Jeff was born in Maine and has lived here all his life. He began his radio career in Bangor, Maine, in 1991 and bounced around to a handful of stations before landing in Portland to be a part of the launch of Q97.9 in 1996 where he spent 26 years, the majority of it partnered on the morning show with Lori Voornas, until the two moved to 94.9 HOM in 2023. Jeff enjoys writing about nostalgia and history in Maine.
Jeff Parsons
The Story Behind This Century-Old Ad on a Building in Lewiston, Maine
Even though many of these downtown buildings are gone, there is still one piece of Lisbon Street's past that remains.
Maine’s 16 Counties Ranked by Unemployment Rate With a Surprising No. 1
Stacker put together a list of counties with the highest unemployment in Maine using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Final ‘Jeopardy!’ Answer About Famous Maine Business Founder Stumps One Contestant
Both Lynn and Robbi responded with the correct question, but Zani picked the wrong outfitter.
Here Are the 10 Biggest Snowfalls Recorded in Maine
Stacker put together a list of the 10 biggest snowfall totals recorded in a single day, and as I look at the list, I've been reminded of some really big ones.
See Purple Paint in the Woods in Maine? You Need to Leave Right Away
You may have seen this mark on trees in the woods and wondered what it is. It's important that you know.
10 Memes About Maine That Are Totally on Point
All these memes about Maine will make you say "That's soooo true!"
Are Basements Necessary in New England Homes?
With the problems you could have with a basement, like flooding, is a basement really necessary for homes in New England?
Take a Peek Inside This Stunning $17M Home on Maine’s Mount Desert Island
We can all dream, so let's take a peek inside this $17M Maine home that could be yours if make that kind of cash.
Do You Remember Getting Toll Tickets When You Entered the Maine Turnpike?
75 years later, the Maine Turnpike speed limits are higher, the highway is wider, and tolls are collected electronically. It wasn't always that way, though.
Maine and New Hampshire Launching System to Alleviate Traffic at the Piscataqua River Bridge
If you've ever been caught in traffic on the Maine Turnpike crossing over the Piscataqua River Bridge between Maine and New Hampshire, this is good news.