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 Story Behind This Century-Old Ad on a Building in Lewiston, Maine
Even though many of these downtown buildings are gone, there is still one piece of Lisbon Street's past that remains.
Westbrook, Maine’s Cat Lounge Invites You to Relax With Friends and Shelter Cats
This cat lounge in Westbrook is where you can relax with friends and shelter cats, and maybe even take one home with you.
Top 10 List of Maine’s Favorite TV Shows for 2023
Through some Google research, we have the list of the top 10 favorite shows for Mainers in 2023.
How High Were Cannabis Sales in Maine in 2023?
How much did the cannabis industry in Maine make in 2023? A lot.
New Hampshire and Maine Get Their First Ziggi’s Coffee Shops
There's a new coffee shop franchise that has landed in Maine and New Hampshire and is steadily growing across the country.
The Difference Between Maine’s Rotaries and Roundabouts
Maine has 3 rotaries and 22 roundabouts throughout the state. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn't be.
Maine Couples Are More Likely to Cheat Near Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is coming up, and of all the times of the year you would expect couples in Maine to cheat on their partners, this wouldn't be it.
Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Answer About Famous Maine Business Founder Stumps One Contestant
Both Lynn and Robbi responded with the correct question, but Zani picked the wrong outfitter.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Annual Salary Averages in New England States
If we look at average salaries of the New England states in general, I bet there'll be some jealousy with those numbers.
Two Post Offices in Rural Maine Were Broken Into and Mail Stolen
In addition to the break-ins, two postal carriers were robbed at knifepoint but are unharmed.
Maine’s 16 Counties Ranked by Unemployment Rate With a Surprising No. 1
Stacker put together a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Maine using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Here Are the 10 Biggest Snowfalls Recorded in Maine
Stacker put together a list of the 10 biggest snowfall totals recorded in a single day, and as I look at the list, I've been reminded of some really big ones.
It’s Time for Passenger Rail Service to Expand to Central Maine
There's a proposal to expand passenger rail service to Lewiston, Waterville, and Bangor. It's time to make this happen.
Road Trip Worthy: Massachusetts Entertainment Center Has Epic 70+ Arcade Games, Mini Golf, Go-Karts
From arcade games to bumper cars to a pretzel that size of a pizza, Apex Entertainment has it all when it comes to family fun.
TikToker Explains All the Differences Between New England and California
TikToker @nnyquil shares the radical differences between New England and her home state of California.
These 9 Places in Maine Called the Weirdest-Named Towns in the State
When you look at the names of our towns in Maine, some of them will leave you asking, "Who in the world came up with that?"