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An Extraordinary Place WINS New England Emmy
wmpg.org Monday, 8 June 2026 00:46:41
An Extraordinary Place Receives New England Emmy Nomination for Best Editing WMPG is thrilled to announce that filmmaker Tom Bell has been honored with a New England Emmy Award for Editor – Long Form Content for his work on An Extraordinary Place , the acclaimed documentary chronicling the history, impact, and community spirit of WMPG. The award was presented at the 2026 New England Emmy Awards ceremony in Boston on Saturday, June 6. An Extraordinary Place tells the...
Amy Goodman and Tia Lessin chat with Janelle and Nika (youth programming)
wmpg.org Wednesday, 3 June 2026 23:00:23
Janelle and Nika from our youth programming sit down with legendary independent journalist Amy Goodman and filmmaker Tia Lessin to discuss Steal This Story, Please a powerful documentary exploring media, activism, and the fight to control the narrative in an era of misinformation. The conversation delves into the film’s origins, the importance of independent journalism, and the stories that often go untold by mainstream media. Steal This Story will be screening at the Portland Museum of Art on June 4th, 5th, 6th, 17th...
A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around Portland and the surrounding areas. The live event and broadcast from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners and music lovers. June at The Rooftop,...
WMPG welcomes Marc Galli as Technical Director!
wmpg.org Thursday, 23 April 2026 23:38:20
Marc Galli, né Bartholomew, has been appointed Technical Director at WMPG, continuing a legacy of technical leadership at the station that dates back to figures such as Phil Hersey in the late 1990s. A highly respected audio engineer and producer in Maine’s music and arts community, Marc is the co-founder of Acadia Recording Company in Bayside, which he launched with his wife, Gina. Through this work, he has helped shape the sound of countless regional artists and projects....
An Extraordinary Place now on Youtube
wmpg.org Tuesday, 21 April 2026 20:52:36
An Extraordinary Place – See it on youtube! Huge News! The film is nominated for a Boston/New England Regional Emmy Award for Editor (Long Form Content) at the 49th annual awards. Tom Bell’s award-nominated documentary An Extraordinary Place continues to hit screens near and far this season, and we’d love for you to join us. In a world of algorithm-driven playlists, music is everywhere, yet can feel disconnected. An Extraordinary Place reminds us what happens when people share music not for clicks,...
Cut Yer Teeth: Spring Music Series Launches in Portland, Maine (April–May 2026)
wmpg.org Monday, 20 April 2026 23:27:00
We are thrilled to be the ‘Presenting Sponsor’ at Live At Madrids for their new live music series – Cut Yer Teeth Spotlighting emerging talent in Southern Maine this spring, Cut Yer Teeth, an 8-week concert series, will take over the Lounge at Live at Madrid’s every Monday night from April 6 through May 25, 2026, offering a dedicated stage for up-and-coming bands to grow, experiment, and connect with new audiences. Designed as a curated...
Record Store Day 2026 – WMPG at Bull Moose
wmpg.org Monday, 13 April 2026 00:39:10
This record store day, WMPG DJ’s will be at Bull Moose in Scarborough from 8am – 12. Live broadcast 8am – 11.30am DJ’s at Bull Moose Scarborough Helen (the Crate Escape) Dana (Wax Poetic) DRB (Signal Boost) Annella (the Morning Beat) Check out the podcast by Dana, Helen and Annella Join Annella from The Morning Beat, Mr. Dana of Wax Poetic, and Helen from Crate Escape as they dig into some of the most exciting releases for Record Store Day. From long-awaited reissues to...
Jazz at the Movies film series
wmpg.org Sunday, 12 April 2026 20:02:51
WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies present movie night on April 18th. This month’s movie is Sonny Rollins Beyond the Notes A BBC Production, this beautifully crafted film by veteran music filmmaker Dick Fontaine is a continuation of a journey he started with his hero Sonny Rollins in the 1967 landmark documentary, “Who is Sonny Rollins?” Built around Rollins’ self-produced 80th birthday concert, Fontaine updates the Saxophone Colossus’ career and takes us on an exhilarating adventure...
Celebrate National Poetry Month!
wmpg.org Tuesday, 7 April 2026 01:54:55
Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Celebrate with Poetry on the Air! WMPG’s very own poetry program that highlights local and statewide poets here in Maine! Join Portland Poets Society and The Portland Dirt at the Portland Public Library on Tuesday April 14th at 530PM for a night of poetry! Meet the activists, the organizers, and the many others that contribute to Portland poetry scene! Share your work with fellow poets, maybe consult Poetry...
