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Did you know April is National Poetry Month? Celebrate with Poetry on the Air! WMPG’s very own poetry program that highlights local and statewide poets here in Maine! Join Portland Poets Society and The Portland Dirt at the Portland Public Library on Tuesday April 14th at 530PM for a night of poetry! Meet the activists, the organizers, and the many others that contribute to Portland poetry scene! Share your work with fellow poets, maybe consult Poetry…

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…

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,…

DJ Shaxx is currently live in the glass at the Portland Media Center , then Crazy Deja Vu is live on Local Motives on our broadcast. STREAM HERE ON YOUTUBE

3D printed in collaboration with the MIST Lab BEG-A-TONBid on our figuerines.    

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…