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WEZQ
WEZQ (92.9 MHz; "The Ticket") is a commercial radio, commercial FM radio, FM radio station broadcasting a sports radio, sports radio format, format. Licensed to Bangor, Maine, United States, the station signal extends to Bar Harbor and Belfast, Maine, Belfast on the coast, to Howland, Maine, Howland to the north. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media and features programming from ESPN Radio. The Ticket's weekday schedule includes some local sports talk, as well as radio syndication, syndicated shows from ESPN Radio. It is also the Bangor outlet for Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots games. History The station sign-on, signed on the air June 9, 1976, as WPBC, a beautiful music station owned by Penobscot Broadcasting. It became WSHZ in 1992, after the station evolved to a soft adult contemporary format, placing it in competition with Ellsworth, Maine, Ellsworth station WKSQ. In October 1993, WSHZ was purchased by Dudman Communicat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Red Sox Radio Network
The Boston Red Sox Radio Network is an American radio network composed of 54 radio stations which carry English language coverage of the Boston Red Sox, a professional baseball team in Major League Baseball (MLB). Lawrence, Massachusetts station WEEI-FM (93.7 FM broadcasting, FM), which serves Boston, Massachusetts, Boston and the Greater Boston area, serves as the network's Flagship (broadcasting), Flagship. The network also includes 49 Network affiliate, affiliates in the U.S. states of Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York (state), New York, and Florida: 28 AM stations, 24 of which supplement their signals with one or more FM Broadcast relay station, translators; and 21 full-power FM stations, one of which supplements its signal with several FM translators. Joe Castiglione currently serves as the network's play-by-play announcer; since the start of the 2020 Boston Red Sox season, 2020 Red Sox season, Will Flemming, Sean McDonough ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Radio
Sports radio (or sports talk radio) is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sport, sporting events. A widespread programming genre that has a narrow audience appeal, sports radio is characterized by an often-low comedy, boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both :wikt:host, hosts and caller (telecommunications), callers. Many sports talk stations also carry play-by-play (live commentary) of local sports teams as part of their regular programming. History In 1955, WHN New York launched the first regular sports talk program featuring a broadcaster/journalist roundtable that aired before and after Brooklyn Dodgers games. By the early 1960s, sports talk content, ranging from individual commentary to roundtable discussions, began appearing in major US markets, initially tied to play-by-play broadcasts but gradually developing unique styles and characters. Art Rust Jr. launched New York’s first interactive call-in show (WMCA) in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WWMJ
WWMJ (95.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Ellsworth, Maine, United States, the station serves the Bangor, Maine area. The station is currently owned by Townsquare Media. The station's competitors are WKIT in Brewer and WNSX in Winter Harbor. History The station went on the air as WDEA-FM on December 27, 1965. On August 25, 1983, the station changed its call sign to the current WWMJ. The station flipped from WDEA's full service format to adult contemporary and remained in that format until flipping to oldies and changing its moniker to ''Magic 95.7''. The oldies format would remain until Christmas 2005. The station also picked up New England Patriots football, after WFZX's contract ended. WWMJ was also an affiliate of ''Imus in the Morning'' until his show was cancelled after Don Imus John Donald Imus Jr. ( ; July 23, 1940 – December 27, 2019), also known as Imus, was an American radio personality, television show host, recording ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Radio
Sports radio (or sports talk radio) is a radio format devoted entirely to discussion and broadcasting of sport, sporting events. A widespread programming genre that has a narrow audience appeal, sports radio is characterized by an often-low comedy, boisterous on-air style and extensive debate and analysis by both :wikt:host, hosts and caller (telecommunications), callers. Many sports talk stations also carry play-by-play (live commentary) of local sports teams as part of their regular programming. History In 1955, WHN New York launched the first regular sports talk program featuring a broadcaster/journalist roundtable that aired before and after Brooklyn Dodgers games. By the early 1960s, sports talk content, ranging from individual commentary to roundtable discussions, began appearing in major US markets, initially tied to play-by-play broadcasts but gradually developing unique styles and characters. Art Rust Jr. launched New York’s first interactive call-in show (WMCA) in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Bruins Radio Network
The Boston Bruins Radio Network is a 17-station (9 AM, 9 FM, plus 3 FM translators) network which carries live game broadcasts of the Boston Bruins. The network's flagship station is WBZ-FM (98.5) in Boston, Massachusetts. Judd Sirott announces play-by-play. Bob Beers (ice hockey), Bob Beers provides color commentary. Network stations (20 stations) Flagship (1 station) *WBZ-FM 98.5: Boston, Massachusetts, Boston (2009–present) Affiliates (19 stations) Maine (3 stations) *WEZQ 92.9: Bangor, Maine, Bangor (2012–present) *WEZR (AM), WEZR 780: Rumford, Maine, Rumford *WHXR 106.3: Scarborough, Maine, Scarborough Massachusetts (7 stations + 2 FM translators) *WBEC (AM), WBEC 1420: Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Pittsfield *WVEI (AM), WVEI 1440: Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester *WMRC 1490: Milford, Massachusetts, Milford *WNAW 1230: North Adams, Massachusetts, North Adams (2012–present) *WPKZ 1280: Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Fitchburg (2011–present) *WXTK 95.1: West Yarmouth, Massa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Celtics Radio Network
