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Please join Sarah Grinder for a discussion with Dr. David Shane Lowry about his new book, Lumbee Pipelines: American Indian Movement in the Residue of Settler Colonialism (University of Nebraska Press). Our discussion will briefly cover a range of topics of interest to the USM community: the politics of Indian (Indigenous) presence in American histories and futures; Lumbee and other American Indian contributions to healthcare, education, and popular culture; theft of American Indian land (and…

Summer in Maine is short but oh-so-sweet, and WMPG is soaking up every note of it. . Coming up: SEPT 3rd – Two Minutes Out – Live from the Drive – 92 Bedford St, Portland. FREE!! 10th – Ella Hue Live from the Drive – 92 Bedford St, Portland. FREE!! 17th – Sigrid Sibley Time: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Come celebrate great local music, right where the magic happens here on 90.9FM

McGoldROCKS 2025: Four Bands. One Night.  Get ready!  McGoldROCKS is back and bigger than ever! On Thursday, October 9th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, the Salons at the McGoldrick Center on the USM Portland Campus will come alive with a brilliant night of music, community, and pure energy. This year’s lineup features four powerhouse acts: One Hundred Thorns Covered in Bees Little Oso Disinformation Project …bringing an explosive mix of sound that guarantees…

Bluegrass Spectacular returns at OLS – a benefit night for WMPG Tickets go on sale – Tuesday 9/16 at 10am It’s back! For the 20th Anniversary of the WMPG Bluegrass Spectacular, we’ve got some old favorites and a group of young pickers making a name for themselves across New England, for yet another installment of your favorite night of the year. As always, your hosts are the World Famous Grassholes, back once again to set fire…

WMPG Jazz DJs Present: Rubén Blades Is Not My Name SEPT 6TH AT 7PM Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St, Portland Documentary | 84 min | Panama, 2018Director & Writer: Abner Benaim Join WMPG’s jazz DJs for a special screening of Rubén Blades Is Not My Name, an award-winning documentary that dives deep into the life and legacy of one of Latin America’s most influential musicians. This intimate film takes viewers on a journey…

An Extraordinary Place – See It Soon! Tom Bell’s award-nominated documentary An Extraordinary Place continues to hit screens near and far this season, and we’d love for you to join us. In a world of algorithm-driven playlists, music is everywhere, yet can feel disconnected. An Extraordinary Place reminds us what happens when people share music not for clicks, but for love, connection, and community. The film celebrates the beating heart of WMPG – the volunteers,…

August 2nd 2025 Connor Ratliff The Worm spoke to actor/comedian Connor Ratliff. Listen here Dr Shah on Let’s Connect Greater Portland Listen to “In Conversation with Dr. Nirav Shah” on Spreaker. July Annella chats with actor Dave Register Listen to “Annella chats with actor Dave Register” on Spreaker.

A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around town. The live events runs from 4-7pm. Broadcasting live from 5:00-7pm. WMPG’s Freaky Fridaze rolls on with a brand-new lineup of live broadcasts from some of our favorite local spots. This happy hour series takes your favorite community DJs out of the studio and into the wild, spinning records and soaking up the vibes with listeners, music lovers, and beer drinkers alike. In September,…

WMPG’s the WORM interviewed Mal Blum to discuss their upcoming show and their new album Villain, released July 11 on Get Better Records. Have a listen: Interview date: July 27, 2025

Declutter Your Space and Support WMPG! Are those old vinyl LPs and CDs collecting dust and taking up space in your home? WMPG has a solution that helps you and your favorite community radio station at the same time! We’re gearing up for our highly anticipated Fall WMPG Record Sale and are currently accepting donations. Whether you’re a longtime music lover ready to part with your collection, or just looking to tidy up, your donations…