Bowdoin Radio Station WBOR Celebrates 30,000 Days!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Bowdoin Radio Celebrates 30,000 Days of Airwave Excellence!
Brunswick, ME – January 23, 2024 – WBOR 91.1 FM, the beloved radio station of Bowdoin College, proudly commemorates a historic milestone – 30,000 days of continuous broadcasting. On December 4th, 1941, Bowdoin made its entrance to the airwaves with its inaugural broadcast at WGAN Portland, setting the stage for decades of excellence in radio programming.
In a noteworthy tribute to our rich legacy, Dean Paul Nixon initiated the first program with a captivating performance by the Meddiebempsters, enchanting listeners with three soulful songs. The trailblazing moment continued as Stanley Herrick, Class of ’42, took the helm as the first student “DJ,” ushering in an era of student-led radio that has since become a hallmark of WBOR. (Read more about the history of the station here). Today, roughly 250 Bowdoin students are trained DJs, of which nearly 200 host weekly shows (~10% of the student body).
As we approach the momentous occasion of our 30,000th day on air, we invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable journey. WBOR has been a constant companion, source of inspiration, and platform for creativity for the Bowdoin and Midcoast communities and beyond. WBOR’s commitment to student involvement has allowed countless individuals to explore their passion for broadcasting, music curation, and storytelling. The station’s alumni page proudly showcases the diverse journeys of former WBOR members who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Station Managers
WBOR 91.1 FM
Request Line: (207) 725-3250
6200 College Station, Brunswick ME 04011-8462
wbor@bowdoin.edu
@wborfm on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
About WBOR 91.1 FM:
WBOR (91.1 FM) is the noncommercial, community public radio station licensed to Bowdoin College. Its team of student and community DJs are dedicated to bringing listeners a diverse mix of music that they won’t find anywhere else on the air. Without commercial incentives, their programming has solely reflected the passion and talent of their DJs for the past 80+ years.