Nelson Jewell

God, family, country, and blue collar roots—in that order … that pretty much describes me. I'm a Mainer through and through. After dusting off the snow, I stumbled out of Presque Isle, Maine, back in the late 70’s to attend UMaine, and have never left the Bangor area since. From farm work, logging, aviation, education, and broadcasting, you might say I've lived an adventurous life. I love my wife (the bumper sticker on my truck says so), children, grandkids, church family, my crazy dogs, my ‘ol ‘97 GMC truck, motorcycle, country music, and a cold one once in a while to take the edge off. Be sure to listen in weekday afternoons on Maine’s Fun Country Station…Q-106.5.

Target Store Manager Gives Incredible Holiday Shopping Speech [VIDEO]

It's become a tradition for most major retailers to gather all of it's employees at the front of the store just before opening to give last minute advice and instruction before customers arrive. And it's become a tradition at those same stores to ready their employees for the throngs of customers with cold hard cash in their hands that will come running through the doors on "Black Friday... R

The ‘Ol Chainsaw Down the Pants Theft Trick [VIDEO]

I'm always amazed how heartless and stupid some people can be. Just this morning I watched a lady caught on surveillance camera stealing Christmas wreaths off from cemetery graves. Now that's pretty low. Now let's watch one brazen young man stuff a full size chainsaw down his pants right at the front counter and walk out...

Sound Patterns Experiment Incredibly Entertaining [VIDEO]

The experiment you are about to see was conducted by science geek, Nigel John Stanford. It all centers around cymatics, which is the study of visible sound co-vibration. It's seeing things vibrate as certain tones are made. You've probably witness window panes vibrating from loud sounds, or maybe seen entire cars shake as a young man cranks up the amplified bass system in the vehicle, which by the

Daredevil Motorcyclist Rides Huge Roller Coaster on Bike [VIDEO]

Dirt and sport bike riders can do some pretty amazing stunts on their motorcycles. It takes a lot of training, good physical health, a properly equipped bike, and a whole lot of nerve to pull off some of the stunts that we see them do. But the stunt you are about to see is absolute first time I've seen someone take their motorbike up onto and ride a huge roller coaster...

Sleeping With Your Baby is Really No Sleep at All [VIDEO]

I don't know of too many parents who haven't tried taking a nap with their child in the same bed. Sure, it's a good bonding time for parent and child, and they just may nod off for a bit, but inevitably they do what kids are born to do...

Calgary’s Worst Driver Has Been Revealed [VIDEO]

I think we've all seen some pretty terrible drivers from time to time, and every town, city, state, and country has them. I do have to say though that there are few that could be worse than the person in a snowy parking lot in Calgary, Canada...

Balls on an Escalator Mesmerizing to Watch [VIDEO]

Oh, the curious nature of humankind. Without curiosity a lot of what we enjoy today would not exist. And although experiments can be educational, sometimes it's just fun to witness the cause and effect of motion. Take for instance two curious guys who decided to take a huge bag of plastic balls to a public building and unleashed them upon an escalator...

Magician Gets Out of Traffic Ticket with Rubik’s Cube Trick [VIDEO]

Have you ever tried a Rubik's Cube? I have a number of times and could never solve one. There are those that walk among us that can solve the cube puzzle in just seconds. Then there's a magician that can not only solve it, but do it in just one second...

Worker’s Perfect Flare Shot Sets Oil Tower on Fire [VIDEO]

You've heard the old saying, "Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades," meaning that in life you most always have to be accurate, not just close enough. However, if you're an oil rig worker who has been assigned to lighting a tower spewing vaporous gas with a flare gun, then you really need to be somewhat accurate...

Man Surprises Bride with Anniversary Vacation [VIDEO]

Anniversary surprises are so hard to pull off. Probably the most memorable for Shirley and me was our 10th. I bought her a ring and made a reservation at Seguino's Restaurant on Main St. in Bangor. I also had a longtime musician friend Mitch Geel--who has since passed away, God rest his soul--show up and play a song for Shirley...