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
A Watery Grave Lies at The Bottom of the Piscatqua River Between Maine and New Hampshire
For over 80 years, there's been a train at the bottom of the Piscataqua River between Maine and New Hampshire.
News Center Maine Reporter is Crowned Miss Maine USA 2024
Miss Maine USA 2024 was crowned recently and the winner might be a familiar face to you.
Auburn, Maine, Police Are Reminding Drivers to Turn Their Headlights on
The reason people are forgetting to turn on their headlights makes perfect sense.
Jay Leno Coming to The Music Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Former Tonight Show host, Jay Leno, brings his humor back to The Music Hall in Portsmouth on May 10. Get your tickets now!
Did You Know That Maine Has Two Meat Eating Plants in the Wild?
When you think of carnivorous plants, the Venus Fly Trap comes to mind for most people. But did you know that two plants found in Maine prey on insects?
5 Amazing Restaurants in the Oxford Hills That Are as Good as Any in Portland, Maine
The towns of Norway, South Paris, Oxford, and Harrison all have favorites of mine that are as good if not better than any you'll find in Portland, and the parking is free.
Angelo’s Pizzeria in Lisbon, Maine, Re-Opens Under New Management
There were balloons out front to celebrate the grand re-opening, and the parking lot looked busy. Lots of people were returning to their local pizza place after months of being without it.
Meet These Celebrities Coming to Maine Comic and Toy Con in Portland
The Maine Comic and Toy Con is all about pop culture, and features celebrity guests who will be signing autographs and taking pictures.
Maine Comedian Hilariously Explains Navigating Traffic at Market Square in South Paris
Maine's finest athlete explains, as only a true Mainer who travels through South Paris to Sunday River can, how to navigate Market Square.
What Maine Creature is Digging These Holes in My Lawn?
With the snow gone, I noticed that something was hiding beneath it.
Maine, New Hampshire Salvation Army Stores Will Not Accept These 22 Items
The Salvation Army has a long list of items they will accept for donation, but these 22 aren't on it.
2 Things Maine Law Requires You to Do When a Driver Honks to Pass You
I still stumble across little-known rules of the road in Maine that I don’t remember learning back in driver’s education, like this one.
New England State Wins the Award for Drinking the Most Booze in the Country
The data also shows how much each state drinks per capita, and it's not shocking to find that a New England State wins.
This Maine Town Has the Highest Monthly Bills in the State
This Maine town pays an average of $2547 per month on bills, the most out of any city or town in the state.
A 100-Year-Old Relic of the Past is Hidden Behind Trader Joe’s in Portland, Maine
There's a relic of the past right behind Trader Joe's on Marginal Way, if you know where to look.
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.