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
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Turns Out for Ryan Gross’ 8th Grade Promotion
Promises Made... Promises Kept! Members of the Hancock County Sheriff's Department and other law enforcement members turned out to support Ryan Gross as he was promoted from Hancock Grammar School on June 14th.
Acadia National Park Requires Masking in All Buildings
If you are going into the Welcome Center at Acadia National Park, you will need to wear a mask effective Monday, May 9th. Masks are now required for everyone regardless of vaccination status in all buildings in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park’s 1-Star, 2-Star and 3-Star Reviews on YELP
Everyone's a critic! Gotta love these actual Yelp reviews of Acadia National Park. I love when tourists complain about tourists!
Osprey Return to Nest in Lamoine [LIVE CAM]
The osprey have returned to their nest in Lamoine.
Ford Bronco Finally Rescued From Bar Harbor Sand Bar After 3 Days
Day 3 Update - the Ford Bronco was finally rescued from the Atlantic Ocean. Check out the photos and story of how it was finally pulled from the depths.
Moose Is a Hero, Helps Find Lost Pug Puppy, Pickles, in Bar Harbor
Not all heroes wear capes! 3 cheers for Moose who found Pickles who was lost and spent the night outside last night!
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?