If you are driving down Route 1 in East Orland looking for WERU, we've got a brand new sign to help you to find us. Based on our new logo, the sign was created by sign maker Jay Peterson (and former WERU DJ). We also have a nice new sign on the side of the building housing our studios and offices. … [Read more...]
Terry Tempest Williams Speaking in Blue Hill
Renowned award-winning author Terry Tempest Williams, spoke about and read from her new collection called Erosion: Essays of Undoing, on November 16, 2019 in Blue Hill at an event sponsored by Blue Hill Books, The Bay School and WERU. To hear her talk click here. (Recorded by Phelan Gallagher and … [Read more...]
Schedule Changes Coming in January
Beginning on January 1, WERU’s news and public affairs program schedule will be changing. In short, the new schedule will present Democracy Now! weekdays at 10 a.m, local public affairs programs at 4 p.m., and nationally syndicated programs at 5 p.m. The music schedule will not be impacted by these … [Read more...]
Word Highlight Performance
Listen to wonderful poetry, piano and vocal performances, recorded at the Word Literary Arts Festival in Blue Hill on October 27, 2019. Featuring poet Richard Blanco, pianist and Composer Paul Sullivan, and vocalist Rose Upton. … [Read more...]
For Celtic & Folk Music Fans…
The Irish super-group Lunasa will be giving two concerts in the area next week: Friday, December 13 at The Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor; and Saturday, December 14 at The Camden Opera House. Kevin Crawford, flute player for Lunasa, was interviewed by phone on New Potatoes this past Sunday. Listen … [Read more...]
“Quiet Fire” Book Published
Every Wednesday at 7:30 AM during Morning Maine, WERU Volunteer Duncan Newcomer presents Quiet Fire: The Spiritual Life of Abraham Lincoln. This short feature examines Abraham Lincoln in a manner unlike anything else in the media. Tune in live or listen to our archives to hear for yourself. Flowing … [Read more...]
Classic Sailboat for Sale to Benefit WERU
A 1985 BEETLE CAT is for sale for $3,500, all proceeds to benefit WERU. This beautiful sailboat can be viewed at Redfern Boat, 614 Tremont Rd., Tremont, ME, 207-266-0270. She has bronze fasteners, centerboard trunk, steel trailer, and was rebuilt in 2012 by Cape Cod Shipbuilders. … [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...]