Bangor‘s Rock Station Gets a Lifeline
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rencana untuk menutup tiga stasiun radio miliknya di Bangor, Maine, pada akhir bulan ini, sepasang pengusaha lokal telah membentuk kelompok kepemilikan baru untuk mengakuisisi stasiun Rock terkemuka 100.3 WKIT Brewer.
Jeff Solari dan Greg Hawes’ Rock Lobster Radio LLC akan mengakuisisi WKIT dan mengoperasikannya melalui LMA mulai 1 Januari hingga persetujuan akhir FCC.Duo tersebut merilis pernyataan yang mengatakan, “Kami tidak bisa membiarkannya mati. Ratusan – jika tidak ribuan – orang memposting, menelepon atau menghubungi ketika mereka mendengar berita bahwa 100.3 akan ditutup. Pendengar setia sangat kecewa. Tetapi sekarang kesedihan itu bisa hilang. Suara yang Anda cintai akan tetap berada di sini.”
Alifelong Dream Realized
Solari adalah seorang penyiar olahraga veteran di pasar Bangor.Dia bekerja sebagai reporter dan pembawa acara di WLBZ-TV dari 1992 hingga 1995 sebelum pindah dari udara sebagai Direktur Layanan Kreatif dan Promosi. Setelah bekerja di stasiun televisi di Mobile dan Oklahoma City, dia kembali ke Bangor untuk membawakan acara siangnya di 620 WZON milik king dari 2004 hingga 2010 dan kemudian menghabiskan waktu di “92.9 The Ticket” WEZQ dari 2015-18. Solari juga menjalankan perusahaan radio internet dan Rock Lobster Entertainment-nya memproduksi konten dan acara olahraga di Maine.Dia berkomentar di Facebook,“Teman-teman masa kecil saya akan mengonfirmasi ketika saya mengatakan bahwa saya mulai bermimpi memiliki stasiun radio ketika berumur sekitar 12 tahun. Hari ini mimpi itu menjadi kenyataan. Greg Hawes dan saya senang telah mencapai kesepakatan dengan Stephen King untuk menjaga WKIT tetap rockin’ Maine untuk tahun-tahun mendatang. Ini adalah stasiun legendaris dengan tim yang hebat!”
Keeping it Local
Hawes dan saudaranya memiliki beberapa restoran di area bangor dan sebuah dispensari ganja. Dia menambahkan, “Kucing keluar dari tas. Setelah membaca semua komentar tulus tentang penutupan WKIT, saya merasa berkewajiban untuk mencoba tetap ada. Saya berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk melayani masyarakat yang mendukung semua ide gila saya, dan ini adalah salah satu dari situasi tersebut. Jelas bahwa daerah Bangor belum siap melihat 100.3 pergi, jadi Jeff Solari dan saya akan memastikan itu tetap ada untuk tahun-tahun mendatang. Selamat datang di radio!”
oldies “Z62” WZON bangor dan AAA 103.1 WZLO Dover-foxcroft/98.3 W252CT Bangor masih diharapkan diam pada 31 Desember.
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## Archyde Exclusive: Bangor’s Rock Station Saved from Silence
**(Opening music: Upbeat rock anthem fades as host begins speaking)**
**Host:** Welcome back to Archyde, where we bring you stories that matter. Today, we have some exciting news for music lovers in Bangor, Maine. Local radio station 100.3 WKIT,Bangor’s beloved Rock station,was facing closure until a group of dedicated individuals stepped in. Joining me today are two of those individuals, Jeff Solari and greg Hawes, co-founders of Rock Lobster Radio LLC. Welcome to the show, gentlemen.
**Jeff:** Thanks for having us! Glad to be here.
**Greg:** Absolutely, excited to share this story with everyone.
**Host:** So, let’s get right to it. WKIT was facing closure, right? Can you tell us what was happening?
**Jeff:** That’s right.The owner, Connoisseur Media, had announced plans to shut down three of their stations in Bangor, including WKIT, at the end of the month. It was devastating news for the community and for all of us who love rock music.
**Host:** So, how did Rock Lobster Radio come to be?
**Greg:** Well, Jeff and I have been friends for years, and we’ve always shared a passion for radio and for our community.When we heard about WKIT’s situation, we knew we had to do something. We realized that this station is more than just frequencies and music – it’s a vital part of Bangor’s identity.
**Host:** So, it was truly a community effort?
**Jeff:** Absolutely.Once the word got out, we had such an outpouring of support from local businesses, listeners, and even former WKIT employees. People were truly passionate about saving the station.
**Host:** And this resulted in the formation of Rock lobster Radio.
**Greg:** Correct! We created Rock Lobster Radio LLC specifically to purchase WKIT. It was a lot of work getting everything in place, but seeing the community rally behind us was astonishing.
**Host:** That’s splendid! So, what can listeners expect from WKIT under rock Lobster Radio’s ownership?
**Jeff:** We’re committed to keeping WKIT true to its roots. This means continuing to play the best rock music, supporting local artists, and engaging with the community that has come to love this station.
**Host:** This is truly a great story – a testament to the power of community and a shared love for music.
**Greg:** we couldn’t have done it without everyone stepping up. We are excited for the future of WKIT and can’t wait to continue bringing rock and roll to Bangor.
**(Upbeat rock anthem fades in as host concludes)**
**Host:** Thanks again to Jeff solari and Greg Hawes for joining us today. We wish you all the best with Rock Lobster Radio and WKIT. Catch their show on 100.3 FM, and continue to support local radio! This has been Archyde, keeping you informed and entertained.
