Jeff Parsons

I've been with Q97.9 since we signed on back in 1996, and it has been an amazing ride. I still love doing what I do every day. I'm a geek of all sorts. Comic books, sci-fi, technology, video games, and most of all, pinball. I play competitively and have participated in the largest pinball tournament in the world. I've got an amazing son who didn't fall far from the tree. If we're playing pinball, video games or watching Star Wars together, it's a good day. You can catch me in the mornings during the week on the Q Morning Show.

Should You Warm Up Your Car in the Cold Before You Drive It?

With the super cold weather coming, you may start your car up and let it run. But is that a good idea?

New and Very Large Convenience Store Now Open in Portland, Maine

Queen Bee Food Mart recently opened on the west end of Forest Avenue in Portland

Anna Kendrick Answers Questions About Maine While Eating Super Hot Wings

Anna Kendrick made a guest appearance this week on the YouTube series Hot Ones and answered questions about her home state of Maine while eating hot wings.

Construction on New Maine Turnpike Exit 35 Begins in February

There's a brand new exit on the Maine Turnpike that will begin construction in February that aims to alleviate some of the traffic issues in the region.

You can't say "The Taste of Maine Restaurant" without following it with "Route 1 in Woolwich, just north of Bath," in your best Maine Downeast accent.

Portland Police Looking for Suspect in Bank Robbery on Forest Avenue

Portland Police are looking for an individual who allegedly entered a bank on Forest Avenue and demanded cash.

Owner of Arcadia in Portland Fakes British Accent During TV Interview

Dave Aceto is a big ambassador of pinball and he's a super nice guy too, who has a sense of humor that is very unique. Nothing shows that unique humor more than this.

25 Gas Stations in Maine and NH With the Best Grab-and-Go Food

With the help of my Facebook friends, I've compiled a list of 25 gas stations in Maine and New Hampshire that have really good grab-and-go food.

Here’s How Easy it is to Get a Real ID in Maine

I got my Real ID when my license was up for renewal back in June and it took no time. I even made an appointment with the BMV online.

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.

Does Turning Your Thermostat Down When You’re Not Home Actually Save Money?

There's great debate among New Englanders about just how legitimate one method of trying to save money on heat is.

There’s a Connection Between Maine Author Stephen King and the Green Comet Flying By Earth

There's a comet that is headed toward Earth for the first time in 50,000 years that will be visible in the night sky and this sounds very familiar to Stephen King fans.

25 of the Best Arcades in All of New England

The arcades are still out there in New England. You just have to know where to look.

Ever Been on a Railbike? Ride One All Summer 2023 in Kennebunkport, Maine

Riding on the rails at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport on a rail bike is an experience you will love.

This 100-Year-Old Caboose is Now an Airbnb on a Mountain in Maine

Cabooses may not be in use on trains anymore, but they aren't completely gone. Take a look at this.

Where Were You? 25 Mainers Share Stories of the Ice Storm of 1998 on Its 25th Anniversary

It only seems like yesterday for me and many Mainers who were there during the ice storm of 1998, one of the worst natural disasters in Maine history.