WERU-FM

WERU-FM (89.9 MHz) is a community radio station that operates on a noncommercial basis and is supported by its listeners. It is located in Blue Hill, Maine, and is owned by the Salt Pond Community Broadcasting Company. The station's studios are situated in East Orland, while its transmitter can be found on Blue Hill Mountain, just off Mountain Road. With an effective radiated power (ERP) of 12,000 watts, WERU-FM broadcasts from a tower that stands 261 meters (856 feet) above the average terrain. Its signal reaches a wide area, covering locations from Bangor to Rockland and Bar Harbor in Down East Maine. In July 2004, WERU-FM expanded its reach by starting online streaming, and by April 2006, it began offering podcasts of its spoken word shows. To help fund its operations, the station conducts on-air fundraising events on a regular basis.

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A Loud “Thank You!” for the Quiet Drive!

3 weeks ago | weru.org | Matt Murphy

You are here: Home / Station News / A Loud “Thank You!” for the Quiet Drive!WERU thanks everyone who donated during the WERU Quiet Drive, which ran from March 22 through March 28. The Quiet Drive was online only and entirely silent on the airwaves, and was conducted purely through social media, our website, and our mobile app.
“Anti-American Airwaves” Congressional Hearing on March 26

4 weeks ago | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News “Anti-American Airwaves” Congressional Hearing on March 26At 10am today (Wednesday, March 26), the leaders of NPR and PBS will testify before Congress in a hearing titled “Anti-American Airwaves: Holding the Heads of NPR and PBS Accountable.” We expect public media’s funding to be called into question as they answer to the subcommittee’s claims of “biased news coverage… for an increasingly narrow and elitist audience.” View the hearing.
Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love!

2 months ago | weru.org | Matt Murphy

You are here: Home / Station News / Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love!WERU depends on listener support to keep our diverse music and information programming going strong. An important way to stand up for WERU is by writing to and calling Maine’s Congressional Delegation to let them know how important WERU is to you, and how important the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is to local community radio (25% of WERU’s budget).
Bruce Clark, Chief Engineer, RIP

2 months ago | weru.org | Matt Murphy

You are here: Home / Station News / Bruce Clark, Chief Engineer, RIPBruce Clark was for over 25 years WERU’s Chief Engineer, doing everything possible to keep our transmitter and other equipment on the air. Bruce retired a few years ago, and passed away recently. Bruce was a soft-spoken, sincere, and brilliant fellow who was liked by everyone who knew him. Born and raised in Belfast, he started messing around with radio technology as a kid, before becoming a communications officer in the Army.
WERU Community Radio

Dec 19, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

You are here: Home / Station News / Seasons Greetings!From the volunteers, Board of Directors, and staff of WERU, we wish all of our listeners and members Happy Holidays! Just as this season is recognized in many different ways, so it is with the many different people and kinds of programming on WERU. This diversity is what makes community radio special, and we thank you for making all that possible with your support. You are at the heart of what we do and who we are.
Joel Raymond Tribute Party: An Evening of Music

Dec 19, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Friends of Joel Raymond will present a musical community party honoring the one and only Joel Raymond, Saturday, January 18 from 5-10pm at The Grand in Ellsworth (Snowdate: Sunday, January 19 from 2-7pm). The evening will include a finger food potluck, cash bar, and live music from a few of the local bands and musicians loved by Joel.
Variety Show & Supper in Belfast on Nov. 29

Nov 22, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Join Torchlight Media, the Belfast American Legion, and WERU’s StoryCorps One Small Step Project for a variety show, open mic, and supper at the Belfast American Legion Post #43 on Friday, November 29, at 6 p.m. The event is open to veterans, their families, friends, and the general public. The supper and show are free, though donations will be accepted. Supper reservations are highly encouraged.
Off the Air this Afternoon - But Still Steaming

Nov 7, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News Off the Air this Afternoon – But Still SteamingWERU will off the FM airwaves (but still on the internet and app) for a several hours today as work is done to install a back-up power generator and back-up transmitter at our transmitter/antenna site on Blue Hill Mountain. This back-up system will help us to stay on the air during and after big winter storms. Thank you for your patience this afternoon, and for your support!
Word Literary Festival 2024

Nov 5, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Filed Under: Station News Word Literary Festival 2024The 2024 Word Literary Festival in Blue Hill, October 25-27, was a big success and WERU was there to record it. Listen here for fascinating conversations with authors Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Lev Grossman, as well as moving readings at Poets Aloud! with Kathleen Ellis, Dave Morrison, and Maya Williams. Thanks to Word for providing WERU will the opportunity to record and present this content!
Volunteer Profile: DJ Coco

Nov 4, 2024 | weru.org | Matt Murphy

Interview by Katy Green, Member Board of DirectorsDJ Coco is the host of Golden Hour, Saturdays 5-6pm. Tell me about your path leading up to you volunteering at WERU. I’ve been a musician for many years now and I have typically made friends and found community through playing music. Since moving to Maine, it’s been harder for me to find folks to play music with so I thought community radio might be a good way to meet fellow music lovers and I was right. How did you first get interested in music?