Maine Radio Stations Directory

Comprehensive guide to FM and AM radio stations across Maine - Portland, Bangor, Lewiston-Auburn, and beyond

149

Total Radio Stations

127 FM, 22 AM

4

Major Markets

Portland, Bangor, Lewiston, Augusta

6+

College Stations

University-run stations

1922

Broadcasting Since

Over 100 years of radio

Maine Public Broadcasting Network

The Maine Public Broadcasting Network (Maine Public) operates a network of public television and radio stations across Maine, reaching virtually all populated portions of the state plus nearby parts of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Maine Public airs news and talk programming from NPR, locally produced news, jazz and classical music.

Maine Public Radio (News/Talk)

  • WMEA 90.1 FM - Portland (flagship station)
  • WMEH 90.9 FM - Bangor
  • WMEW 91.3 FM - Waterville
  • Programming includes NPR news, local news, and talk shows

Maine Public Classical

  • 104.1 FM - Portland
  • 106.1 FM - Bangor
  • 99.7 FM - Waterville
  • 93.7 FM - Milbridge
  • 91.7 FM - Fryeburg
  • Launched in May 2016 on HD2 channels and new transmitters

Portland Metro Radio Stations

Portland-Biddeford is Maine's largest radio market, ranked 92nd nationally with an MSA population of approximately 632,000 listeners aged 12 and older. The market features 58 FM stations and 24 AM stations.

Top FM Stations - Portland

  • WBLM 102.9 FM - Classic Rock
    Known as "The Rock and Roll Blimp" - New England Patriots affiliate
  • WJBQ 97.9 FM (Q97.9) - Contemporary Hit Radio
    Portland's #1 Hit Music Station
  • WCYY 94.3 FM - Modern Rock
    Maine's Rock Alternative - Targets ages 18-44
  • WHOM 94.9 FM - Adult Contemporary
    Mix of contemporary and classic hits
  • WJZP 107.9 FM - Adult Album Alternative
    The Wolf - Alternative rock and indie music
  • 107.5 Frank FM - Adult Hits
    Variety hits from multiple decades
  • Hot Radio Maine 104.7 FM - Top 40
    Contemporary hit radio targeting Women 25-54
  • WFNK 107.1 FM - Country
    Modern country music

AM Stations - Portland

  • WGAN 560 AM - News/Talk
    Newsradio WGAN with local and national news coverage
  • WZAN 970 AM - Classic Country
    Also broadcasts on FM translator 101.5 MHz W268CS

Community/College Radio - Portland

  • WMPG 90.9 FM - Community Radio
    University of Southern Maine - News, classic rock, indie, folk. Founded 1970
  • WBOR 91.1 FM - College Radio
    Bowdoin College, Brunswick - News and variety programming

Bangor Metro Radio Stations

Central Maine's largest city features diverse radio programming serving the Bangor-Old Town-Orono market.

FM Stations - Bangor

  • Hot Radio Maine 102.9 FM - Top 40
    Contemporary hit radio
  • WVOM 103.9 FM - Talk Radio
    The Voice of Maine - Conservative talk, Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity
  • WBZN 107.3 FM (Z 107.3) - Contemporary Hit Radio
    Bangor's #1 Hit Music Station - CHR Pop format
  • WKIT 100.3 FM - Rock
    Owned by authors Stephen and Tabitha King - One of few locally-owned commercial stations
  • WHSN 89.3 FM - College Radio
    Rock Alternative at Husson University
  • WERU 89.9 FM - Community Radio
    Blue Hill/Bangor - BBC News, jazz, folk, country, R&B, hip hop, world music

AM Stations - Bangor

  • WZON 620 AM - Classic Hits (Now Silent)
    Historic station founded 1926, owned by Stephen and Tabitha King. Closed December 31, 2024, sale pending to Mix Maine Media
  • WABI 910 AM - News/Talk
    One of Maine's oldest stations, signed on May 1923
Historical Note: WZON is one of Maine's oldest radio stations, first signing on in 1926 as WLBZ in Dover-Foxcroft, moving to Bangor in 1928. It became WZON after purchase by Stephen King in 1983.

