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’s 16 Counties Ranked by Unemployment Rate With a Surprising No. 1
Stacker put together a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Maine using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here Are the 10 Biggest Snowfalls Recorded in Maine
Stacker put together a list of the 10 biggest snowfall totals recorded in a single day, and as I look at the list, I've been reminded of some really big ones.
It’s Time for Passenger Rail Service to Expand to Central Maine
There's a proposal to expand passenger rail service to Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor. It's time to make this happen.
Top 10 List of Maine’s Favorite TV Shows for 2023
Through some Google research, we have the list of the top 10 favorite shows for Mainers in 2023.
These 9 Places in Maine Called the Weirdest-Named Towns in the State
When you look at the names of our towns in Maine, some of them will leave you asking, "Who in the world came up with that?"
New Hampshire Ice Castles Get New Earlier Opening Date for 2024
We've got great news if you have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire.
Am I the Only One Who Didn’t Know About This Rule at a Maine Roundabout?
You can file this one under "you learn something new every day."
TikToker Explains All the Differences Between New England and California
TikToker @nnyquil shares the radical differences between New England and her home state of California.
Fielding’s Commons in Windham, Maine, Has Opened and Units Are Available
Take a look at Fielding's Commons, a new housing development in Windham, Maine, with top-notch amenities.
Maine Claims Title for Second Snowiest City in the United States
Of all the cities in states that have snowy winters, Maine has three in the top 25, with one coming in at number two.
TikTok Maine Lobsterman Reveals Devastating Storm Damage to His Year-Long Cottage Renovation
Jacob Knowles bought five waterfront cottages in Prospect Harbor that he fixed up for rentals, just to see them badly damaged after the recent storm.
I Put This Life Hack to the Test That Claims to Keep Your Steps and Walkways From Refreezing
I saw this life hack to easily remove ice from your steps and sidewalks, so I thought I'd give it a try.
I Had AI Create Photos of People Eating in Each New England State – It’s Scary
I had AI create a photo of a person at a landmark in each New England state eating a popular food in that state.
Harbor Fish Market in Portland Posts a Hilarious and Totally Maine Weather Report in a Canoe
A video of Harbor Fish Market employees paddling on a flooded Custom House Wharf went viral on Facebook.
New England Bakery Whips Up Massive 770-Pound Whoopie Pie
This sounds like this could be a big battle between the states of Maine and Vermont to see who can make the biggest whoopie pie.
Road Trip Worthy: Massachusetts Entertainment Center Has Epic 70+ Arcade Games, Mini Golf, Go-Karts
From arcade games to bumper cars to a pretzel that size of a pizza, Apex Entertainment has it all when it comes to family fun.