Chris is WDEA's "Sports Guy!" He has been broadcasting MDI and Ellsworth Basketball games for the past 15 years and this is the 14th 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
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Black Bear Men’s Hockey Shut Out By UMass Lowell 2-0 in Portland
The Maine Black Bears Men's Hockey Team was shutout 2-0 in Portland on Saturday evening, November 27th, losing the 15th ranked UMass Lowell River Hawks.
UMaine Men’s Basketball Falls to Bradley 71-39
The University of Maine Men's Basketball Team lost to Bradley in Peoria, Illinois on Saturday afternoon November 27th 71-39 as the Black Bear's shooting woes continued.
Red Sox Agree to 1 Year Contract with Michael Wacha
The Boston Red Sox today signed right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha to a one-year contract for the 2022 season
UMaine Women’s Basketball Fall to Army 87-81 in Double OT
The UMaine Women's Basketball team fell to the Army Black Knights 87-81 in double overtime on Friday afternoon, November 26th at West Point.
UMaine Women Ice Hockey’s 5 Game Unbeaten Streak Snapped Fall to Clarkson 4-1
The University of Maine Women's Ice Hockey Team's 5 game unbeaten streak was snapped on Friday afternoon, November 26th when the Black Bears fell to Clarkson 4-1 at the Alfond Arena in Orono.
Here’s Where the UMaine Athletic Teams Are in Action November 26-28
Hopefully the UMaine Women's Hockey, Men's Hockey, Women's Basketball and Men's Basketball Teams didn't eat too much turkey on Thanksgiving, because all 4 teams are in action this upcoming weekend. Here's where they are in action and how to see and listen! Best of luck!
UMaine Men Fall to Central Connecticut State 64-56 [PHOTOS]
The UMaine Men never led in the game on Tuesday, November 23rd at the Cross Insurance Center, falling to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 64-56. It was Central Connecticut's 1st win of the season. Check out the recap and photos from the game
UMaine Women’s Basketball Offering Free Admission to Local Basketball Teams December 12 [UPDATE]
Any basketball team and their coaches can go to the game for FREE! This is not limited to high schools... it's for ANY basketball team! Both girl's and boy's teams! Here's how to score your FREE tickets
PTC Football Class B North All Conference Teams Fall 2021
The PTC released their All-Conference Football Teams for Class B North on Tuesday, November 23rd. Congratulations to all!
Red Sox Exercise Option on Manager Alex Cora for 2023 and 2024
Boston Manager Alex Cora won't be going anywhere soon, as the Boston Red Sox announced on Monday, November 22nd, that they had exercised the option on Cora's contract, and signed him for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.