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
“Ellsworthy” T-Shirts Hats and Hoodies to Benefit Local Businesses
You can help local Ellsworth businesses with the purchase of a T-shirt, Hat, or Hoodie and show that you are truly “Ellsworthy”! You must order by July 1st!
Acadia National Park is Hiring
Want to work outside in Acadia National Park? Now could be the time, as Acadia National Park is hiring 10 to 20 temporary employees for maintenance, trails and road work. You'll need to act fast as resumes need to be received by or prior to Friday, June 19th.
Ellsworth Class of 2020 Senior Prank – [PHOTOS]
At least the Ellsworth High School Class of 2020 was able to keep 1 Senior Week tradition alive in 2020 with a Senior Prank. Some stealthy members paid the school a visit in the middle of the night to put a wrap on their high school career.
Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Unanimously Votes Against Governor Mills’ “Keep Maine Healthy” Plan
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors have unanimously voted against Governor Janet Mills' "Keep Maine Healthy" Plan that was released on Monday, June 8th.
Bar Harbor Black Lives Matter Rally June 7 2020 [VIDEO]
A large crowd gathered in downtown Bar Harbor Sunday evening, June 7th in the March and Rally in Solidarity with the Black Lives Matter Movement. Check out the video
Take a Knee – Ellsworth Protests June 2nd [PHOTOS]
Ellsworth City Hall and the Hancock County Courthouse closed early Tuesday afternoon, June 2nd as protesters gathered in support of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. Check out some of the photos
Oak Street Paving in Ellsworth Begins June 8th
The City of Ellsworth is planning on paving Oak Street beginning June 8th, with work being done at night, between 7 p.m and 7 a.m. This will result in delays and detours
Open Table MDI Needs Volunteers
Open Table MDI needs volunteers! Can you help with meal preparation or delivering meals? Here's the info
Class of 2020 Pranks Governor [VIDEO]
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves was pranked into reading the student name "Harry Azcrac" on his Facebook live. Being the good sport after realizing what he had done, promised to give a shout out to Ben Dover on his next Facebook Live!
Acadia National Park to Open Park Loop Road June 1
Acadia National Park released the following opening dates on Thursday, May 28th, including the fact that the Park Loop Road will be open to vehicular traffic effective June 1st. This allows cars to go to Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and the top of Cadillac Mountain!