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
The Dangers of Putting Your Feet on the Dashboard While Traveling on Maine’s Highways
If you are one of those people that puts their feet on the dashboard, there are some things you should consider.
10 Things People Ask About Saco, Maine’s Funtown Splashtown USA
Plan your visit to Funtown Splashtown USA with helpful tips on park policies and best days to go.
Nearly 2,000 Homes in Lewiston, Maine, Lose Power Because of Party Balloons
Lewiston outage caused by party balloons caught in wires, impacting nearly 2,000 homes.
Restaurant in Norway, Maine, Installs a Brilliant Method to Open a Big Window
290 Maine Street restaurant and bar in downtown Norway just added something to their space that is going make summer nights even better.
Iconic ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ General Lee Car Made a Stop in Maine
A replica of that famous car was here in Maine recently when it made made a pit stop on the way up to a stunt show in Canada.
Amtrak Downeaster May Get New Train Station Closer to Downtown Portland, Maine
A proposed new Amtrak Downeaster station might be close to the location of a former train station that was demolished over 60 years ago.
Harbor Freight Opening a New Store in Oxford, Maine, in the Former Flagship Cinema
Harbor Freight will bring some much-needed jobs to the Oxford Hills, with plans to hire 25 to 30 employees.
Maine Gets to Keep 207 as Its Only Area Code for Now
Maine's beloved area code 207 faces challenges with the rise of smartphones, but we aren't losing 207...yet.
Lewiston’s Just-In-Time Recreation Installing Memorial Bowling Pins for Reopening
Just-In-Time in Lewiston, Maine, will reopen with a heartfelt memorial honoring the victims of the tragic event.
Elementary School in Norway, Maine, Named Finalists in Harlem Globetrotters Contest
Norway's Guy E. Rowe Elementary School shines as national finalists in the Court of Creativity contest, inspired by the Harlem Globetrotters and basketball.
Bridgton, Maine, Twin Drive-In Sets Opening Date With Double Feature
Drive-in movie theaters are preparing to open for the season, and the Bridgton Twin Drive-in has announced its opening day and what will be playing.
5 Vintage Commercials You’ll Remember as a New England Kid in the ’80s
How many of these commercials and PSAs do you remember from your childhood watching Channel 56 cartoons?
Smoked Portland Now Open on Forest Avenue, and the Excitement is in Their Sign
Smoked has opened its Portland location on Forest Avenue, and did so with the perfect fanfare on their message board.
Myrtle the 95-Year-Old Sea Turtle Gets Clean Bill of Health at the New England Aquarium
Myrtle the Turtle, a beloved aquarium resident since 1970, received a clean bill of health at her recent check-up.
Is It Patriot’s Day or Patriots’ Day in New England? It’s All About the Punctuation
The answer to the question, "Is it Patriot's Day or Patriots' Day?" is a bit hard to explain, because it's both, depending on your state.
If Your Car is Damaged by a Pothole on Maine Roads, Who’s Responsible?
Wish you could bill the town for the pothole that damaged your car? Unfortunately, that's not how it works.