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.

Nelson’s Truck Before and After Undercoating

You may have heard me talk about how excited I was to get my 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 series pickup undercoated to protect it from the salt and brine that eats up so many Maine vehicles every winter season.

Rascal Flatts Sing I’ll Be Home for Christmas Acapella Style [VIDEO]

There are few Christmas songs that really touch my heart like 'I'll Be Home for Christmas.' And very few singers can really pull off an acapella style version like the country band Rascal Flatts.

Family Cancels Christmas Because Kids were Disrespectful [VIDEO]

Many parents don't always follow through with punishing threats when it comes to their children misbehaving. Some would probably agree that it's a major problem with disrespectful kids who feel entitled to 'get' things for them because that's what mom and dad are supposed to do no matter what...

Grocery Supermarket Checkout Grooves a Christmas Surprise [VIDEO]

I enjoy holiday surprises when I'm out shopping during the holiday season. From lights to plays to carolers, I love it all. I only wish I could have been in attendance when some grocery shoppers at a German supermarket called Edeka were treated a very special Christmas groove presented by none other than the checkout clerks...

Watching Factory Robots Fascinating and Disturbing [VIDEO]Effici

Efficiency! Ask any factory manager or board of directors of a company and they'll tell you that efficiency is key in maximizing profits. They may also tell you that one sure way to maximize is to remove the human element where and whenever possible, and that robots are the perfect replacement for flesh and blood...

The Thank You Project–A Mom Thanks Those Who Saved Her Son [VIDEO]

All too often those whose careers center around keeping people healthy and alive are almost never thanked for the miracles they sometimes perform. Doctors, nurses, paramedics, ambulance drivers, life-flight pilots and a whole host of others dedicate their livelihoods in making sure that the people near and dear to us live to go home to their loved ones...

Ugly Christmas Sweaters Bring in Beautiful Cash [VIDEO]

I think it's great to see some of those ugly Christmas sweaters this time of year. Every once in a while I will make a comment like, interesting sweater you got there, or wow, that one sure fell out the ugly tree, didn't it? Don't worry, most people already know that their sweater is something only a mother could love, but what you probably didn't realize is that there is big money in ugly. ...

100 Years of Hairstyles in One Minute [VIDEO]

Women's hairstyles throughout the past one hundred years have changed quite a bit, but when you begin to peruse old photographs you recognize that each decade brought with it at least one dominant style. Here's a time-lapsed video of a stylist changing the hairstyle of a model that reflects the decades of changes...

Real Life Tooth Fairy Brightens Kids’ Day [VIDEO]

I don't know of anyone who really looks forward to going to the dentist, especially kids. However, at one particular dentist office the perceptions of some kids just might change. In a cleverly arranged prank, some sweet children were visited by none other than the Tooth Fairy...

No Way! 77 Year-Old Granny Deadlifts 200 Pounds [VIDEO]

You'll have to see it to believe it, but a 77 year-old weightlifting grandmother is a new inspiration for seniors everywhere. Willie Murphy started lifting weights to get a little edge in life, and it sure paid off. Murphy is now a competitive power lifter, who can lift 200 pounds with relative ease...