Stream the WMPG broadcast from PMC
wmpg.org Thursday, 2 April 2026 03:00:14
DJ Shaxx is currently live in the glass at the Portland Media Center , then Crazy Deja Vu is live on Local Motives on our broadcast. STREAM HERE ON YOUTUBE
Update: We hit our goal – Thank you!!!! Begathon kicks off on Thursday, March 26th. Our goal is $55,000. Donate online here The past six months at WMPG have been marked by growth, collaboration, and meaningful storytelling. We completed our annual program reshuffle, vital to the station’s long-term health, sparking new energy and welcoming fresh voices to the airwaves. Volunteers revitalized our music library, expanded live performances, and powered projects like Local Motives Vol I supporting the USM...
Fool’s Last Beg – Begathon Closing Party at PMC
wmpg.org Sunday, 29 March 2026 19:47:04
On April 1, WMPG’s local music show Local Motives takes over the Portland Media Center for a high-energy, one-night-only celebration: Fool’s Last Beg – the grand finale of Begathon. Hosted at the Portland Media Center on Congress Street, the event brings together live radio, music, and a bit of April Fool’s mischief to mark the final push of WMPG’s week-long listener-powered fundraising drive. The evening will be emceed by Erin Ames of Radio Ya-Ya’s and feature a special live...
DJ’s in the community – DJ sets
wmpg.org Sunday, 8 March 2026 17:25:54
April, June, October – SUBSTANCE at Flask – exact dates coming soon 3rd Thursdays at the Thirsty Pig Join DJ Comrade, Ben,Kenny Mac, Jake from Next Door, Mr Dana, Chet and Low Down Dirty Shane
Celebrating Women’s History Month at WMPG
wmpg.org Monday, 2 March 2026 04:29:06
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the creativity, leadership, and resilience of women who have shaped our communities, our culture, and the stories we tell. At WMPG, women have always been central to the station’s voice – on the management team, advisory board, on the air, behind the scenes, and throughout the community we serve. From volunteer DJs spinning music that might not be heard anywhere else, to hosts leading thoughtful conversations...
Listener’s Survey – we want to hear from you!
wmpg.org Sunday, 1 March 2026 23:44:02
We want to hear from you! WMPG is conducting a short listener survey, and your input will help shape the future of the station. Tell us what you love, what you’d like to hear more of, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps us better serve our community and keep WMPG strong, local, and listener-powered. Thanks for taking a moment to share your voice with us! Link to Survey Thank you!
Battle of the Bands – March 10th 2026
wmpg.org Thursday, 19 February 2026 22:47:46
The WMPG Battle of the Bands is coming right up! Join us in Lower Brooks on the USM Gorham Campus at 7pm, Tuesday March 10th, to watch our talented student musicians battle it out. Do you have a band who thinks they deserve the first prize, 4 hours of studio time? Sign up here to play live! Prizes kindly provided by Monaco Studios,Little Chair Printing, and Buckdancers Checkout our sponsors:
WMPG Mardi Gras Cajun Cookin’ Contest 2026 Winner is Ruski’s!
wmpg.org Tuesday, 17 February 2026 22:51:02
Update: Congrats to winners: 1st place: Ruski’s Best Traditional Dish: the Bayou Kitchen WMPG Judges Pick: Portland Country Club Special Mention – The Cann Family Bakery WMPG’s Annual Cajun Cookin’ Challenge Returns for a Flavorful Fat Tuesday Feast Details for 2026 Fat Tuesday, February 17th from 11 am to 2 pm McGoldrick Student Success Center on the Portland Campus of the University of Southern Maine. Parking – parking at USM parking lot now requires payment. Read more >>...
SLOBfest benefits WMPG
wmpg.org Wednesday, 21 January 2026 01:21:58
Our WMPG friend is putting together a special two-night benefit concert, S.L.O.B.fest (Support Local Original Bands)—a celebration of local music across all genres. Proceeds from the shows will benefit WMPG and help kick off our Spring Begathon fund. Come out, discover new sounds, and support community radio. Friday February 6th from 7pm and Saturday from 5pm. Skips Lounge, Buxton, ME Artists playing at SLOBfest include: Thousand Mile Fall Cradle II Grave Paradise is Cancelled Enigma...