an organization that helps women every day! This is the second year that the Bangor Y and Eastern Maine Medical Center [...]

It's May Day! (POLL)

JR Mitchell — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:06:35 +0000

There are many different way to celebrate May Day, from the traditional celebrations, that is related to the Celtic festival of Beltane, and the Germanic Festival of Walpurgis Night.

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Bangor

Jeff Tuttle — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:14:56 +0000

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013, so it’s almost time to show your mom how special she is to you and your family. In Bangor, there are lots of things to do on that Mother’s Day weekend. Make Your Own Bouquet Bangor Adult Education The frist thing many think of on [...]

Introducing Google Nose! (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:07:01 +0000

Have you seen the newest feature on Google? It’s called “Google Nose” and it enables the user to sample all sorts of smells! Ever wonder what myrrh smells like? Do you love the smell of a library? You’ll find it all now at Google Nose! I love Google! I can find anything there. When people [...]

Paying It Forward Idea

Cindy Campbell — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:51:41 +0000

A friend of mine sent me a great story the other day and I wanted to pass the idea along. Have you ever gone through the drive-through window at a coffee shop, only to be told that the person in front of you paid for your coffee? Or maybe you've paid for the person behind you? Well, this is an idea to buy coffee for someone who needs the help the most.

Forgot Valentine's Day??? Not If We Can Help It!

JR Mitchell — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:06:14 +0000

Life’s busy, work, kids, life in general keeps you running around like crazy!! And here it is, February 14th…Valentine’s Day, and you’re dreading running to the mall and heaven forbid you even try to get near a flower shop today!! Well, here at Q-106.5, we want to help out any way we can, so play [...]

Happy New Year from Q-106.5!

JR Mitchell — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 11:19:10 +0000

As we get set to wish a fond farewell to 2012, and welcome in a bright, fresh new year, 2013!All of us here at Q-106.5 wish you all the blessings a new year can bring! We hope that if 2012 wasn’t quite the year you had hoped it would be, or if it was the [...]