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
Chris Popper
Happy 204th Birthday Maine
Today, Friday, March 15th is Maine's 204th Birthday!
Mud Season Comes to Acadia National Park – Carriage Roads Closed Effective March 8
An earlier thaw has resulted in Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads to be closed to all effective Friday, March 8th.
Some Acadia National Park Trails Closed for Peregrine Falcon Nesting
The Precipice, Jordan Cliffs and Valley Cove Trails in Acadia National Park are closed to the public so as to protect the peregrine falcons from disturbance or harassment during the nesting stage.
Bar Harbor Softball Field Vandalized
We are hoping you might have some information that can help identify the individual or individuals that vandalized the Softball Field in Bar Harbor this weekend.
Fort Kent’s Sadie Cairns Sings Most Amazing Version of National Anthem [VIDEO]
Professional singers will tell you that performing the National Anthem at a live event isn't the easiest thing to do. But Sadie Cairns, a high schooler from Fort Kent just didn't perform it, she SANG it!
Helen’s Restaurant Named 2024 Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce’s Top Drawer Winner [VIDEO]
Staff from the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce made a visit to Helen's Restaurant in Ellsworth on Tuesday afternoon, February 13th, not for the pie, but for an important announcement!
Pope Francis Accepts Bishop Deeley’s Resignation, Appoints New Bishop-Elect for Maine
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Deeley, as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Portland, serving all of Maine, and has appointed Reverend James T. Ruggieri, as Bishop-elect of Portland.
No Tickets? No Worries! Watch the Flaggs on Your Big Screen TV [INFO]
No Tickets to See the Flaggs in Portland Friday and Saturday? No worries! Here's how to watch the games from the comfort of your home on your big screen TVs
Versant Lists Streets with Expected Power Restoration on Friday December 22
Versant has listed the following streets in their service territory that are expected to have their power restored on Friday, December 22nd
Versant Lists Streets with Expected Power Restoration on Thursday 12/21
Versant has listed the following streets in their service territory that are expected to have their power restored on Thursday, December 21st