Lewiston-Auburn Radio Stations

Maine's second-largest urban area features 44 stations within distant listening range. Notable stations include:

  • Hot Radio Maine 100.3 FM - Top 40
    Contemporary hit radio serving Lewiston-Auburn
  • WRBC 91.5 FM - College Radio
    Bates College - World music, jazz, rock, metal, punk/ska, classic rock, hip hop, R&B, country
  • WLAM 1470 AM - News/Talk (Ended Operations 2025)
    Broadcast in Lewiston since September 4, 1947. Ended operations August 14, 2025 after 78 years
  • WCOU-FM 93.9 FM - Variety
    Began broadcasting February 1948 (now with different call sign)

Augusta-Waterville Radio Stations

The capital region market (rank #235, MSA population 110,000) focuses on the Kennebec Valley. Notable stations include:

  • WVQM 101.3 FM / 103.9 FM / 1450 AM - Talk Radio
    Simulcast with WVOM FM Bangor - Conservative talk programming
  • WCME 900 AM / 99.5 FM - News/Talk
    Midcoast Maine's News Station - Midcoast Morning Buzz with local news, weather, high school sports
  • WWWA 95.3 FM - Christian Radio
    Worship Radio Network programming
  • WFAU 1340 AM - Variety
    Signed on October 12, 1946
  • WMHB 89.7 FM - College Radio
    Colby College, Waterville - Eclectic programming including rock, Irish, hip hop, world, talk, news, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, indie, ska/punk, R&B, folk, metal

Maine Radio Stations by City

Biddeford

  • WCYY 94.3 FM - Modern Rock
    Formerly WIDE-FM, WBYC-FM, began August 1972
  • WBSF 91.7 FM - College Radio
    St. Francis College, started September 1, 1972
  • WIDE 1400 AM - Variety
    Began broadcasting 1948 (now WVAE)

Bath

  • WBCI 105.9 FM - Christian Radio
    Life Changing Radio programming

Blue Hill

  • WERU 89.9 FM - Community Radio
    News (BBC), jazz, folk, country, R&B, hip hop, rock, world music, reggae, eclectic

Maine College Radio Stations

Maine features a vibrant college radio scene with student-run and community-supported stations:

WMPG 90.9 FM - Portland

University of Southern Maine

Founded in 1970 by freshman Howard Allen in his dorm room. Started as pirate radio station WGOR, received FCC license in 1973 with 10-watt signal. Upgraded to 1.11 kilowatts in 1988, and 4.5 kilowatts in 2008. Mix of USM students and community volunteers produce all programming.

Format: News, classic rock, indie, folk, and more

WMHB 89.7 FM - Waterville

Colby College

Located at 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville. Student-run station with diverse programming.

Format: Eclectic - rock, Irish, hip hop, world, talk, news, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, indie, ska/punk, R&B, folk, metal

WBOR 91.1 FM - Brunswick

Bowdoin College

College radio station featuring news and variety programming by Bowdoin students.

Format: News, variety

WRBC 91.5 FM - Lewiston

Bates College

Student-run station serving the Lewiston-Auburn area with diverse musical programming.

Format: World music, jazz, rock, metal, punk/ska, classic rock, hip hop, R&B, country, swing

Radio Formats Available in Maine

News/Talk/Sports

  • WGAN 560 AM (Portland)
  • WVOM 103.9 FM (Bangor)
  • WCME 900 AM (Midcoast)
  • Maine Public Radio (statewide)

Rock (Classic/Modern/Alternative)

  • WBLM 102.9 FM (Portland)
  • WCYY 94.3 FM (Portland)
  • WKIT 100.3 FM (Bangor)
  • WJZP 107.9 FM (Portland)

Top 40/Contemporary Hits

  • WJBQ 97.9 FM (Portland)
  • WBZN 107.3 FM (Bangor)
  • Hot Radio Maine (multiple frequencies)

Classical Music

  • Maine Public Classical 104.1 FM (Portland)
  • Maine Public Classical 106.1 FM (Bangor)
  • Maine Public Classical 99.7 FM (Waterville)

Country

  • WFNK 107.1 FM (Portland)
  • WZAN 970 AM (Portland - Classic Country)

Christian/Religious

  • WBCI 105.9 FM (Bath)
  • WWWA 95.3 FM (Augusta)

Maine Radio Broadcasting History

Radio broadcasting in Maine has a rich history spanning over 100 years:

