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
The Importance of Listening to Weather Service Warnings
I know...I know! The media is accused of being like Chicken Little and saying the "Sky is Falling" whenever we say that there is a Beach Hazard's Statement/Warning. Flash Flood Warnings or Severe Thunderstorm Warnings. Most times, there's nothing, but then on Saturday there was something!
Luxury Yacht “Kisses” Returns to Bar Harbor for 3rd Year in a Row
For the 3rd year in a row, the 175 foot, 35 million dollar super yacht "KIsses" has returned to Bar Harbor
Police Seek Information on Missing 14-Year-Old in Ellsworth
The Ellsworth Police Department is searching for 14 year old Sophia Glass who left home on Water Street at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16 and hasn't returned home. The Ellsworth Police Department asks if anyone has seen Sophia, or knows where she may be, that they contact the Ellsworth Police Department at 207-667-2168.
Cadillac Mountain Summit Road Reopens
The Cadillac Mountain Summit Road has reopened!
Maine Sports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023
Here are the 10 members of the Class of 2023 who will be inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame on October 28th! Congratulations to all
Acadia National Park Investigates Recent String of Vandalism Incidents
The graffiti, primarily consisting of red blazes spray painted on trees, rocks, and cairns, creates confusion for visitors, who should follow the blue blazes maintained by the NPS to mark established hiking trails. In addition to the red paint damaging park resources, it encourages visitors who might not be familiar with these trails to embark on potentially dangerous routes.
Bar Harbor Town Manager Resigns
Kevin Sutherland, the Town Manager of Bar Harbor has resigned.
2nd Earthquake in 2 Days and 5th in Week Hits Region [UPDATED]
Make it 2 earthquakes within 2 days and now 5 within the week! Who knew that the Dedham area was a hotbed for seismic activity!
5-Year-Old Girl Applies to Town of Lamoine to Keep Unicorn
Read 5-year-old Brielle's request to the Town of Lamoine to keep a unicorn and the town's response and application.
NORAD Santa Tracker 2022
Santa is out delivering presents! You can see where he is on his route around the world!
Bar Harbor Fire Department Offering Free Narcan Training via Zoom Tuesday December 13
John Lennon, the Deputy Fire Chief and paramedic in Bar Harbor will be offering a program via ZOOM for community members who are interested in learning about carrying Narcan. The class takes place on Tuesday, December 13th at 1 p.m. The Class is only 15 minutes long and is FREE
Dead River’s $2500 Donation to Keep Hancock County’s Residents Warm Turns Into $10,000
On Wednesday, November 30th, representatives from Dead River presented a check for $2500 to keep Hancock County residents warm. When matched with the $2500 from the Hancock County Sheriff's Charity and the $5000 from the Hancock County Commissioners, this $2500 has turned into $10,000!
Nearly Half Price Acadia National Park Passes Available During December 2022
It's time! The annual nearly half price Acadia National Park passes will be available for $28.00 during the month of December. Remember that most locations will close early on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day.
First National Bank Supports Maine’s Lobster Industry with $300k Donation
My apologies for not covering this sooner. First National Bank has announced a $300,000 commitment to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA). The donated funds will take the form of a $150,000 direct donation to the MLA’s Save Maine Lobstermen campaign
Sugarloaf Opens for the Season Friday November 18
If you've been waiting to ski "The Loaf" we have good news for you! Sugarloaf is officially open for the season on Friday, November 18th.
Here’s the 1 Thing You MUST Do If You Are a Parent of a Student
If you have a student at a school in Maine, here's the 1 thing you must do this week as a parent! That and lessons from a lockdown