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WMPG is proud to be a part of the Maine Historical Society’s Music in Maine, an exhibition that has be up since March of this year. As the Historical Society wraps up this fantastic walk through the history of music in Maine, our film will be show n as part of this program! Join us on December 12th at 6:30 PM to watch our short film, An Extraordinary Place , which explores the history and current community around…

We are excited to announce that we met our goal of $50,000 during our fall fundraiser. If you chose a t-shirt or other gift with your donation, please swing by and pick it up. We are at 92 Bedford Street. We thank you so much for your continued support. Donate!

On November 14th Studio 51 & WMPG presented an Open Mic Night in Lower Brooks on the USM Gorham campus. All acts were welcome. We had live bands, poetry, Karaoke, jokes and more. The new USM internet radio station Studio 51 broadcast the whole thing. Missed the show and want to hear it – click here . Want to hear what is happening on on the Studio 51 Internet radio station on the Gorham Campus right now,…

Huge congratulations to the team behind Let’s Connect Greater Portland . They came in 2nd at the Maine Association of Broadcaster (MAB) awards. Let’s Connect is a public affairs show that airs every Thursday at 11.30am and is also available on podcasting platforms. Pictured, host Kristina Egan (middle) and Andrew Zarro picking up their award.  

WMPG has won awards for Tom Bell’s documentary – An Extraordinary Place. Have you seen our film, An Extraordinary Place ?  If not, now’s the time. The film, which explores our wonderful station’s history and present day community, has been, and will be playing at multiple film festivals across the country and even internationally! You can find our film nominated and playing at these festivals: June 20th, New York True Venture Film Festival in New York for Official Selection Screening June 20th 12.00 –…

🎙️ You’re Invited to become a DJ at the new Studio 51 Internet Radio station on the Gorham campus! 🎶 Click here to listen Studio 51 Sign up now for DJ training at WMPG’s newest creation, Studio 51 Internet Radio. If you’re interested in hosting your own show on this new internet station on the USM Gorham campus, email the Program Director and get on the training schedule. Studio 51 Internet Radio is for USM students who live on…

We didn’t get to air this show today due to a technical issue (power outage in Falmouth). We hope you can catch up here.  Tom Bell and Andrew Zarro introduce the show where Kristina Egan hosts a roundtable with US State Senate candidates. Guests today include Anne Carney, Stacey Brenner, Tim Nangle, Dustin Ward and Rick Bennett.

WMPG in support of the USM Department of Theatre , Kicks Off  their ‘24-’25 Season with The Wizard of Oz Radio Play & Listening Party. Can’t make it to USM to for the party, listen in to WMPG for a broadcast of it. Check out this press release from the USM Theatre for more info: The University of Southern Maine Department of Theatre’s 2024-2025 season is off! To see the Wizard, that is, in a…

Mark your calendars for October 10th at 7 PM and head over to One Longfellow Square for a night of heart-pounding bluegrass and folk music. This year’s spectacular features an incredible lineup of talented bands: World Famous Grassholes – These bluegrass veterans bring a unique sound, full of fast-picking and rich vocal harmonies. Known for their humor and musicianship, the Grassholes are guaranteed to entertain and amaze with their authentic bluegrass roots and modern edge. The Bayou Mountain Boys – This…

The first step to solving any problem is shining a light on it, and Patrisha’s show, “Let’s Talk About It!” is one more way we are doing this with the very big problem of domestic abuse! Patrisha gets real in talks with her fellow survivors— the real experts — on the classic ways abusers terrorize the people they purport to love, and how the so-called justice system coddles perpetrators and gives a back hand to…

WMPG now has a new feature on our WMPG app,”Leave us a message”. Available for both  IOS & Android it can be downloaded on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Download and check out the recently added a “Leave us a message” feature. Send us a voice message, video or email. Want to leave us a testimony about how you feel about WMPG, you can do it here. Send us a photo of you…

Listen to Between the Notes show where DJ Jazzine interviewed with Tom Alexander. Listen here

We’ve taken An Extraordinary Place to film festivals (and won a bunch of awards) —now let’s get it on TV!  Tom Bell, the film maker is raising $12,500 to cover the music rights that will keep our portrayal of WMPG’s eclectic sound true to life. Time is ticking—can you contribute to this crowdfunder ? This project has just 30 days to raise the funds, and needs to hit 80% of the goal to receive any money. Every dollar counts! Now is your…

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our friend and fellow DJ and radio host, Lorenzo. Lorenzo had been in hospital with some heart issues. Our hearts are broken at this news and our deepest condolences go out to his family. Lorenzo was a passionate music lover and a true champion of local talent. His presence was a constant at music events, and he was especially…

Great news feature here from USM.  The generation that grew up watching “Bob the Builder” is now college age, and they’re still learning from their favorite cartoon handyman. William Dufris was the voice actor who spoke for Bob on the show’s original American broadcasts. The equipment that Dufris used for his recordings now resides at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. Students use it to hone the same skills that laid the foundation for Dufris’ career. “When I was a…

It’s time for the WMPG Music Yard Sale! It happens on Sunday, August 11th from 10am to 2pm! The location is right in WMPG’s own driveway and back-yard. We are located at 92 Bedford Street on the USM Portland campus. This year’s sale features records, cds & music equipment from WMPG’s vaults along with WMPG volunteers setting up their own tables. If you would like to donate to WMPG in another way, we are accepting…

We were truly overwhelmed by your incredible generosity during our recent Spring fundraiser. We faced some challenges due to being off the air during the winter storm but I’m pleased to share that we anticipate reaching $55,000 of our $60,000 goal.  Your support ensures that we can continue to bring you the radio shows you love. Thank you for investing in community radio!  From all the team here at WMPG, a big thank you.

Last weekend, the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus became a hotspot for music enthusiasts as WMPG’s Battle of the Bands contest unfolded, delivering a night of pulsating rhythms and soul-stirring melodies. As an avid supporter of local talent, I was eager to witness the magic, and the event did not disappoint. Here’s a glimpse into the electrifying performances and the standout winners who stole the show. From the first chord to the final encore,…

In honor of Women’s History Month, WMPG is proud to spotlight remarkable women in our community and around the world. Throughout March, we’re dedicating each day to telling the story of one of the many women trailblazers, activists, artists, leaders, and unsung heroes who have shaped our world. Tune in to hear our daily audio features or listen to them below! Marie Curie Flannery O’Connor Quinta Brunson June Mckenzie Jennifer Roe Gloria Steinem Michelle Zauner  Angela Davis  Michelle Yeoh Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Toni Morrison Jessica Meir Josephine Baker Margaret E. Knight Margaret Chase Smith Tu Youyou Rose Marasco Karen Carpenter…

On her most recent episode of Intercultural Insights, Dr. Idella Glenn sat with Bob Greene, a former journalist and teacher of Maine’s Black history at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Dr. Glenn is one of four hosts of Intercultural Insights and her segment of the show airs on the third Tuesday of every month. On the first Tuesday, you can hear Rose Barboza on the Black Owned Maine Podcast. On the second Tuesday, Dr. David…