  • 1922: WMB Auburn began broadcasting in April 1922, among Maine's first radio stations
  • 1923: WABI 910 Bangor signed on in May 1923, still operating today
  • 1926: WZON (originally WLBZ) began in Dover-Foxcroft, one of Maine's oldest stations
  • 1946: WFAU 1340 AM Augusta signed on October 12, 1946
  • 1947: WLAM 1470 AM Lewiston began broadcasting September 4, 1947
  • 1970: WMPG community radio founded by USM student Howard Allen
  • 1973: WBLM 102.9 FM Portland signed on March 1, 1973
  • 1983: WZON purchased by author Stephen King
  • 2016: Maine Public Classical service launched on HD2 channels
  • 2025: Maine radio continues with 149 licensed stations (22 AM, 127 FM)

Listen to Maine Radio Stations Online

Most Maine radio stations now offer live streaming on their websites and mobile apps. Many stations also stream on platforms like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Radio.com.

Visit our Live Streaming USA Radio Stations directory to listen to live audio feeds from radio stations across the country.

Frequently Asked Questions

Maine hosts 149 radio stations licensed by the FCC as of 2025, including 127 FM stations (88-108 MHz) and 22 AM stations (540-1700 kHz). The Portland-Biddeford market is the largest with 58 FM and 24 AM stations, ranked 92nd nationally with approximately 632,000 listeners aged 12 and older.

The most popular Portland radio stations include WBLM 102.9 FM (classic rock, "The Rock and Roll Blimp"), WJBQ 97.9 FM (Q97.9, contemporary hit radio), WCYY 94.3 FM (modern rock alternative), WHOM 94.9 FM (adult contemporary), and WGAN 560 AM (news/talk). Hot Radio Maine 104.7 FM targets women 25-54 with top 40 hits, while WMPG 90.9 FM offers community radio from the University of Southern Maine.

Maine Public Radio broadcasts on multiple frequencies statewide: WMEA 90.1 FM (Portland flagship), WMEH 90.9 FM (Bangor), and WMEW 91.3 FM (Waterville). The network airs NPR news, locally produced news programming, and talk shows. Maine Public Classical is available on 104.1 FM (Portland), 106.1 FM (Bangor), 99.7 FM (Waterville), 93.7 FM (Milbridge), and 91.7 FM (Fryeburg). All stations also stream live at mainepublic.org.

Maine has six major college radio stations: WMPG 90.9 FM (University of Southern Maine, Portland - founded 1970), WMHB 89.7 FM (Colby College, Waterville - eclectic programming), WBOR 91.1 FM (Bowdoin College, Brunswick - news and variety), WRBC 91.5 FM (Bates College, Lewiston - world music and jazz), WHSN 89.3 FM (Husson University, Bangor - rock alternative), and WBSF 91.7 FM (St. Francis College, Biddeford).

Yes, bestselling author Stephen King and his wife Tabitha King owned two radio stations through The Zone Corporation: WZON 620 AM and WZLO 103.1 FM in Bangor. Stephen King purchased WZON in 1983. However, due to ongoing financial losses, the Kings closed both stations on December 31, 2024, with a sale pending to Mix Maine Media. WKIT 100.3 FM in Bangor, also owned by the Kings, makes them one of the few families operating locally-owned commercial stations in the country.

WABI 910 AM in Bangor is one of Maine's oldest continuously operating radio stations, signing on in May 1923. WZON (originally WLBZ) first signed on in 1926 in Dover-Foxcroft, moving to Bangor in 1928, though it ceased operations in December 2024. Radio broadcasting in Maine began in 1922 with WMB Auburn starting in April 1922, making Maine's radio history span over 100 years.

Yes, most Maine radio stations offer live streaming through their websites and mobile apps. Stations like WBLM, WJBQ, WCYY, Maine Public Radio, and others provide online streaming. Many Maine stations are also available on aggregator platforms like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Radio.com. This allows listeners worldwide to tune into Maine radio stations, not just those within broadcast range.

Maine radio offers diverse formats including news/talk (WGAN, WVOM, Maine Public Radio), classic rock (WBLM), modern rock (WCYY, WKIT), contemporary hits/top 40 (WJBQ, WBZN, Hot Radio Maine), adult contemporary (WHOM), country (WFNK, WZAN), classical (Maine Public Classical), Christian radio (WBCI, WWWA), community radio (WERU, WMPG), and college stations with eclectic programming. Sports programming is available through New England Patriots broadcasts on WBLM and various talk stations.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025