Chris is WDEA's "Sports Guy!" He has been broadcasting MDI and Ellsworth Basketball games for the past 17 years and this is the 16th year of broadcasting MDI Football. In May 2020, he was a honorary inductee into the National Technical Honor Society by Hancock County Technical Center. He is the 2013 Electronic Media Award winner from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrator's Association in recognition for outstanding electronic media contributions to Maine Interscholastic Athletics. He is the 2015 Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce President’s Award Winner for Sustained and Exceptional Service to the Community In addition to broadcasting the sporting events for Townsquare Media, Chris sells advertising on the Townsquare Media stations. If you want to have your business reach our great community of listeners on the radio and the web, please give Chris a call at 941-1994 or email him at chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com
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Southern Aroostook Girls Win 3rd Consecutive Class D State Title – Beat Valley 60-42 [PHOTOS]
The School Board for Southern Aroostook High School better have a new trophy case in their budget because the Southern Aroostook Warriors won their 3rd straight gold ball, and 5th in the last 6th year (excluding 2021 when there was no Tournament due to COVID). On Saturday afternoon they beat Valley 60-42 at the Augusta Civic Center to win the State Class D Basketball Championship. Check out the photos from the game
Old Town’s Rally Comes Up Short – Oceanside Girls Win State Class B Title [STATS/PHOTOS]
The Old Town Girls spotted the Oceanside Mariners too big of a lead in the 1st Half, and despite outscoring the Mariners 10-3 in the 3rd Quarter came up short, losing in the State Class B Title Game, 33-25 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Friday, March 1st. Here are the Stats and Photos from the game
Orono Boys Repeat as Class B State Champs Beating Oceanside 56-48 [STATS/PHOTOS]
The Orono Boy's Basketball Team repeated as Class B State Champions, beating Oceanside, 56-48 for the 2nd consecutive year to win the Gold Ball. Here are the Stats and Photos from the Game
Governor Orders All Flags at Half Staff on Sunday October 4
In accordance with a directive of the President, Governor Janet Mills ordered that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff statewide today, Sunday, October 4, 2020 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.
Dog in Southwest Harbor Reunited with Owners
7am Update - Good news this dog has been reunited with his owners.
Owner Found
Update - The owner has been located and the ring returned to them
July 27 – National Chicken Finger Day
Today, July 27th is National Chicken Finger Day. As you get ready to plan tonight's dinner maybe you can pick up some chicken fingers for the family!
Fenway Park Changes [PHOTOS]
Check out some photos of changes made to Fenway Park to accommodate social distancing as the Red Sox get ready to open the 2020 season Friday night, July 24th
Facebook Going Live with Dr. Anthony Fauci – Thursday July 16 5 p.m. Eastern
If you have missed seeing Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert on television, you have a chance to see him today, Thursday, July 16th on Facebook.
2 Red Sox Players Test Positive for Coronavirus
The Boston Red Sox' bullpen took a hit, as the Boston Red Sox announced that left handed relievers Darwinzon Hernandez and Josh Taylor have both tested positive for the coronavirus.
Disney to Stream Fireworks Display at 7 p.m. Friday April 24th
Missing the most magical place in the world? Disney World will be streaming their fabulous fireworks display Friday night, April 24th at 7 p.m on their Instagram page.
Hannaford, Shaw’s and Walmart Will Be Closed on Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is this Sunday, April 12th. As a reminder, stores with over 5000 square feet will be closed on Easter, in Maine, and this includes your local Hannaford, Shaw's and Walmart.
Hannafords to Offer Special Shopping Hours For Those Over 60 and Those with Compromised Immune Systems
Hannaford Supermarkets in Bar Harbor and Ellsworth, as well as those throughout the State will begin offering special hours for those over 60 and those with compromised immune systems.
MLB Suspends Spring Training Games and Delays Start of the Regular Season
We'll just have to wait a little bit to get our Sox on! Thursday afternoon, March 12th, Major League Baseball announced the suspension of Spring Training Games and the delay of the start of the regular season by at least 2 weeks.
Downeast Maine Logroller Tames the Mighty Mississippi [VIDEO]
Congratulations to Ellsworth's Alissa Weatherbee who became the first person to log-roll across the Mississippi River on Thursday, September 26.
Freeform’s 30 Days of Disney
If you like Disney Movies then Freeform is the place for you during the month of September as they're going to have the 30 Days of Disney!