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
Bar Harbor Parking Solutions Committee Proposes Doing Away with Parklets and Raising Parking Meter Fees
The Bar Harbor Town Council will discuss at their Tuesday, June 15th meeting the Bar Harbor Parking Solutions Committee's recommendation to do away with the parklets and to increase the hourly rate for parking from $2.00 to $3.00 for 223 meters in the core of Bar Harbor from July 1st through October 11th.
Ellsworth Walk and Rally in Support of the Jewish Community Monday June 14th
On Monday, June 14th, the Holocaust and Genocide Studies class from Ellsworth High School is holding a rally and walk to show support for the Jewish Community and you are invited to join them.
Ellsworth High School Graduation Class of 2021 [PHOTOS]
The Ellsworth High School Class of 2021 gathered with friends, family and the community at Del Luce Stadium for graduation on Friday, June 11th.
Captain of the Wicked Pissah from Wicked Tuna Seen Eating at Thurston’s Lobster Pound
Captain Paul Hebert of the F/V Wicked Pissah from the hit TV show Wicked Tuna was spotted at Thurston's Lobster Pound in Bernard on Wednesday, June 9.
Conversation with Sarah Phelps – Contestant for Miss Maine USA [VIDEO]
WDEA's Chris Popper sat down and spoke with Sarah Phelps who is competing for the title of Miss Maine USA on Saturday and Sunday, June 19th and 20th at the Sheraton Sable Oaks in South Portland.
Single-Use Plastic Bags Won’t Be Able to Be Used Effective July 1 in Maine
You might as well break out those reusable grocery bags that you used to use before COVID-19, because starting on July 1, you'll be required to use them in Maine's grocery stores as single use plastic bags will be illegal to use in Maine.
Bangor Girls Win Large School PVC Track and Field Meet [RESULTS]
The Bangor Girls Track and Field Team ran away from the competition on Friday night at Hampden Academy, winning the Large School PVC Track and Field Team Championships . Bangor's Alyssa Elliott was named the Performer of the Meet, setting Facility records in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. Here are all the results
UMaine Women’s Hockey Game at Northeastern Moved to Monday
The University of Maine Women's Hockey game, scheduled at Northeastern on Sunday January 3rd has been moved to Monday afternoon at 4 p.m.
Ellsworth Burger King to Close Permanently After Service December 28th
The Ellsworth Burger King, owned by Steve Wegner is one of 4 Burger Kings that will close permanently after service on Monday December 28th. In addition to the Ellsworth Burger King, the Hogan Road Bangor, Orono and Rockland Burger Kings will be closing.
Red Sox Announce 47 Player Pool for Resumption of Spring Training
Baseball is inching its way closer to resuming. On Sunday, June 28th the Boston Red Sox announced the 47 players as part of their pool for the resumption of Spring Training, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 3rd at Fenway Park.