WERU Community Radio

(July 10) At any time by July 18, the Senate could vote on the rescissions package request from the Trump Administration that would claw back funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including $1.1 billion in already congressionally-approved funds. For WERU, this would mean a loss of 25% of our budgeted revenue for 2025 and 2026. If you oppose this rescission, please call Senator Collins and Senator King right away to urge them to oppose the rescission as well. Federal funding in mission-driven community radio is a great investment, and we need to protect it! Thank you!

Senator Collins: (202) 224-2523

Senator King: (202) 224-5344

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And just when you thought summer couldn’t get any better… Soundings comes along with a full month of extraordinary shows designed to reacquaint you with music you’ve loved in the past – but may not have heard for quite some time. This series will play out in four distinct “genre” episodes – Folk (July 5), Classical (July 12), Country (July 19), and Crooners (July 26) as only Soundings can do it. If you enjoy the quirky choice of music on Soundings, the offbeat commentary, the nostalgia, and the personal stories, just think of Genre Month as “Soundings on Steroids.” It’s finally summer. Swimming, ice cream, sailing, barbeques, and now Genre Month will make this a summer to remember. “Be there. Aloha.” – Eddie

While ordinary life goes on for most of us, some Mainers are living in fear. This is not normal.

Listen to the most recent episode of Democracy Forum from the League of Women Voters of Maine in the WERU archives here!

Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics. Tune in every 3rd Friday of the month at 4pm!

WERU is thrilled to announce that Wabanaki Windows and host Donna Loring have received a 2025 Hometown Media Award in the category of racial justice and civil rights, presented by the Alliance for Community Media Foundation! Wabanaki Windows airs on WERU on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4 to 5 pm, and also airs on WMPG Community Radio in Portland. Congratulations, Donna, on this recognition and thank you for your many years of excellent programming! “Read more” to see the full press release.

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