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Thank You for Your Support!

You, our loyal listeners contributed $18,000, 27 people became New Members, and 16 became monthly Sustaining Members! Listener support is what keeps WERU going strong, so thank you so much for your generosity. You can still donate online anytime on our website, and via the WERU mobile app. Many … [Read more...]

May 20, 2022 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News

Maine: The Way Life Could Be

In previous programs in this series, we looked at some of the possible effects of climate change on the way life could be in Maine in the not too distant future.  On May's program, we look at some forces already at work today – climate change as well as the recent rediscovery of so-called “forever … [Read more...]

May 5, 2022 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News

Volunteer Profiles: Day Dream Nation

Day Dream Nation, Saturday evenings 6:00-8:00, is a lively program featuring many genres presented by three fine DJs: Kristie, Zoe and Jack Fonchezzz. Click read more to meet them! … [Read more...]

May 3, 2022 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News

FCC Regulatory Documents

The following links document WERU compliance with FCC Regulations: Salt Pond Community Broadcasting 2021 EEO Public File Report Public Inspection File For assistance accessing our FCC Public Inspection File, persons with disabilities or special needs may contact Matt Murphy … [Read more...]

October 21, 2019 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Volunteer Spotlight

Know Your DJ: Phil Norris

Phil Norris is a one of the founders of WERU and is currently the host of Folk Music with Cousin Phil, heard every Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:00.  Here's a bit about Phil in his own words... … [Read more...]

March 29, 2018 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Volunteer Spotlight

“On the Wing” with Melisenda Ellis

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Who are the people who host music shows on WERU?  They do all sorts of things and come from all sorts of backgrounds.  One of them is Melisenda Ellis. What do you do at WERU Community Radio? Since 2010 I have hosted Wednesday’s On the Wing, a show of eclectic music of all kinds. Before that I … [Read more...]

February 20, 2018 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Volunteer Spotlight

“Let’s Talk Animals” with Dr. John Hunt

All kinds of people with all kinds of backgrounds volunteer at WERU.  We recently asked one of them, Dr. John Hunt, about his involvement at WERU. Here’s what he had to say… What do you do at WERU Community Radio? "I host and produce two radio programs: Let’s Talk Animals: From Aardvarks To … [Read more...]

December 22, 2017 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Volunteer Spotlight

Lady NOLA

Lady NOLA

We recently asked Kaitlyn Metcalf, a.k.a. Lady NOLA, host of The Second Line on WERU every Tuesday afternoon from 2-4, a number of questions so that listeners could get to know her a little more than they do on the air.  Read what she had to say... … [Read more...]

October 2, 2017 By Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Volunteer Spotlight

Scot Cannon

Meet Scot Cannon, WERU Volunteer and the producer of The WERU Family Radio Hour. "I first became interested in being on the radio when my godmother gave me an orange transistor radio with a gold dial and a single back earplug. I had the measles and had to stay in bed in a dark room. It was the … [Read more...]

August 9, 2017 By Matt Murphy

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