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Email: chris@peaksislandradio.com
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Chris is the founder of Peaks Island Radio. In addition to his day job, Chris has been a DJ, interviewer, and radio news reporter on and off since he was 14 years old. Ever since he was a kid, Chris has loved radio the way some people love sports or arts and crafts.
Chris hosts Weekend Breakfast, an interview program that features islanders, guests to the island, and people making contributions relevant to islanders.
You can also hear Chris throughout the day providing commentary on the music on Peaks Island Radio, community updates, and the island weather forecast.
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In this episode, I speak with Hanneke Cassel who is returning to Peaks Island for the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series with Keith Murphy. Hanneke talks about what you can expect to hear at […]
In this conversation, Rick shares where his passion for music comes from, what it’s been like to make 100 episodes, and some tips for folks who may dream about doing a show but are nervous […]
We started Peaks Island Radio with a mission to have fun making radio and playing music for our local community at Peaks Fest 2019. Little did we know that the very next year would bring […]
Chris Marot moderates A Conversation with Steve Mohr, Margaret Mills, and others involved in the Island Environmental, Cultural, and Issues Assessment. Hear the entire conversation, recorded at the Peaks Island Library, regarding the key findings […]
Today I’m pleased to be joined by Evie Ladin, world-class banjo player and musician. Evie’s coming to Peaks on March 29th as part of the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church […]
I had an absolutely delightful conversation with Danielle Madore and Sage Hayes discussing the Spring Hop dance at New Brackett Church. The dance will benefit the arts community on Peaks. We also looked at some […]
I’m so happy to share this conversation with Seamus Egan and Ellen Mahoney with you. This episode is filled with great moments about how music impacts the biggest and smallest events in our lives, how […]
In this conversation, we explore the history of the Ladies Ball, and what to look forward to for the 2023 event happening December 3rd at Jones Landing. Thanks to Danielle and Rose Ann for making […]
At Peaks Island Radio, we have a lot to be thankful for – family, friends, a good community. We’re also thankful to all of our listeners, volunteers, and donors. Here’s a short thanks to some […]
Margo is joined by Faith York and Andrea Rosenberg as they discuss music, theatre, and the upcoming production of Jonah and the Whale, "Oh, Jonah!" November 18, 2023.
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Sacred and Profane returned to Peaks Island on November 4th with a subdued but creative collection of installations. View some photos of the day below. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the […]
Casey Murray, Molly Tucker, and Eloise and Co are performing on Friday, October 27th for the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series at the New Brackett Church on Peaks Island. In this conversation, Casey tells us […]
Peaks Island presents the Trunk Show at the Playhouse at the Lions Club, Thursday August 17, 2023 at 6:30 pm. Admission is free and donations to the Lions Club Scholarship Fund are strongly encouraged. In […]
South Portland-based potter Becky Wright debuts a clay sculpture exhibit at the Crow's Nest July 28th. She talks with me about career transitions, embracing creative entrepreneurship, and what it takes to make dreams a reality. […]
Patty MacRae will be at the Crow’s Nest from July 5th through 12th sharing wisdom, teaching yoga, and introducing ancient healing traditions and texts to the island. We spoke about her journey with yoga and […]
Tom Faux joins me to talk about the Faux Fiestas Family Band performance at the Fifth Maine on July 7, 2023 from 7-8:30 PM. The show is part of the Peaks Island House Concert Summer […]
Almost all of us carry a good camera in our pocket – on our smartphone. But some people take iphone photography to a whole new level. One such person is Heather Wasklewicz, islander and freelancer. […]
Katie McNally speaks with me about her latest band, the Pine Tree Flyers, a New England contradance band, in preparation for their upcoming performance as part of the Tiny Porch Summer Concert Series. The Pine […]
