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
Good Bye Chickadee, Hello Pine Tree – New Maine License Plates Revealed
The Maine Secretary of State's office has unveiled the new Maine license plate that will start showing up on vehicles in May of 2025.
Here Are 7 Things You Didn’t Know Were Invented in Maine
Mainers have ingenuity, and here are 7 examples of things you may not know that Mainers invented.
Can People Who Live in New England Legally Marry Their First Cousin?
Any supposed risk factors aside, can you legally marry your first cousin in any of the New England States? The answer is yes, for the most part.
These 2 Locations Have Held the Top 2 Spots for Most Crashes in Maine for 20+ Years
Is there anything that can be done to reduce the number of accidents at these two intersections in Maine?
Does Maine Have Locations at Risk During a Nuclear War?
There are two obvious targets for a nuclear strike in Maine, but there used to be more.
Ziggi’s Coffee is Now Open in Saco and Handing Out Free Beverages on March 2
Ziggi's Coffee in Saco is now open, and celebrating on March 2 by serving customers a free 16-ounce beverage.
WATCH: Video Shows Man Blown Across Room by New England Beer
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But when life shoots beer at you, throwing you across the room, sell it as a special edition.
3 New England States Rank as Best for Winter Sports Enthusiasts
Of the six New England states, only three ranked in the top 10 as best for winter sports enthusiasts.
Ten ’80s and ’90s TV Commercials for Businesses in Maine That No Longer Exist
Thanks to the YouTube Channel @oldcommericalsUSA, we can take a trip back in time to see 10 old TV ads for Maine businesses that no longer exist.
The Number of Walmarts in New England Show What a Retail Juggernaut They Are
How many Walmarts do the individual states of New England have? We've got the numbers directly from Walmart's website.
8 Items That You Cannot Bring Into the Maine State House
Weapons of any kind are not allowed on state property in Augusta, but these eight things are specifically prohibited from the State House.
There Are About 400 Radio Shack Stores Left, and 3 Are in Maine
Of the 400 locally-owned stores in the United States, we have three authorized Radio Shack dealers that I could find here in Maine, and it wasn't easy.
Don’t Leave These Items in Your Car During Cold Maine Winters
Here's a list of seven things that you do not want to leave in your care during Maine winters.
Recycled Percussion Coming to Aura in Portland, Maine
Recycled Percussion will be performing at Aura on Center Street in Portland on February 24 .
Bangor, Maine, Veteran Receives Life-Changing Gift of a New Home
Daniel Farrow of Bangor is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who got the surprise of a lifetime when he was handed the keys to a new home.
Watch ‘Harry Potter’ While Portland Symphony Orchestra Performs the Music
If you're a fan, you've probably seen all the 'Harry Potter' movies, but have you ever seen them with a live orchestra performing the music?