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Curious about what’s going on in your community? "Let’s Connect Greater Portland"?is a weekly radio show featuring in-depth conversations about how cities and towns in Greater Portland are addressing local challenges, fostering community growth, and driving positive change. Coming up today, February 27th, host Kristina Egan will be talking with the General Manager of Casco Bay Lines, John Warnock; Operations Manager, Nick Mavadones; and Communications Advisor, Jessica James about the future of Maine’s ferries. The following week on March 3, Kristina Egan will be meeting with Maine government officials Kevin Kraft, Markos Miller, Eugenia Di Girolamo, and Jeremiah Bartlett to discuss the Franklin Street Reconnecting Communities Grant through the Maine Department of Transportation. Tune in on 90.9FM every Thursday from 1:00pm to 1:30pm or stream on wmpg.org for expert insights, real stories, and solutions shaping the region.

Craving live local music, but don’t want to venture into the Tundra? Tune into 90.9 WMPG every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm to our long-running Local Motives show to hear mostly-live, always local music! If you miss a show, it will be streaming on demand for 5 weeks after the air date at https://lnkd.in/eEqPw4Py, under Audio Archives. The lineup for the next 4 weeks is as follows: Little Oso – March 5th S.C.O.B.Y – March 12th Borderlines – March 19th Telescope Club – March 26th If you have any questions about the show—or want to get involved in some way– email:?[email protected]

WMPG is excited to announce that our annual Begathon Fundraising Week will take place this year from March 26-April 1.?WMPG relies on the generosity of its listeners to keep the airwaves alive with unique and independent programming. Begathon is not only about donations, but also about recognizing the importance of a vibrant community radio station that amplifies diverse voices and viewpoints. Help us continue our important work by calling in pledges, donating online through the WMPG website, or stopping by the station in person. We thank you for your support! For more information on Begathon and how to support WMPG, please visit wmpg.org or contact Annella Linton ([email protected]).

WMPG is excited to announce that our short film An Extraordinary Place, directed by Tom Bell, has won the award for “Best Short Documentary” in the Barcelona Indie Awards! This incredible journey continues, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the recognition this film is receiving in Spain and around the world. Accolades like this put WMPG and USM on the map. Congratulations to Tom, and we look forward to An Extraordinary Place coming to Maine Public Television this summer or fall! If you haven’t seen the film yet, join us later this year for a screening at the USM campus. Dates will be announced soon! More details at: https://lnkd.in/gsZC4YDb Annella Linton

WMPG is excited to announce the date and location of our highly anticipated Mardi Gras Celebration and Cajun Cookin’ Challenge! This free event will take place on March 4, from 11am-2pm at The Salons, 2nd Floor, McGoldrick Center, 35 Bedford St, Portland Campus of USM. Come by and listen to some New Orleans music, have some delicious Mardi Gras food provided by local restaurants, and vote for your favorite dish! If you are a restaurant and would like to participate, please email [email protected] for more details.

WMPG is looking for our next Program Director. The?Program Director?serves as an integral part of the WMPG management team and is involved in all aspects of planning for the station and meeting WMPG’s long-term goals and strategic vision. The Program Director recruits, trains and supervises University of Southern Maine (USM) students and community members as volunteers in on-air radio broadcasting and audio production; manages the program schedule and makes annual changes to keep the programming fresh; maintains the WMPG?Music?Library; and?connects with?the USM community for outreach and engagement to strengthen WMPG’s relationships within USM and the community. More details over at wmpg.org #job #radio #recruitment #programdirector #radio #broadcasting #collegeradio

Our Fall Fundraiser started today and runs through to October 29th. Your donations help us continue our mission of amplifying local voices and fostering community dialogue. So, if you believe in the power of community radio to unite and uplift, please consider donating today. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/ekphkeyC

We are excited to announce our bi-annual fundraiser is coming up on October 23rd-29th. We have a goal of $50,000 and are asking, once again, for your help. Your generosity ensures that WMPG remains a vibrant resource, bringing local music, student initiatives and diverse programming to the community. We look forward to your support! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/ekphkeyC

We've taken An Extraordinary Place to film festivals (and won a bunch of awards) —now let's get it on TV! Tom Bell, the film maker is raising $12,500 to cover the music rights that will keep our portrayal of WMPG's eclectic sound true to life. Time is ticking—can you contribute to this crowdfunder? This project has just 30 days to raise the funds, and needs to hit 80% of the goal to receive any money. Every dollar counts! Now is your chance to watch the film from home! Participate in the movie crowdfunder and become a sponsor! We'll send you a link to watch the movie after the campaign. Get your name, your favorite DJ, or a beloved non-profit in the credits. You can even honor someone with an "In Memoriam" mention. The film has been selected for the Camden International Film Festival?(come see it with us!) And take a look at some of the awards we've already won: Maine Outdoor Film Festival – Best Maine Film Maine International Film Festival – Best Short Toronto Indie Shorts?– Best Documentary? Jersey Shore Film Festival – Best Documentary – Human Interest Courtyard Independent Film Festival in Italy won Best Editing Check out the campaign to see how you can help—and don’t miss us at the Camden International Film Festival! You can proudly say you were part of this award-winning journey. https://lnkd.in/eUNf8tPw

Congrats to film maker Tom Bell on the recent awards for An Extraordinary Place. Coming to a screen near you soon.