Chris is WDEA's "Sports Guy!" He has been broadcasting MDI and Ellsworth Basketball games for the past 17 years and this is the 16th year of broadcasting MDI Football. In May 2020, he was a honorary inductee into the National Technical Honor Society by Hancock County Technical Center. He is the 2013 Electronic Media Award winner from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrator's Association in recognition for outstanding electronic media contributions to Maine Interscholastic Athletics. He is the 2015 Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce President’s Award Winner for Sustained and Exceptional Service to the Community In addition to broadcasting the sporting events for Townsquare Media, Chris sells advertising on the Townsquare Media stations. If you want to have your business reach our great community of listeners on the radio and the web, please give Chris a call at 941-1994 or email him at chris.popper@townsquaremedia.com
Chris Popper
Have the Homeless Become Invisible? [VIDEO]
There's no question that homelessness is a serious problem. In some parts of the country, it can be a killer with the snow and the cold. We complain about panhandlers in the medians and on the street corners. It's easier to look away than it is to look at the homeless and panhandlers.
Struggling Waitress Gets Mind-Blowing Tips During Memorable Shift [VIDEO]
We all have heard of the saying "Paying it Forward" but I guarantee you that you probably have never heard of "Pranking It Forward". After this video, though, I bet you want to be able to "prank it forward" to someone deserving!
Powerful Video Shows Your Actions Can Profoundly Affect How Your Kids Behave [VIDEO]
This is a must-watch video, for anyone who is a parent or contemplating having a child.
You may not think that your actions have consequences, but they do, especially when seen by a child, who views you as a role model. Do drugs? They'll think it's okay...
Generous Boy Who Found $20 Bill Pays It Forward by Giving Money to Soldier [VIDEO]
You're excused if you get a lump in your throat after watching this video. Talk about heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time!
A young boy from Ohio who found a $20 bill had visions of what to do with his newfound fortune, including buying a video game -- that was until he saw a soldier in uniform...
Watch ‘Silent Monks’ Use Clever Trick to Sing ‘Hallelujah’ (VIDEO)
Want a good laugh? Check out this high school chorus group "The Silent Monks.' They perform 'Hallelujah.' Now, how exactly do silent monks sing? Watch our Holiday Song of the Day to find out.
‘A Christmas Story’ Pole-Licking Scene Performed on N.Y. Subway [VIDEO]
You know the movie 'A Christmas Story,' right? ("You'll shoot your eye out!") Well, the street-theater group Improv Everywhere decided to re-create the scene where Ralphie and Schwartz watch as Flick gets his tongue stuck on a flagpole—except they didn't do it on a playground, they did it on a New York City subway.