Join WERU and Fogtown Brewing Company in Ellsworth for a special evening of live music featuring Maine singer-songwriter and visual artist Katherine Perkins, on Sunday, August 30 at 5 pm. Painter and songwriter Katherine Perkins brings her genre-defying blend of Americana and lush, melodic … [Read more...]
Noah Fishman & Clara Rose Live on WERU – August 26
Two super-talented musicians, Maine-based multi-instrumentalist Noah Fishman and Canadian fiddler and vocalist Clara Rose, will perform live on WERU this Wednesday, August 26, at 3 pm, on 1001 Arts Center Nights. They have a few local concerts coming right up, including in Stonington at 12 pm on … [Read more...]
Summer Membership Drive Raises $65,000! 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...]
Thanks for Your Heroic & Epic Support!
Homer was an incredible writer, obviously, but also a great fundraiser. He is best known for his epic poems that are foundational to western civilization and literature, the Illiad and the Odyssey. Less known was his interest in community radio and he wrote two epic short dramas to raise funds to … [Read more...]
WERU Names New General Manager!
The Board of Directors of WERU Community Radio has announced that Kristen Spalding of Orland, Maine will become the next General Manager of the station, taking the helm in late August. Kristen grew up in Bucksport, is a graduate of Colby College, and has 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...]
Community Radio on Maine Calling
WERU, WMPG, and several Low-power FM stations from around Maine were featured on the July 16 edition of Maine Calling on Maine Public Radio (weekdays at 11 am live and rebroadcast at 8 pm), when the topic was the vibrant community of community radio stations across the state. The conversation was … [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...]