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
You Won’t Believe How Long This Maine Driver Had Expired Plates
How does someone get away with an expired car registration for this long?
Woman Accidentally Drives on Westbrook, Maine Pedestrian Bridge
This breaks my heart. An elderly woman not from the area became confused in Westbrook and drove onto a pedestrian bridge.
WATCH: Two Hit and Runs in Auburn, Maine Captured on Nest Cam
I'm not sure what's happening with drivers on Lake Auburn Avenue, but these two caught on Nest Cam are not paying attention.
This Maine Public Library is Housed in What Looks Like a Tiny Castle
Explore the historical charm of West Paris, Maine, with its unique castle-like library built in 1926.
I-295 From Tukey’s Bridge to Gardiner, Maine, Used to Be 70 MPH Until Drivers Ruined It
The I-295 speed limit was raised in 2014 from 65 mph to 70 mph. However, the 70 mph speed limit on I-295 did not last long. Here's why.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Portland, Maine’s Time and Temperature Building
The Time and Temperature Building: A Portland landmark with a rich history dating back to 1924.
This Beautiful Mansion in Maine Used to Be the Home of a U.S. Vice President
Most houses on Paris Hill, Maine were built between 1800 and 1860, including a home where a United States Vice President was born.
Going to Lisa’s Pizza in OOB in the Winter, Just Got Warmer
Winters are cold and that makes getting pizza at the takeout window at Lisa's Pizza is chilly to say the least. That is until now.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Portland Headlight in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
How much do you know about Portland Headlight? Let's put you to the test. Here are 5 things that you may not know about Maine's Portland Headlight.
How Did This Car End Up On a Utility Pole in Bowdoin, Maine?
I have so many questions and no answers as to exactly how this car managed to wedge the top of a utility pole beneath it, lifting three of its wheels off the ground.
What You Should Know When Returning Something You Bought at L.L. Bean
L.L.Bean's historic return policy shift in 2018 tightened return rules for better customer service.
The Oldest Church in Maine Has Been Around For Nearly 300 Years
A church in Kittery Point, Maine looks nearly as it did almost 300 years ago.
10 Slang Terms Mainers Use That Out-of-Staters Don’t Understand
Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.
These Are the 25 Largest High Schools in Maine
We shared the data from niche.com which lists the top 25 schools in Maine with the most students.
10 Maine Towns Out-of-Staters Can’t Pronounce Correctly
Here's a list of 10 towns in Maine that you may have corrected someone on when they totally botched their pronunciation.
How I Almost Won All These Sandwiches at Arcadia in Portland
This sandwich platter was the grand prize for Arcadia's Leftover Classic and I almost took it home.