Jeff was born in Maine and has lived here all his life. He began his radio career in Bangor, Maine, in 1991 and bounced around to a handful of stations before landing in Portland to be a part of the launch of Q97.9 in 1996 where he spent 26 years, the majority of it partnered on the morning show with Lori Voornas, until the two moved to 94.9 HOM in 2023. Jeff enjoys writing about nostalgia and history in Maine.
Jeff Parsons
The ‘Catio’ Is a Real Thing and My Friend in Rockland Built One
I thought 'catio' was a made up word, and technically it is, but it's also a real thing.
Gov. Mills Postpones Re-Opening of Indoor Bar Service in Maine
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah provided a look at how Maine is doing with preventing the spread of COVID-19 compared to the rest of the country.
Necco Wafers Are Finally Coming Back
The Spangler Candy Company, who bought the Necco brand, announced today that the classic Necco Wafers are coming back.
Mills Postpones Reopening of Restaurants in Three Maine Counties
The original reopening date for restaurants in 3 Maine counties of June 1 has been postponed based on current epidemiological data.
8 TV Shows That Take Place in Maine and Aren’t From Stephen King
Here are eight popular and not-so-popular TV shows that are set in Maine and weren't created by Stephen King.
Maine CDC Director: ‘We Are Still Very Much In The Middle Of This’
Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah urged people to continue with social and physical distancing.
Oakhurst To Announce Program to Help Maine’s Hungry Children
Oakhurst will hold a press conference on Friday to announce a new program to help the 80,000 Maine public school students who go to bed hungry.
Maine Couple to Be Married on ‘Say Yes to the Dress America’
A bride from Elliot Maine will be one of 52 to be married on the hit TLC show Say Yes to the Dress America.
Watch: Augusta Oil Delivery Driver Rescues Customer’s Fallen Flag
A Dead River driver in Augusta took a moment out of his job to respect the American flag.
Maine’s Top 3 Favorite Valentine’s Day Candies
CandyStore.com compiled a list of the top candy in each state, and honestly, I think Maine's is kind of boring.
A New Year Brings a New Minimum Wage For Workers in Maine
Maine's minimum wage has gone up for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
Do You Fight Over the Thermostat? You’re Wasting Money
It's a fight that almost every household with more than one person has. What do you set the thermostat at?
How to Keep the Plow from Dumping Snow in Your Maine and NH Driveway
Just as you clear your driveway, the plow will come by and dump snow back into it. The Maine DOT wants you to know that there's a way to keep that from happening.
The Happy Meal is 40 and I Still Remember My First One in 1979
I remember my very first Happy Meal. It was 1979, and I was 8.
These Restaurants in Maine Are Offering Free Meals to Veterans
To honor those that have served and are serving our country, many restaurants in Maine are offering free meals.
A List of Over 50 Businesses That Use ‘Maine-ly’ in Their Name
It's the State of Maine's greatest pun and a quick Google search turned up an insane amount of businesses that begin with 'Maine-ly."