Chris talks with Elsie Gawler about her musical family and blending traditional music. […]
Margo Mallar sits down with Scott Nash in a great, wide-ranging conversation. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
Report from ‘Good Trouble’ Event with Islander Reaction This is a report from ‘Good Trouble’ on Saturday March 25th as Peaks Islanders commemorated the 58th anniversary of the end of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery […]
About 100 people turned out to celebrate Emergence on Saturday night at New Brackett Church. When Judy Fitch first solicited volunteers for a women’s portrait project she thought maybe five friends would join her. 26 […]
Judy Fitch talks with me about the portrait project she launched this winter with approximately 30 women living on Peaks Island. The goal: Get people together after three years of isolation and masking to celebrate […]
The Oldhat String Band, led by Steve and Whitney Roy, plays at the Long Winter’s Night Concert Series February 17th at 7:00 pm at the New Brackett Church. Steve and Whitney discuss their passion for […]
Margo and Will are joined by Danielle Madore in front of a live audience at New Brackett Church. Listen on for some eclectic music, Danielle’s evolving musical tastes, and a lot of fun. Discover more […]
Listen LIVE as Chris and Bridget help you ring in the New Year. We mark notable deaths in 2022, predictions for 2023, our favorite moments from the past year, advice for the New Year and […]
I recently learned that Sarah Goodman Cuetara, who many know as a Peaks Islander, has been diligently working on a new independent publishing company called Wheeling Tern Books. Wheeling Tern Books is a collaborative approach […]
This podcast features stories and interviews about Peaks Island People and events. It’s part of our 24 hour, seven day a week station which you can find at peaksislandradio.com (click listen live) or 1700 AM. In […]
Long-time business partners and artists Danielle Madore and Carrie Anne Kay Vinette are opening two exhibits as 2022 comes to a close. Carrie’s opens November 4, 2022 at the Crow’s Nest, located at 153 Island […]
This is a different take on my pre-concert interviews. I’ve composed a story out of a conversation I had with Ellery Klein, the fiddler for Fodhla, who’s performing on Peaks on October 14th at 7:00 […]
Islander Leah Day talks with me about her new book, Changing Gears, a memoir about parenting and a cross-country bike trip with her son. We discuss the trip, the longer journey of parenting, and her […]
Jo Israelson and Steve Devoney debut a new program dedicated to revisiting the news on Peaks Island from the last century through stories from the Casco Bay Breeze, a newspaper from the early 20th century. […]
Winifred Horan comes to Peaks Island’s New Brackett Church on June 17th at 8pm as part of the Peaks Island House Concert Series with her new venture, the Winifred Horan Quartet. She’s a founding member […]
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I’m pleased to be joined by Carl Dimow, a renowned Maine musician and instructor (carldimow.com). Carl tells us about his band Choro Louco (facebook.com/chorolouco) who is performing at the New Brackett Church on May 13th […]
As you probably know, Peaks Island Radio is working with the Tiny Porch Concert Series and New Brackett Church to make excellent, live music available to Peaks Islanders. This week, April 8th at 7pm, the […]
Thanks to Joe K Walsh for this nice conversation ahead of his Long Winter’s Night Concert on Peaks Island, January 14th from 7-8:15 pm at the New Brackett Church. If you’re interested in attending, and […]
Chris and Bridget start the new year talking about the most unbelievable NYE celebration they’ve uncovered. Plus: Portland ends its State of Emergency and uses an emergency (wait, what?) ordinance to implement a mask mandate […]
Click play for the archive of our 3rd annual NYE Show! Peaks Island Radio celebrated it’s 3rd annual live NYE celebration 12/31/2021. Listen to this archive for conversations with Ellen Mahoney and family on bringing […]
Chris and Bridget are back with a super selection of soundtrack songs. They also get you in the Halloween spirit with some last minute costume ideas, a preview of great Halloween songs for our Halloween […]
