By Alex Theberge on January 25, 2010
Bogus. It was shocking to hear from someone that Facebook might charge for their service. As it turns out Snopes wisked away my fears as they always tend to do. Facebook will not be charging for their service. *Phew*
Posted in Living | Tagged 4.99, charge, facebook, fears, Snopes, true, untrue |
By Alex Theberge on January 25, 2010
I’m about 90% done with the new site redesign at The Valley Voice. I’ve include many new features including an animated slide show with title AND excerpt. The event calendar is now in the tab and the Polls will be updated more often. Please be certain to give me feedback, suggestions and praise so I [...]
Posted in Living | Tagged animated slide show, new features, polls, valley voice |
By Alex Theberge on January 20, 2010
Mark Kimball had a wonderful, albeit ambitious idea: to create an independent radio station out of Hallowell for Hallowell. Run it entirely with volunteers and start it with a shoestring budget and lots of great intentions. In May of 2007 I was on my way back from Vermont — fresh from divorce and in need of a [...]
Posted in post | Tagged ambitious idea, earthly delights, first meeting, graphic artist, huge project, independent radio station, jen howard, joel gagne, mark kimball, shoestring budget, take the lead |
By Alex Theberge on January 18, 2010
Keep in mind that “today” has never happened before.
Posted in status | Tagged thoughts |
By Alex Theberge on January 16, 2010
The key to success is through countless failures and relentless determination until finally finding yourself at the right place at the right time. I believe luck plays an important part in anyone’s accomplishment.
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By Alex Theberge on January 8, 2010
Hallowell is the place to be for good times, great friends and the best live music in Central Maine. Saw School Street Band as The Higher Grounds. Now at The Wharf watching the insanely talented East Wave Radio tear it up! Get a cab and get here as soon as you can!
Posted in status | Tagged east wave radio, Hallowell, live music |
By Alex Theberge on January 8, 2010
I found this wonderful promotional item online and felt it was worth sharing.
Posted in Living | Tagged broadcasting, cable, fun, swedish |
By Alex Theberge on December 26, 2009
It was easy to find a parking spot; No more than 100 feet from the entrance of The Kennebec Wharf. One of the best bands in Maine, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations was in the ticket tonight — and there was George playing with them! No cover to see them and only $3.50 drinks. [...]
Posted in post | Tagged Hallowell, Pat Colwell, Soul Sensations, Wharf |
By Alex Theberge on August 15, 2009
It’s currently named “RockMelt”. I’m not quite certain if this new browser being created by Facebook will be worth it. But I have to admit it’s very compelling. The screen shot looks interesting enough. What I’d really like to see is a Twitter browser, now that would be worth it! You can go to www.rockmelt.com [...]
Posted in Living | Tagged browser, facebook, rockmelt |
By Alex Theberge on August 4, 2009
So I’m sitting here in Hattie’s Chowder House when I’m told that two men have been shot dead in their home at Rumford. The article at WGME says: Friends and roommates Victor Sheldon, 22, and Roger Day, 48, lived at 244 Pine St., where they were shot at about 9:30 p.m. Police said both men [...]
Posted in Living | Tagged crime, maine, rumford, shot |