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
Move Over, Maine – This Vermont Bakery Just Broke the World Record for Largest Whoopie Pie
Well, this is some disappointing news for Mainers.
Mark Hamill is Giddy Over Sitting Next to Maine Author Stephen King
Even celebrities are big fans of other celebrities, like Mark Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in five of the nine Star Wars movies.
This Maine Antique Store Has Everything You Could Want, and Things You Don’t
Explore Route 1A Relics, a hidden gem in Ellsworth, Maine, offering a unique collection of oddities and relics.
These Are Some of the Oldest Businesses Still Operating in Maine
These eight Maine businesses opened over 100 years ago, and are still in business today.
TikToker Struggles to Find a ‘Shiddy’ Spot in Picture-Perfect Maine
It's a little like a game, where the TikToker keeps clicking until he sees a place on Google Earth in the state that he thinks is...um...unpleasant.
The Difference Between Maine’s Rotaries and Roundabouts
Maine has 3 rotaries and 22 roundabouts throughout the state. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn't be.
Young Couple on Remote Maine Island Featured on CBS News
Uncover the allure of living on Isle au Haut, where the Water family found their perfect home away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
10 Slang Terms Mainers Use That Out-of-Staters Don’t Understand
Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.
10 Maine Towns Out-of-Staters Can’t Pronounce Correctly
Here's a list of 10 towns in Maine that you may have corrected someone on when they totally botched their pronunciation.
My Review of Def Leppard and Journey Concert at Fenway Park in Massachusetts
It was a long eight-month wait for this show, but the big night finally came on August 5. It was great, but not as great as I had hoped.