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
Maine Gets to Keep 207 as Its Only Area Code for Now
Maine's beloved area code 207 faces challenges with the rise of smartphones, but we aren't losing 207...yet.
Were the Crowds in Maine’s Aroostook County 26 Years Ago Bigger Than the Eclipse Crowds?
Compare the recent total solar eclipse in Houlton, Maine, to the 1998 Phish concert. Which drew more visitors to Aroostook County?
‘Extremely Rare’ Movie Rock Prop From Stephen King’s ‘It’ for Sale for a Whopping $1,200
Should you splurge on an 'It' prop that even Stephen King might not want?
What Was It Like in 1963 During the Last Total Eclipse in Maine?
Americans are super excited to see this rare event, but were they just as excited 60 years ago during the 1963 total eclipse?
10 Tips to Help You Prepare for the Solar Eclipse in Maine
The State of Maine has put together a list of things you should do if you are planning to travel to Houlton to see the eclipse.
How Miriam the Beaver From the Maine Wildlife Park Got Her Name
Dive into the heartwarming narrative of Merriam the Beaver, a popular figure at Maine Wildlife Park, who underwent successful surgery at Gray Animal Center.
‘Jeopardy!’ Answer Features This Famous Maine Bigfoot Museum
It's fun to see Maine be part of a clue on Jeopardy!, but contestants don't seem to be all that familiar most times with our state.
Remember Not Worrying About Ticks in New England When You Were a Kid? What Happened?
I don't know about you, but I never once worried about ticks while growing up in Maine. What happened?
Pothole Season is Here in Maine, and This One is a ‘Big Hole’
The sign has two meanings, and many people who drive by it can't help but laugh.
A Watery Grave Lies at the Bottom of the Piscataqua River Between Maine and New Hampshire
For over 80 years, there's been a train at the bottom of the Piscataqua River between Maine and New Hampshire.