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Watch These People Driving Forklifts Wrong — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:00:05 +0000

[onescreen item="5102428"] Driving a forklift requires a lot of training, and for good reason. Generally, when something requires a forklift, it’s pretty heavy and tends to be quite valuable. Hence the required training. But sometimes, even the most well-trained driver has an off-day. The Daily Distraction is your Internet break from reality. Whether you’re eating lunch at [...]

James Gandolfini Dead at Age 51

Damon Houx — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:59:26 +0000

Beloved character actor James Gandolfini, best known as Tony Soprano on HBO’s classic mafia series ‘The Sopranos,’ has passed away suddenly at the age of 51 after a heart attack. HBO released a statement confirming Gandolfini’s passing and saying: We’re all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of [...]

More Teens Saying Goodbye to Facebook and Hello to New Social Media Sites–What Are They?

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:37:47 +0000

Let’s face it, young people just can’t stand adults infringing upon their lives in the Facebook world. I mean, wasn’t the adults who invaded MySpace, driving kids to Facebook? And now adults have pretty much taken over Facebook. What are teens to do?!! Tumblr, Pheed, and other social outlets are gaining ground in the teen [...]

Brewer Police Arrest Store Employee in Big Apple Robbery

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:44:15 +0000

Brewer police have arrested a second person in connection to a robbery at the Big Apple convenience store. It appears to have been an inside job with a store employee conspiring with Meghan Herbert of Bangor to stage the robbery. Stephen Thoner, 37, is charged with felony theft. Police say Thoner was an employee at [...]

Gary Allan's Life Flashes Before His Eyes in 'Pieces' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:57 +0000

Pieces of Gary Allan‘s heart and soul fly around like swirls of confetti in his new ‘Pieces’ video. Those pieces are made up of photos, which feature memories and good times in his life. In today’s digital age, when photos are something you look at on a computer monitor or a smartphone screen and are [...]

Toby Keith, 'Drinks After Work' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:00:34 +0000

Some believe the R&B-influenced country sound of the '70s and '80s is poised to make a big comeback, and recent releases from Trace Adkins and Joe Nichols are evidence of that. Toby Keith's new song 'Drinks After Work' jumps the flashback needle, however. He's a bit ahead of his time in being behind the times.

Best Places to Buy July 4th Fireworks Near Bangor

Townsquare Media Bangor — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:48:41 +0000

July 4th is just around the corner, and now that fireworks are legal here in Maine, we thought we’d make a list of stores near Bangor that sell fireworks. Make sure to check that your town allows the discharge of fireworks, because not all towns do. Have fun and be safe on this Independence Day! Click [...]

Amazing! Music Helping to Save Preemies in NICU [VIDEO]

Nelson Jewell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:10:58 +0000

With all the technology and medical advances in the world, sweet, soothing music is now playing a vital role in helping to save premature babies, and babies with other maladies in neo-natal intensive care units. When you think about how music affects all us, both emotionally and spiritually, it only makes sense that music can [...]

Accused Killer Pleads Not Guilty in Nichole Cable Murder

Susan Patten — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:25 +0000

BANGOR, Maine –The Orono man accused of killing Glenburn teenager Nichole Cable pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during a brief appearance at the Penobscot Judicial Center. Kyle Dube, 20, is charged with intentional or knowing murder and kidnapping in conneciton with the death of Cable, a 15-year-old sophomore at Old Town High School. Shackled today [...]

'Girl Ridin' Shotgun' is New Music from Joe Diffie! It's Today's Fresh Track

JR Mitchell — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:26 +0000

Joe Diffie was a huge hit-maker from the 90's who was recently thrust back into the spotlight with the popularity of Jason Aldean's '1994'! Hits like 'Ships That Don't Come In' 'Home' & 'John Deere Green' made Joe Diffie a country regular. Now Joe returns with new music, and returns the favor to Jason Aldean. 'Girl Ridin' Shotgun' is his latest and it's Today's Fresh Track of the Day on Q-106.5!