The Boston Celtics Radio Network is a radio network that broadcasts Boston Celtics basketball games with a flagship station of WBZ-FM (98.5). Carried in 5 of the 6 New England states, the network has 27 stations (17 on AM, 10 on FM, plus 4 FM translators). Certain of these stations, including flagship WBZ-FM, also have commitments to carry games of the New England Patriots (football) and Boston Bruins (hockey), and Celtics games may be pre-empted. From 2005 until 2013, Celtics games had been carried on Entercom-owned stations WRKO and WEEI. That partnership ended in August 2013. In September 2013, the Celtics announced that they had signed a multi-year deal with CBS Radio to broadcast games on their network. CBS Radio and Entercom merged in 2017. Radio Network Flagship *98.5 WBZ-FM: Boston Affiliates Maine (6 stations) *92.9 WEZQ: Bangor ''Boston Bruins primary affiliate'' *96.3 WJJB-FM: Gray *1310 WLOB: Portland *95.9 WPEI: Saco *95.5 WPPI: Topsham *1440 WRED: We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New England Patriots Radio Network
The New England Patriots Radio Network is a radio network which carries live game broadcasts of the New England Patriots. The network's Flagship (radio), flagship station is WBZ-FM in Boston. Bob Socci, who now does the play-by-play with former Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak providing the color commentary and former Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham and WBZ-TV/WSBK-TV sports reporter Steve Burton (sports journalist), Steve Burton providing the sideline reports. Marc Bertrand and ''Boston Globe'' sports columnist Chris Gasper host the pregame, and the postgame show is hosted by Bertrand. Albert Breer and ''Patriots Football Weekly'' writers Paul Perillo is a regular guest analyst on the network's pre-game show. Marc D. Cappello has been the producer since 1995. Gil Santos, former WBZ (AM), WBZ 1030 sports reporter who was known as the "Voice of the New England Patriots," retired after 2012 New England Patriots season, the 2012 season and was replaced by Bob Socci. Santos call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WBZN
WBZN (107.3 FM broadcasting, FM) is a commercial radio station city of license, licensed to Old Town, Maine, and serving the Bangor, Maine area. It is owned by Townsquare Media and airs a contemporary hit radio format. The station's studios and offices are on Acme Road in Brewer, Maine, Brewer. WBZN has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 50,000 watts. Its transmitter is off Miller Way in Alton, Maine, Alton. History The station first signed on the air on January 1, 1995. Previously, various owners attempted to put it on the air beginning in 1990. A construction permit for 107.3 was issued by the Federal Communications Commission in 1990 with the working call sign WUMC, but that version never made it to the airwaves. Eclipse Broadcasting bought the construction permit in 1993 for $55,000. When the station finally launched, the station's callsign was WBZN and it aired a "Greatest Hits of the 70s" classic hits format. Eclipse Broadcasting was started by Chuck Foster and Mike Ell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WQCB
WQCB (106.5 FM, "Q-106.5") is a commercial radio station licensed to Brewer, Maine, and serving Bangor and Down East Maine. It airs a country radio format and is owned by Townsquare Media. The studios and offices are on Acme Road in Brewer. WQCB is a Class C FM station, allowing it higher power and a wider coverage area than most stations in the Northeastern U.S., which are largely Class B. WQCB has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 100,000 watts. The signal stretches from Greenville and Millinocket to the north, down to the Atlantic Ocean. The transmitter is off Foss Hill Road in Garland. This station features local disc jockeys during the daytime hours. After 7 p.m., WQCB carries syndicated country music shows, ''Taste of Country Nights'' and ''CMT After Midnite with Cody Allen''. On weekends, it airs ''American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks'', ''Country Countdown USA with Lon Helton'', ''Country Gold with Rowdy Yates'' and ''The Road with Steve Stewart' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team has been in existence since 1924–25 NHL season, 1924, making them the National Hockey League all-time results, third-oldest active team in the NHL, and the oldest in the United States. The Bruins are one of the "Original Six" NHL teams, along with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. They have won six Stanley Cup championships, tied for fourth-most of any team with the Blackhawks (trailing the Canadiens, Maple Leafs, and Red Wings, with 24, 13, and 11, respectively), and tied for second-most for an NHL team based in the United States. The Bruins have also won the Presidents' Trophy four times, with their most recent win in 2022–23 NHL season, 2022–23 having amas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics ( ) are an American professional basketball team based in Boston. The Celtics compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946 as one of the league's original eight teams, the Celtics play their home games at TD Garden, a shared arena with the NHL's Boston Bruins. The Celtics are commonly regarded as the most successful team in NBA history and hold the records for List of NBA champions, most NBA championships won, with 18, and List of all-time NBA win–loss records, most recorded wins of any NBA franchise. The Celtics' rise to dominance began in the late 1950s, after the team, led by coach Red Auerbach, acquired Bill Russell in 1956, later becoming the cornerstone of the Celtics dynasty. Led by Russell, Bob Cousy, and Tom Heinsohn, the Celtics won their first NBA championship in 1957 NBA Finals, 1957. Russell, along with a tal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) AFC East, East division. The Patriots play home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, which is southwest of Boston, Massachusetts. The franchise is owned by Robert Kraft, who purchased the team in 1994. As of 2024, the Patriots are the Forbes list of the most valuable sports teams, sixth-most valuable sports team in the world and have sold out every home game since 1994. Founded in 1959 as the Boston Patriots, the team was a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) before joining the NFL in 1970 through the AFL–NFL merger. The Patriots played their home games at various stadiums throughout Boston, including Fenway Park from 1963 to 1969 until the franchise moved to Foxborough in 1971. As part of the move, the team changed its name to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
