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An Extraordinary Place Receives New England Emmy Nomination for Best Editing WMPG is proud to announce that Tom Bell, Director of An Extraordinary Place has been nominated for a New England Emmy® Award in the category of Editor – Long Form Content at the 2026 New England Emmy® Awards, taking place this June. Directed by Tom Bell and produced by Annella Linton, An Extraordinary Place tells the story of the people behind the microphones at WMPG, the volunteer DJs, students, musicians, and community members…

WMPG  is proud to announce a new collaboration with the Maine Academy of Modern Music (MAMM) AND Equal Measure Arts/[the square] for this year’s Resurgam Festival , featuring a dedicated WMPG/ Equal Measure Arts Stage showcasing an exciting lineup of local talent.Our stage will highlight the diversity and energy of Maine’s music scene, with performances by: Freak Phone Brit Martin S.C.O.B.Y Haga Sweetch Graham Ganter Plague Dad Portland Symphony This partnership brings together organizations deeply committed to supporting musicians at every stage of their journey. By joining forces at Resurgam Festival, WMPG, Equal Measure Arts and MAMM aim to…

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 May at the Brass Rail, Forest Ave, Portland 5/1 –…

Marc Galli, né Bartholomew, has been appointed Technical Director at WMPG, continuing a legacy of technical leadership at the station that dates back to figures such as Phil Hersey in the late 1990s. A highly respected audio engineer and producer in Maine’s music and arts community, Marc is the co-founder of Acadia Recording Company in Bayside, which he launched with his wife, Gina. Through this work, he has helped shape the sound of countless regional artists and projects….

An Extraordinary Place – See it on youtube! Huge News! The film is nominated for a Boston/New England Regional Emmy Award for Editor (Long Form Content) at the 49th annual awards. 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,…

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 from 8am – 12. Live broadcast 8am – 11.30am DJ’s at Bull Moose Scarborough Helen (the Crate Escape) Dana (Wax Poetic) DRB (Signal Boost) Annella (the Morning Beat) Check out the podcast by Dana, Helen and Annella 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…

WMPG’s Jazz At The Movies present movie night on April 18th.  This month’s movie is Sonny Rollins Beyond the Notes A BBC Production, this beautifully crafted film by veteran music filmmaker Dick Fontaine is a continuation of a journey he started with his hero Sonny Rollins in the 1967 landmark documentary, “Who is Sonny Rollins?” Built around Rollins’ self-produced 80th birthday concert, Fontaine updates the Saxophone Colossus’ career and takes us on an exhilarating adventure…

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…

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