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We Are on Reduced Power During Maintenance

WERU continues to perform maintenance work and make technical upgrades on our transmitter on Blue Hill Mountain. Because of this work we are currently operating at around two-thirds power, and depending on their geographic location some listeners may be experiencing a weaker signal than usual. We … [Read more...]

May 27, 2026 By Matt Murphy

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Cast Your Vote for WERU!

Is WERU your favorite radio station? Is Community Radio the kind of media that really speaks to you, your interests and your values? If it is, then please vote for us in the Downeast Magazine 2026 Best of Maine survey at vote.downeast.com. WERU has once again been nominated as the Best Radio Station … [Read more...]

May 19, 2026 By Pepin Mittelhauser

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Listen to the Election Security Forum Held on May 15

A Forum on Election Security was held Friday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Blue Hill. This event was organized by the bipartisan Blue Hill Constitution Committee and sponsored by WERU Community Radio. To discuss questions surrounding elections – voter ID, hacking voting … [Read more...]

May 9, 2026 By Matt Murphy

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Thanks to the Belfast Community Co-op for Supporting WERU!

WERU is very happy to have been the April recipient of Common Cents at the Belfast Community Co-op. Common Cents is the check-out donation program where Co-op shoppers can round up their purchases to the next dollar (or more) to support local nonprofits. $6,674.94 was raised for the station thanks … [Read more...]

May 4, 2026 By Matt Murphy

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Bagaduce Music on WERU

Wednesday, May 6 was unofficially “Bagaduce Music All Stars Day” at WERU, as a few musicians from Bagaduce Music in Blue Hill performed live in WERU’s on-air studio. First at 9 am we welcomed Bennett Konesni (Executive Director & Teaching Staff) and Annadeene Konesni-Fowler (Concert & Events … [Read more...]

May 1, 2026 By Pepin Mittelhauser

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Volunteer Profile: Joana Chacón de Entwisle

Volunteer DJ K y La Joanita is one of five rotating hosts on WERU’s jubilant music show Sabor Latino, heard 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Starting in February 2025, she’s the show’s newest member, so maybe you haven’t yet had a chance to catch her special brand of DJing, but I’ll bet you … [Read more...]

April 27, 2026 By Pepin Mittelhauser

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WERU Invites Applications for General Manager Position

WERU invites applications for the position of General Manager (GM). Qualified applicants will have a keen interest in mission driven, volunteer-led community radio and a desire to build on our history and success through the continued engagement of our community and the voices, tools, and … [Read more...]

April 12, 2026 By Matt Murphy

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Learn about our opening for a new General Manager and how to apply for the position! 

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Meetings of the WERU Board of Directors take place on the third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m., unless the meeting falls on a holiday. Meetings are open for public observation and there is a fifteen-minute public comment period at the beginning of each meeting. Most meetings are held virtually. For more information please call 469-6600 or email info@weru.org.

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