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 ’90’s Throwback: Watch Portland Pirates Fan Win a New Truck
Peter was dead on, and the entire arena roared as the puck slipped through that tiny hole.
Watch Holiday Train Stop in Maine and Transform Into a Concert Stage
When the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC) started doing business in Maine in 2020, they had big plans to put on a show for Mainers.
Portland, Maine, Revamped McDonald’s Nears Completion and Opening Date
The modernization of the Forest Avenue McDonald's is almost finished, and an opening date has been set.
Lee Nelson and Cindy Williams Appear in New Maine State Lottery Commercial
I was watching something on TV and could have sworn I saw a quick glimpse of Lee and Cindy in a Maine State Lottery commercial.
How a TV News Reporter Came Up With the Idea for ‘The Maine Christmas Song’
Most Mainers know of '"The Maine Christmas Song", which was written and recorded in 1986, but do you know that the idea came from a local feature news reporter?
Watch 5 Vintage Commercials From Businesses That No Longer Exist in Maine
These five Maine commercials from the '80s and '90s will bring back some memories.
From Wife Carrying to Clam Shucking: Maine’s Top 5 Quirkiest Yearly Showdowns
These annual competitions in Maine are quirky, out of the ordinary, and can even be downright dangerous if you don't know what you're doing.
Ready to Ski? Fastest 6-Person Chairlift in the US Opening in Maine This December
The wait is almost over for the newest chairlift in Maine, and the fastest six-person chairlift in all of the United States.
Watch David Letterman Try to Win Over TV Viewers in Bangor, Maine, in 1987
In an effort to win over Bangor TV viewers, Letterman had a continuous segment each night about Bangor, Maine, and read names out of the Bangor phonebook.
Does Turning Your Thermostat Down When You’re Not Home Actually Save Money?
There's great debate among New Englanders about just how legitimate one method of trying to save money on heat is.
A Friendly Reminder of Who Has the Right of Way at Highway on Ramps
I think we've all seen some angry drivers at the merge at the end of on-ramps. Let's set the record straight as to who has the right-of-way.
A Hard Lesson I Learned From Ordering on Amazon That You Should Know About
When I placed an order on Amazon recently, I was taught a very important lesson about how they process your orders.
What Stores Will Be Open on Thanksgiving in Maine?
Thanksgiving is one of the three holidays in Maine when it's actually against the law for certain retailers to be open on, but why?
Over 50 of the Best Maine Breweries You Need to Visit at Least Once
We've compiled a list of more than 50 of the best breweries in Maine, based on Yelp reviews.
Heading Back Out in Lewiston is Leaving Some Feeling Vulnerable
The owner of a restaurant in Lewiston shared her conversation with a customer who was feeling vulnerable.
25 of the Best Names for Cannabis Shops in Maine, Ranked
We've gathered up 25 of the best names of cannabis shops in Maine and ranked based on creativity and cleverness.