We got word from Mix Maine Media that long-time broadcaster Bruce Stevens has hung up the headphones and retired from radio. Here is the text of the tribute from Bruce’s
Blueberry Broadcasting in Augusta and Bangor, Maine has a rare full-time opening in the on-air department. Blueberry has 15 signals broadcasting 5 distinct brands covering multiple markets in Maine including
Check out Ron Frizzell–Owner of WLAM-AM and WWAV-FM in this photo–the year uncertain. “Lefty” is a true “radio guy”—an expert in engineering, sales, programming—and was responsible for being a mentor
The date is June 20, 1960. Five months before JFK was elected President. The average cost of a new house was $12,700, rent a mere $98 bucks a month. Gasoline
The lobby sign says “17th Annual Meeting” of the MAB, so that would put this around 1964 or so. Lots of wood paneling at this venue, so cannot place where
Well, here’s a scene all broadcasters can identify with! On location (not sure exactly WHERE this is) with a LIVE Broadcast. The esteemed sports broadcaster Dale Duff appearing for Stephen
Check out the dedication of WGAN-TV’s (now WGME-TV)in Raymond, Maine–believe the year was 1959. According to the 1999 Guiness Book of World Records, the nearly 500 meter tower (1,619 feet)
Well, this was taken at a Golf Course (you can see the green/flagstick through the window)–but I’m not sure which one. A few “legacy” Maine AM Stations–WFAU-AM-Augusta, WCOU-AM-Lewiston and WLOB-AM-Portland.
When the Feds came to town, you always made sure you were wearing a coat and tie! Here is FCC Chairman Richard Wiley alongside David Brown from WTVL-AM/FM-Waterville—on the site
It may look like NORAD—or remind some of the bridge on the Starship Enterprise (ahem) but it is Master Control at ABC affiliate WVII-TV in Bangor on March 27, 1985.
