Chris is WDEA's "Sports Guy!" He has been broadcasting MDI and Ellsworth Basketball games for the past 17 years and this is the 16th year of broadcasting MDI Football. In May 2020, he was a honorary inductee into the National Technical Honor Society by Hancock County Technical Center. He is the 2013 Electronic Media Award winner from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrator's Association in recognition for outstanding electronic media contributions to Maine Interscholastic Athletics. He is the 2015 Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce President’s Award Winner for Sustained and Exceptional Service to the Community In addition to broadcasting the sporting events for Townsquare Media, Chris sells advertising on the Townsquare Media stations. If you want to have your business reach our great community of listeners on the radio and the web, please give Chris a call at 941-1994 or email him at chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com
Chris Popper
Ellsworth Baseball Beats John Bapst 13-0 [PHOTOS]
The Ellsworth Baseball Team batted around sending 15 players to the plate and scoring 10 runs, in the 1st inning, while Jackson Barry 1-hit John Bapst and the Eagles beat the Crusaders 13-0 on Friday afternoon, April 19th in Ellsworth.
Which Do You Prefer? Name-Brand or Store-Brand Peanut Butter? [POLL]
Following up on our Name-Brand vs. Store-Brand story, we want to know if you prefer Name-Brand or Store-Brand Peanut Butter? Take the poll and let us know. As a bonus poll let us know if you prefer creamy or crunchy peanut butter!
Acadia National Park Plans Prescribed Burns Prior to May 10
Acadia National Park personnel announced that the National Park Service is planning to conduct prescribed fire burning in Acadia National Park before May 10, provided weather and fuel conditions meet the conditions established in the park’s prescribed fire plan.
Red Sox Commit 2 More Errors Fall to Guardians 5-4
The Boston Red Sox committed 2 more errors on Thursday afternoon that led to 3 unearned runs, and the Red Sox fell to the Cleveland Guardians 5-4, to end the 10-game homestand 3-7. Boston now heads off for a 6-game road trip with 3 games against the Pittsburgh Pirates and 3 games against the Cleveland Guardians. Friday night's pregame against the Pirates starts at 5:40 p.m. with the 1st pitch at 6:40 p.m. Hear the game on AM 1370 WDEA!
Card Brook Clean-Up Postponed from April 20th to April 27th
The annual Card Brook Clean-Up, has been postponed from Saturday, April 20th to April 27th because of the possibility of rain on the 20th.
Orono Girl’s and Boy’s Track Teams Win Meet – MDI’s Miles Burr Sets 2 Facility Records
The 1st Outdoor Track and Field Meet of the 2024 Season was held on Wednesday, April 17th at the Brewer Community School.
Ospreys Have Returned to Lamoine
A pair of ospreys have returned to nest in Lamoine
Ellsworth High School Alumni Association’s Scholarship Endowment Fund Surpasses 1 Million Dollars
Through the generous contribution of Ellsworth High School's alumni, community and work of the investment committee the Ellsworth High School Alumni Association's Scholarship Endowment Fund has steadily grown and is now over 1 million dollars!
Tanner Houck Pitches Complete Game – Red Sox Shutout Guardians 2-0 [VIDEO]
In a game that took just 1 hour and 49 minutes Tanner Houck threw his 1st career complete game shutout, allowing just 3 hits and the Red Sox snapped their 2-game losing streak beating the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 Wednesday night! Boston and Cleveland will play the final game of the 4-game series Thursday afternoon. The pregame starts at 12:35 with the 1st pitch at 1:35 p.m. on AM 1370 WDEA
Washington Academy Softball Beats Houlton 8-2
Bella Cirone struck out 19 as the Washington Academy Raiders beat Houlton 8-2 on Wednesday afternoon, April 17th in East Machias.