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
Ellsworth Water Leak and Boil Water Notice
Ellsworth residents on the Surry Road between Laurel Street and Edaco Court including all side streets have been without water since Sunday morning, because of a water leak .As of 3:30 Sunday afternoon crews from the Ellsworth Water Department have determined that there is a significant portion of the water main that needs to be replaced.
Unified Play Days This Weekend in Orono
Ten Unified Basketball Teams will be competing in The Courageous Steps Unified Fun Days at Orono High School this Friday and Saturday, March 8th and 9th.
Last One Off the Island Sign Updated
Tourney fever is at a pitch! The MDI Girls Basketball Team is headed to Portland Friday for the Gold Ball Game on Saturday, March 2nd at 1 PM at the Cross Insurance Arena against Gray-New Gloucester!
Look for the Super Snow Moon Monday -Tuesday Night
Tonight, February 18th and tomorrow, February 19th should be great times to see the Super Snow Moon in the sky!
Frozen Thunder Hole January 22 [PHOTOS]
I wanted to take a ride to Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park, figuring that the area would be ice encased after two days of wind chills of about 20 below, and freezing spray. Thunder Hole didn't disappoint! Check out the photos!
Ellsworth Girls Beat Presque Isle For 1st Time In Over a Decade 49-44
The Ellsworth Girls Basketball Team made history, defeating the Presque Isle Wildcats for the 1st time in over a decade, 49-44 at Katsiaficas Gymnasium in Ellsworth on Thursday, December 27th.
Ellsworth Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoint Saturday December 29
The Ellsworth Police Department announced on Thursday, December 27th that they would be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Saturday, December 29th.
How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree Properly in Bar Harbor and Ellsworth
Here's how to properly dispose of your Christmas Tree if you live in Bar Harbor or Ellsworth
Watch For Flash Freeze and Black Ice
Downeast Maine and Greater Bangor area should be very careful later tonight and driving on Wednesday morning, as there's a very good chance of a flash freeze and black ice!
High Winds Knock Out Power Around Bangor, Downeast
The anticipated high winds are causing power outages for Emera Maine's customers on Saturday night, November 3rd.