Join WERU as we present a concert with BAIT BAG on Saturday, September 26, 7 pm at the American Legion Hall in Belfast. Featuring special guest Downeast party rockers Hot Velvet to open. This concert is made possible by funding through the Maine Community Foundation. Thank you to MCF for helping … [Read more...]
Summer Membership Drive Raises $66,000! Thank you!
WERU's Summer Membership Drive happened August 1-8. After the end of federal support for public media in 2025, including WERU, our listener support went up to 80% of our annual fundraising, which is wonderful! Now we are trying to maintain that higher level of local support, and you our listeners … [Read more...]
Meet Kristen Spalding: WERU’s New General Manager!
In July the Board of Directors of WERU announced that Kristen Spalding of Orland, Maine would become the next General Manager of the station, and as of September 8 Kristen is on the job!. Kristen grew up in Bucksport, is a graduate of Colby College, and most recently worked in development at … [Read more...]
Connect with WERU at Community Events!
Connect with WERU at these upcoming community events: "Twelve Maine Women: Portraits of Change," presented by Americans Who Tell the Truth, Heart of Ellsworth, and the Frances Perkins Center, Heart of Ellsworth Makerspace, 16 State Street, Ellsworth - August 6-September 30 (sponsored by WERU) … [Read more...]
“Listening for the Notes” with Noel Paul Stookey & A.S. Aubrey
In an exclusive for WERU, Noel Paul Stookey and A.S. Aubrey (the pen name of Noel’s daughter, Anna) share songs, poetry, and conversation in radio special that was originally broadcast on July 25 and again August 1. Hosted and produced by Matt Murphy, the program previews Noel and Anna’s … [Read more...]
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...]
“On the Wing” with Melisenda Ellis
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...]
“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...]
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...]
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...]