WMPG Sock Drive for Maine Needs
From now until Monday, Nov 20th, WMPG will be hosting a sock drive for the Maine Needs Organization . From Maine Needs – “MAINE NEEDS is a community donation center that relies on the generosity of the community to help meet the basic needs of all in Maine.” Maine Needs is asking for socks of all sizes and we ask that these socks are new. To donate socks to the drive, come visit us at the WMPG station, 92…
Dia de los Muertos
After much discussion with the planning committee, the organisers have decided to go ahead with this event to offer a community space for remembrance. WMPG, in collaboration with the vibrant Latine community and the Department of Intercultural Student Affairs at the University of Southern Maine , is proud to announce a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at Urban Farm Fermentory . This rich cultural event promises an evening of tradition, remembrance, and unity,…
Fall Fundraiser – Oct 18-24
CALL 207 874-3000 TO MAKE YOUR DONATION As of 10/24 we have about $5,000 to go WMPG is officially 50 years old! Back in 1973, university officials recognized the importance of college radio and helped make WMPG a legal station. Your donations have helped keep us on the air. We invite you to join us in commemorating the rich history, remarkable people, and incredible music that have graced our airwaves, and we urge you to…
WMPG 50th birthday bash – Oct, 14th at McGoldrick Student Center, Portland Campus
The 50th birthday is this Saturday (14th). Join our short parade from WMPG to the new McGoldrick Student Success Center. The Ideal Maine Social Aid and Sanctuary Band will head the parade at 5.30pm with their New Orleans style parade band. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE Want to be in the parade? Meet us at WMPG at 5:30pm, 92 Bedford Street. The more the merrier! Starting at 6pm at the McGoldrick Student Success Center there will be food and beverages…
Husky Chat Podcast launch
As students start to appear back on campus and new students arrive at the University of Southern Maine, we wanted to create a podcast to help new (and existing) students adapt and connect with their new community. Husky Chat Podcast, in collaboration with Student Engagement and Leadership launches August 21s, 2023. Host, Chris O’Brian chats with different staff/faculty to offer advice and information. 2 episodes are live with more coming soon! Episode 1 with USM Orientation Episode 2…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latine (or Latinx) Heritage Month takes place on September 15 to October 15 WMPG will be paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our community throughout our programming. Audio features throughout our programming Regular programming Saturdays 10.00am – Rosita’s Latinos Sunday – 11.30am Pablo Cebollon – A La Vista/Sergio Cahueque – Our Latin Thing Other programming Wednesday, Sept 20th at 7.30am, USM-er, Michelle Vazquez Jacobus and graduate…
Celebrate with WMPG in 2023!
Party plans for 2023 Nov 4th – Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event, culminating at Urban Farm Fermentory (more details to follow) Alongside the parties, we have also curated a year-long celebration featuring a range of special events and programs that highlight the station’s remarkable journey and pay homage to the community it serves. The anniversary festivities include: Retrospective Programs: WMPG will broadcast a series of curated shows and unforgettable moments…
WMPG wins Best Website at MAB’S
The Maine Association of Broadcasting Award s, otherwise knowm as ‘the MAB’s’, awarded WMPG ‘Best Website’ in their digital category. We are thrilled to win this award for the hard work we put into maintaining and updating wmpg.org Our website was initially designed by Page 1 Solutions and is managed/updated by Development Director, Annella Linton. Big thanks to Remy Lindemann and Serge Vladimiroff for all their help in the web development side and to USM student, Paul Keffler who helped…
The Replacements Tommy Stinson interviewed on WMPG
Tommy Stinson is a tried and true, bonafide, living rock and roll legend. He joined the irreverent and iconic Minneapolis band, The Replacements in 1979 He grew up touring America in a van and playing every bar and club from here to Timbuktu before he was even 21 years old. He started his own band, BASH & POP in 1992 and joined Guns N’ Roses in 1998. He’s released a slew of heart-worn, bittersweet, greasy…
