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Live at Madrid's poster
Live at Madrid's poster

Cut Yer Teeth: Spring Music Series Launches in Portland, Maine (April–May 2026)

We are thrilled to be the ‘Presenting Sponsor’ at Live At Madrids for their new live music series – Cut Yer Teeth Spotlighting emerging talent in Southern Maine this spring, Cut Yer Teeth, an 8-week concert series, will take over the Lounge at Live at Madrid’s every Monday night from April 6 through May 25, 2026, offering a dedicated stage for up-and-coming bands to grow, experiment, and connect with new audiences. Designed as a curated...
Heart WMPG sticker
Heart WMPG sticker

Begathon -March 26th - April 1st

Update: We hit our goal – Thank you!!!! Begathon kicks off on Thursday, March 26th. Our goal is $55,000. Donate online here The past six months at WMPG have been marked by growth, collaboration, and meaningful storytelling. We completed our annual program reshuffle, vital to the station’s long-term health, sparking new energy and welcoming fresh voices to the airwaves. Volunteers revitalized our music library, expanded live performances, and powered projects like Local Motives Vol I supporting the USM...
Freaky Fridaze @ Lenny's flyer

WMPG's Freaky Fridaze 5-7pm

A rotating cast of WMPG DJ’s broadcast live from venues around Portland  and  the  surrounding  areas. The live event and broadcast 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 and music lovers April at Lenny’s DJs for...
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Fool's Last Beg - Begathon Closing Party at PMC

On April 1, WMPG’s local music show Local Motives takes over the Portland Media Center for a high-energy, one-night-only celebration: Fool’s Last Beg – the grand finale of Begathon. Hosted at the Portland Media Center on Congress Street, the event brings together live radio, music, and a bit of April Fool’s mischief to mark the final push of WMPG’s week-long listener-powered fundraising drive. The evening will be emceed by Erin Ames of Radio Ya-Ya’s and feature a special live...
Image of flyer for the WMPG Movie - An Extraordinary Place
Image of flyer for the WMPG Movie - An Extraordinary Place

An Extraordinary Place now on Youtube

An Extraordinary Place – See it on youtube! 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, DJs, and music lovers who keep...
Jazz at the Movies - flyer for Low Down

Jazz at the Movies film series

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies present movie night on March 21st.  This month’s movie is Low Down Low Down is a drama based on Amy-Jo Albany’s memoir about growing up with her troubled but brilliant father, bebop pianist Joe Albany. Set in mid-1970s Hollywood, the film follows young Amy (Elle Fanning) as she comes of age in a rundown hotel while her father (John Hawkes) struggles with addiction, unstable work, and life on the margins...
Substance flyer - a WMPG dj night at Flask
Substance flyer - a WMPG dj night at Flask

DJ's in the community - DJ sets

April, June, October – SUBSTANCE at Flask – exact dates coming soon 3rd Thursdays at the Thirsty Pig Join DJ Comrade, Ben,Kenny Mac, Jake from Next Door, Mr Dana, Chet and Low Down Dirty Shane    
Photos of Dana-Annella-Helen

Record Store Day 2026 - WMPG at Bull Moose

This record store day, WMPG DJ’s will be at Bull Moose in Scarborough. Three WMPG DJs, one shared obsession: records. Join Annella from The Morning Beat, Mr. Dana of Wax Poetic, and Helen from Crate Escape as they dig into some of the most exciting releases for Record Store Day. From long-awaited reissues to limited-edition pressings, the trio shares what caught their eye in this year’s lineup, including releases connected to artists like David Bowie,...
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Celebrating Women’s History Month at WMPG

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the creativity, leadership, and resilience of women who have shaped our communities, our culture, and the stories we tell. At WMPG, women have always been central to the station’s voice – on the management team, advisory board, on the air, behind the scenes, and throughout the community we serve. From volunteer DJs spinning music that might not be heard anywhere else, to hosts leading thoughtful conversations...
flyer for WMPG Listener Survey Promotion

Listener's Survey - we want to hear from you!

We want to hear from you! WMPG is conducting a short listener survey, and your input will help shape the future of the station. Tell us what you love, what you’d like to hear more of, and where we can improve. Your feedback helps us better serve our community and keep WMPG strong, local, and listener-powered. Thanks for taking a moment to share your voice with us! Link to Survey Thank you!  
A masked cat celebrates Mardi Gras with a list of restaurants and a The Maine Ideals Band

WMPG Mardi Gras Cajun Cookin’ Contest 2026 Winner is Ruski's!

Update: Congrats to winners: 1st place: Ruski’s Best Traditional Dish: the Bayou Kitchen WMPG Judges Pick: Portland Country Club Special Mention – The Cann Family Bakery WMPG’s Annual Cajun Cookin’ Challenge Returns for a Flavorful Fat Tuesday Feast Details for 2026 Fat Tuesday, February 17th from 11 am to 2 pm McGoldrick Student Success Center on the Portland Campus of the University of Southern Maine. Parking – parking at USM parking lot now requires payment. Read more >>...
Slobfest

SLOBfest benefits WMPG

Our WMPG friend is putting together a special two-night benefit concert, S.L.O.B.fest (Support Local Original Bands)—a celebration of local music across all genres. Proceeds from the shows will benefit WMPG and help kick off our Spring Begathon fund. Come out, discover new sounds, and support community radio. Friday February 6th from 7pm and Saturday from 5pm. Skips Lounge, Buxton, ME Artists playing at SLOBfest include: Thousand Mile Fall Cradle II Grave Paradise is Cancelled Enigma...
Local Motives on Bandcamp

WMPG Releases Local Music Compilation to Benefit USM's Oakhurst Food Pantry

We have released a wide-ranging compilation of local music to raise emergency funding and help secure food for the USM’s Oakhurst Campus Food Pantry . The release, Local Motives #1 , includes tracks from no fewer than 27 local musicians, including Grammy winner Dave Gutter and indie rock favorites Weakened Friends, as well as a roster of local heavyweights such as Little Oso, One Hundred Thorns, Snake Lips, Brit Martin, Juniper Ginger, Ella Hue, TheWorst, Whitney Walker, Red Eft, Space Fog, Plague Dad,...
WMPG Is Seeking Contract Engineer

WMPG is seeking a Contract Radio Audio Engineer

    WMPG is seeking to “contract ” a Radio Audio Engineer for 10 hours a week. The qualified person will have a couple years experience repairing broadcast equipment and comfortable with computer networks. We need someone to make our radio signal sound great! If interested email stationmanager@wmpg.org or phone (207) 780-4424 for more details. Will stay posted until filled. This is a “contract” position and not a USM position. This person will be responsible for...
Jeff and Peggy
Jeff and Peggy

A Journey to WMPG

A Journey to WMPG – Jeff Kerschner We didn’t listen to much music growing up. My father was opposed to music in the house. My Mom would play a handful of records during his work day. Johnny Cash, John Denver, and Harry Belafonte played over and over. A high school friend introduced me to the Beatles – whoa… At age 17, I joined the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros Circus. I was on the concessions crew....

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