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
Memorial Honors WWII British Pilots Lost Over Maine’s Sebago Lake
80 years later to the date, a memorial for these pilots will be dedicated at the Veteran's Memorial Park in Raymond on the shore of Sebago Lake.
Massachusetts Woman Wins Million Dollar Lottery Jackpot Twice
What are the odds? A Massachusetts woman won a million dollars on a state lottery instant ticket. Then, just 10 weeks later, she won a million dollars again!
What Ever Happened to Maine DOT’s Roadside Rest Areas?
There was a time when the Maine Department of Transportation had over 150 rest areas that they maintained on roads all across the state.
Hannaford Supermarkets Have Redesigned Their Deli Bags Again, and They’re Awesome
The experts at Hannaford Supermarkets have just upgraded their deli bag again to prevent rips, and it works like a charm.
10 New England Cities Make List of Most Fun Cities in America
WalletHub compared 182 cities for their entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and how much it costs to have fun.
A Gruesome Job Had to Be Done to Create This Man-Made Lake in Maine
To prepare the move for the residents of Flagstaff, Maine, one gruesome thing had to be done that none of the residents would want to happen.
Norway, Maine’s Victorian-Era Gingerbread House is for Sale
The Gingerbread House has been a landmark on Main Street in Norway, Maine, for over 150 years, and is now for sale.
A New Downeaster Train Station in Portland, Maine? 3 Possible Locations Revealed
Find out where the new Downeaster station might be located in Portland, aiming to optimize travel for passengers on this popular route.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.