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 Ellsworth Burger King is Becoming a Mexican Restaurant
The Ellsworth Burger King is going to be reborn as a Mexican Restaurant and is expected to open around June 1st
Snow Postpones Friday’s Games in Bangor – 8 Games on Saturday
It wouldn't be a High School Basketball Tournament without a snowstorm! Friday's snowstorm has resulted in a postponement of games in Bangor on Friday, February 25th and a total reconfiguration of Saturday's schedule.
The CAT to Begin Service Between Bar Harbor and Yarmouth May 19
Nearly three years later than planned because of COVID and the ferry terminal not being ready in Bar Harbor, the CAT will begin service between Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and Bar Harbor on Thursday, May 19.
Seal Harbor Beach Donuts Lead to New Sign
Hey if a sign will keep someone from ruining a $46,000 car I'm all for it. But what's next? Are we going to have to put up a sign saying prolonged exposure to the sun without sunscreen may cause sunburns?
Bar Harbor Parking Problems
The Bonspiel out of Portsmouth New Hampshire anchored near the Bar Island Sand Bar. One would have to assume that the Captain either didn't check his/her depth or didn't have an accurate tide chart.
Southwest Harbor Youth’s Roadside Stand Robbed 2 Days in a Row
Drive around Mount Desert Island and you'll see roadside stands. There are stands selling wood for campfires, and homemade pastries, pies and cookies. All of them operate on the honor system, and for the most part everything goes smoothly. Except for now, a family's roadside stand on the Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor has been robbed on 2 consecutive days.
Maine State Police Trooper Keeps His Word and Makes a Splash
These kids will never forget the time Trooper David Barnard kept his promise and jumped off the bridge with them. Well done Sir! Best of luck in your new post and we know that the Citizens of Hancock and Washington County will miss you!
When A Tourist Complains to the Bar Harbor Town Council About Too Many Tourists
Sorry Karen! Imagine the nerve of a tourist complaining to the Town Council that there are too many tourists in Bar Harbor? Here's the actual letter and reply from the Town Manager.
The Annual Car vs. Mother Nature Battle on Bar Island [PHOTOS]
Yes it has happened again! Despite signs warning of the danger, someone drove their car onto the bar, heading from Bar Harbor to Bar Island on Sunday afternoon, July 11th and got stuck!
2021 Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival [PHOTOS]
After an evening and night of tropical rain from Elsa, Saturday, July 10th proved to be absolutely beautiful for the 2021 Southwest Harbor Flamingo Festival! The crowds packed Main Street and the parade was fantastic! Check out photos from the day!