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
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.
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?
What Stores Are Open on Easter Sunday in Maine?
Easter Sunday is one of the three holidays in Maine when it's actually a crime for certain retailers to be open, but why?
See the Second-Largest Piece of the Moon on Earth at Maine’s Portland Jetport
Discover meteorites from the Moon and Mars at Portland Jetport's new exhibit, "Fly Me To the Moon and Mars", opening March 26.
Spring Arrives in Maine, and We Could Get Significant Snowfall On Saturday
There are a couple of storms headed our way, and there's a lot of uncertainty with both of them, according to the National Weather Service.
Macy’s at the Maine Mall Will Remain Open and May Get Upgrades
The announcement that 150 stores would close over the next three years has made Mainers wonder if the Macy's at the Maine Mall would be one of the stores cut.
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.
News Center Maine Reporter is Crowned Miss Maine USA 2024
Miss Maine USA 2024 was crowned recently, and the winner might be a familiar face to you.
Jay Leno Coming to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno brings his humor back to The Music Hall in Portsmouth on May 10. Get your tickets now.
Did You Know That Maine Has Two Meat-Eating Plants in the Wild?
When you think of carnivorous plants, the Venus flytrap comes to mind for most people. But did you know that two plants found in Maine prey on insects?
5 Amazing Restaurants in the Oxford Hills That Are as Good as Any in Portland, Maine
The towns of Norway, South Paris, Oxford, and Harrison all have favorites of mine that are as good if not better than any you'll find in Portland, and the parking is free.
Auburn, Maine, Police Are Reminding Drivers to Turn Their Headlights on
The reason people are forgetting to turn on their headlights makes perfect sense.
Meet These Celebrities Coming to Maine Comic and Toy Con in Portland
The Maine Comic and Toy Con is all about pop culture, and features celebrity guests who will be signing autographs and taking pictures.
Angelo’s Pizzeria in Lisbon, Maine, Re-Opens Under New Management
There were balloons out front to celebrate the grand re-opening, and the parking lot looked busy. Lots of people were returning to their local pizza place after months of being without it.
Maine Comedian Hilariously Explains Navigating Traffic at Market Square in South Paris
Maine's finest athlete explains, as only a true Mainer who travels through South Paris to Sunday River can, how to navigate Market Square.
What Maine Creature is Digging These Holes in My Lawn?
With the snow gone, I noticed that something was hiding beneath it.