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’s Chance Mercier is Mr. Basketball 2024
Congratulations to Ellsworth High School's Chance Mercier who was voted as Mr. Basketball 2024 by the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches.
Bar Harbor Municipal Nomination Papers Available for June 2024 Election
Nomination papers are now available for the June 11th Bar Harbor Municipal elections
Surry Elementary 2nd Grade Completes Postcard Challenge
Congratulations to the 2nd grade class at Surry Elementary School for completing the Postcard Challenge!
Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday March 10th at 2 a.m. [VIDEO]
Don't forget this... Saturday night, before going to bed, you'll need to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour, as Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 10th at 2 a.m. You don't want to be late for Church on Sunday do you?
Mud Season Comes to Acadia National Park – Carriage Roads Closed Effective March 8
An earlier thaw has resulted in Acadia National Park's Carriage Roads to be closed to all effective Friday, March 8th.
Mountain View Madness – Saturday March 23 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Mountain View School in Sullivan invites you to Mountain View Madness, Saturday, March 23rd from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here are all the details
MDI-Brewer Unified Basketball [PHOTOS]
If you haven't seen a Unified Basketball Game yet, what are you waiting for? This is truly "Sports Done Right"! You'll smile, you'll cry, you'll witness an awesome dance party and your heart will be full, all within a hour!
MDI High School – Unified Basketball Senior Recognition [PHOTOS]
The MDI Trojans Unified Basketball Team took on the Brewer Witches on Wednesday, March 6th. Prior to the game, the Athletic Department celebrated the Seniors on the Unified Team. Check out the photos
Ellsworth Kindergarten Registration Information
If you have a child that will turn 5 by October 15th, 2024 and you live in the City of Ellsworth, here's what you need to know to register your child for kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year!
Southwest Harbor Nomination Papers Available
If you are interested in serving the Citizens of Southwest Harbor as a member of the Select Board as a School Board Member or a MDI High School Trustee, nomination papers need to be returned no later than this Friday, March 8th at 5 p.m.