WHOM-FM (Portland, ME)

WHOM (94.9 FM), known as "94.9 WHOM," is a radio station based in the United States that features an adult contemporary music format. It broadcasts from the summit of Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the Northeast. The station's signal reaches listeners across five states and parts of Canada, including New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, and Quebec. Although WHOM's coverage extends throughout Northern New England, it identifies with the Portland, Maine radio market. For many years, the station has claimed on its website to have the largest coverage area of any FM station in the country. Additionally, WHOM provides online streaming of its broadcasts through its official website. The station is owned by Townsquare Media.

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5 Maine and New Hampshire Arcades Still Keeping the '80s Alive

2 days ago | 949whom.com | Jeff Parsons

Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Centipede, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Q*Bert, Missile Command. I'm willing to bet that you have heard of at least one of these arcade games from the 1980s. Even if you didn't grow up in that decade, they're probably still familiar to you. The 80s may be long gone, but it's not hard to feel like you hopped into a Delorean and went back to 1985 when you see these 5 Maine and New Hampshire arcades still keeping the '80s alive.
7 Things To Know About The Rockport, Maine Donut Festival

2 days ago | 949whom.com | Arlen Jameson

Know before you go!Go nuts for donuts, for a whole weekend in Rockport! Seems like a perfect chance to take a road trip!One of the great things about Maine during the summer, is the incredible amount of food festivals throughout the state. From lobster, to red snapper hot dogs, to whoopie pies, and even Moxie, there is something for everyone! Now you can add yet another yearly tradition to this impressive list.
Ever Wondered What it Looks Like From the Top of Maine's Carlton Bridge?

2 days ago | 949whom.com | Jeff Parsons

If you've ever crossed the Kennebec River bridge between Bath and Woolwich, you've likely seen the nearly 100-year-old bridge next to the 25-year-old bridge. Have you ever wondered what the view from the top of the Carlton Bridge looks like? Completed in 1927, the Carlton Bridge was built for automotive and rail traffic. Since the Sagadahoc Bridge was completed in 2000, the bridge now only carries sporadic rail traffic to Bath Ironworks and occasional passenger rail traffic to Rockland.
Missing Father Found on Maine's Katahdin, Search Still on for Daughter

2 days ago | 949whom.com | Sean McKenna |Arlen Jameson

According to an article from WGME 13, Baxter State Park officials say the body of a missing hiker has been recovered near the summit of Mount Katahdin. According to the park, a Maine Warden Service K-9 team located Tim Keiderling, 58 of Ulster Park, New York, on the Tableland area of Katahdin around 2:45 Tuesday afternoon. Rangers say Tim and Esther Keiderling set out from Abol Campground on Sunday, aiming to reach the summit of Katahdin.
You'll Want to Avoid These Streets in Old Orchard Beach June 10 to June 17

3 days ago | 949whom.com | Jeff Parsons

Between June 10 and June 17, several streets in Old Orchard Beach will be closed, but it's all to make driving in town much smoother. Old Orchard Beach Police Department via FacebookIf you've ever seen the blue and yellow colored train locomotives throughout Maine, they are owned by CSX Transportation, which bought the former Pan Am Railways, which was formerly Guidlford Transportation, which was formerly the Maine Central Railroad. That's my quick railroad history lesson.
New Scandinavian Candy Shop Opens In Portland, Maine

4 days ago | 949whom.com | Lori Voornas

There's a new candy store in Portland, Maine, that's different from any place you've been to. If you've never had Scandinavian-inspired candy, that bucket list item is about to be scratched off. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll want to check out Portland’s newest Scandinavian-inspired candy shop. It's called Sodt, which means sweet in Danish.
Elderly Man Dies While Swimming After His Boat on Central Maine Lake

4 days ago | 949whom.com | Sean McKenna

It was a tragic series of events that unfolded over the weekend at a popular Maine lake that led to the death of a 74-year-old man. According to an article that was published from WGME 13, the incident happened on Saturday afternoon on Maine's Damariscotta Lake. The news station is reporting that at about 1:45 in the afternoon on Saturday, Richard Eason, 74 of Florida, was launching his fishing boat in the lake.
Maine State Police Investigating Death of Woman in Lewiston

5 days ago | 949whom.com | Chris Sedenka

According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine State Police are investigating the death of a 42-year-old woman discovered at a home on Old Greene Road. The press release explains that the Maine State Police responded to a death investigation at the home at about 5 AM on Monday, June 2nd.
WATCH: Young Moose Seen Running Through Streets of Auburn, Maine

5 days ago | 949whom.com | Jeff Parsons

It's not every day that you are lucky enough to see a moose. These very elusive creatures don't often show themselves, but when they do get spotted running through the city of Auburn, they get noticed!The Auburn, Maine, Police Department shared a video on the Facebook page that was sent to them of a young moose running through the intersection of Union and Center Street in Auburn. We've got a map above, but if you are familiar with the Auburn area, you know this intersection well.
Dog Stuck on Railroad Tracks Nearly Hit by Amtrak Downeaster is Saved by Drone

5 days ago | 949whom.com | Jeff Parsons

It was a close call for a dog that was trapped on the railroad tracks in Wells, Maine, as the Amtrak Downeaster was approaching. The Amtrak Downeaster has been transporting people from Maine to Boston and back since December 2001. It travels on rails owned by CSX Transportation and it was on those rails that a tragedy was avoided when a lost dog became stuck on the railroad tracks, unable to escape as the Downeaste was bearing down on it.