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Portland Wedding Show Will Make Your Special Day Fabulous [VIDEO]
If you just got engaged and want ideas about how to plan your perfect wedding, come to the Holiday Inn by the Bay on Jan. 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Jan. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Portland Wedding Show!
Below Zero Temps Shut Down Portland Schools
The bitterly cold, below zero temperatures have forced the Portland public schools to close on Thursday, according to the school district's web site.
Portland, Maine is One of the Coldest 50 Cities in America (Brrr…)
It goes without saying that Portland, Maine is always a pretty cold place in January when real winter sets in, but did you know it is also among the top 50 coldest cities in the country?
How Cold Will it Get This Week?
The first wave of the Polar Vortex has arrived here in Maine and it is going to be downright cold for the next several days with temperatures falling below zero, according to WMTW.com.
Homeless Remembered in Solemn Monday Night Vigil
Hundreds of Maine area residents gathered in Monument Square Monday night for the annual Homeless Person's Memorial Vigil to remember 35 people who died in the greater Portland area over the past two years, according to WMTW.com.
Win a 3 Month Message Envy Membership!
Enter to win a three month membership to Massage Envy in South Portland. Start off 2015 stress free. One winner will be selected the week of January 5, 2015.
Happy Holidays!
MKTO, Alex Preston Rock Q’s ‘Not So Silent Night’ Show! [PHOTOS]
More than 900 fans jammed into the State Theatre in downtown Portland Thursday night for the Q’s “Not So Silent Night” concert to see MKTO, American Idol finalist Alex Preston of New Hampshire and the Maine Youth Rock Orchestra.
Mountains Covered in Snow in Maine and N.H.; Dozens of Trails Open [PHOTOS]
Each week John and Wendy Williams of Williamsbroadcasting.net will deliver an up to date report of the latest ski and snowboarding conditions to help you plan out your perfect weekend on the slopes on and on the trails. Here is John's ski report:
All I can say is don’t listen to the rain forecasters because in the mountains it’s been virtually all white...
Downtown Portland Locked Down for ‘Suspicious Package’
Portland Police have shut down several downtown streets after they reportedly received a suspicious package at the police station, according to WSCH6.com.
As Snow Keeps Falling, More Ski Trails Open in Maine and N.H. [PHOTOS]
Each week John and Wendy Williams of Williamsbroadcasting.net will deliver an up to date report of the latest ski and snowboarding conditions to help you plan out your perfect weekend on the slopes on and on the trails. Here is John's ski report:
Ugly Sweater Party Was Outrageous Holiday Fun [PHOTOS]
Our first ever Ugly Sweater Party on Friday night at Ocean Gateway in Portland provided hundreds of people with a festive night of music, dancing, Sam Adams beer, and a chance to show off their creative holiday sweaters.
Portland Food Co-Op Now Open
Portland area residents who have longed for their own grocery store where they can buy organic food from Maine farmers received an early Christmas present when the Portland Food Co-Op opened its doors this week, according to WMTW.
Ski Season is Now Officially Way Under Way in Maine and N.H. [PHOTOS]
After last week's snow storm and all of the snow making at Sunday River and Sugarloaf, Maine's 2014-2015 ski and snowboard season is officially way under way!
Enter to Win a $500 Curtain Shop Gift Card to Spruce Up Any Room
Q97.9 and The Curtain Shop want to help you get ready for the holidays.
Win a $500 gift card to spruce up the room of your choice for the holiday season and beyond.
The Q Rocks Portland Christmas Tree Lighting [VIDEO]
Thousands of Portland area residents flocked to Monument Square on a cold Friday night to enjoy a night of rockin' Christmas carols on the Q Patio, the arrival of Santa and the lighting of the Portland Christmas tree.
Orange is the New Black Friday for Juston McKinney [VIDEO]
Comedian Juston McKinney decided to poke fun at the shopping madness known as Black Friday with a new video that parodies a movie that is well loved here in Maine, "The Shawshank Redemption."
Thanks to our sister station WOKQ 97.5 in Portsmouth, we can also enjoy a big funny helping of Juston's humor as we get ready for the official kick off of the holiday shopping season...