Many thanks to Chris Broadhurst for organizing a terrific showcase of island talent! You’ll hear storytelling, original songs, covers of folk and protest music, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! If you liked this show, […]
Listen to the August 20th concert featuring Sean Mencher and Erik White with virtuosic rockabilly guitar and vocals. Truly a show not to be missed – luckily it is available in archive form! Discover more […]
If the player does not work, click here: https://www.mixcloud.com/PIR1700/chris-bridget-in-the-evening-august-11-2021-climate-and-clowns/ This week, Chris and Bridget tackle the latest climate report, discuss clown and mime sightings on the island, and play some great music from the latest […]
Chris and Bridget talk with Faith York about the newly unveiled Peaks Island Community Collaborative – an organization promoting enhanced communication, strengthening local ties, and creating partnerships between island organizations. For more info: PICommunityCollaborative@gmail.com, Facebook.com/picommunitycollaborative Listen to […]
What a special concert! Peaks Islanders paying tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen. For more islander-performed music, join us down at Jones Landing Friday August 6, 2021 at 6:30 for classic rock from Portland’s […]
Part 1 Features Barring Coughlin and Chris Broadhurst performing folk and rock classics on guitar. Part 2 features the second half of Chris Broadhurst’s performance with more folk, rock, singer-songwriter classics and superb storytelling. Join […]
This island concert featured the Hedgehogs, Bill Cooley Originals, and Jack Barrett rocking for island non-profits. There’s a great selection of music here, mostly from the British Invasion through the early 70s, performed by the […]
If you like crime dramas and you like stories set in Maine, our guest today has written the perfect book for you. It’s called The Damage, and it’s written by Caitlin Wahrer. Caitlin lives in […]
[buzzsprout episode=’8655382′ player=’true’] Portland holds City Charter Commission elections on Tuesday June 8, 2021. Voting takes place in the Community Center from 6:45 am until 8:00 pm. I spoke with Peter McLaughlin of the Peaks […]
[buzzsprout episode=’8523261′ player=’true’] This week, our guests are Rebecca Riss and Ricardo Margadona – a musical duo separated by 5800 miles but brought together by a common passion for making music. In our conversation, they […]
Bridget and I talk about the many climate-related issues facing our home planet this Earth Day. Plus, we spur each conversation with a song we know the artist didn't intend as an eco justice anthem, but we make it one just for fun. […]
Join Dan and Sarah on a British Invasion-fueled dance party through the 1960s! Catch their show, the Hedgehog Radio Hour, every Monday at 5:00 p.m. and chat with them live during the show through Peaks […]
Chris & Bridget spend #throwbackthursday discussing history, vaccines, and a whole lot more – plus quality 90s music, 70s rock, and a Beatles cover by Yo Yo Ma. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe […]
We’re back! New, live shows every Thursday from 7:00-8:00 pm and “best of” from 7:00-8:00 the rest of the week starting February 22, 2021. In this episode, we recommend a fresh take on a classic […]
This week, Chris talks with Steve Bushey, Peaks Islander and co-owner of Map Adventures (mapadventures.com) about his life in cartography, Peaks Island trails, island forest history, and more. Stay tuned for Trail Talks in 5-10 […]
Catch up on what’s happening on Peaks and in Portland with the island update. I also discuss a revamped Weekend Breakfast program, Sundays at 8:00 a.m. introducing you to your island and city neighbors and […]
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The fastest way we could think of to tell you about our New Year's Eve Show! […]
The Trunk Show! An original play by Heather Murdoch Curry and Jo Israelson, adapted for the radio. “Making of” interviews featuring the writers and cast: Trunk Show Radio Drama: Click here for: Trunk Show Playbill […]
Enjoy Briny Bridge’s debut episode from October 2019. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
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[powerpress] Jim Lausier’s April 29, 2020 talk on Peaks Island Radio, sponsored by the Friends of the Peaks Island Library. Jim covers a range of topics specific to Peaks and took listener questions as well. […]
Jim Lausier’s April 29, 2020 talk on Peaks Island Radio, sponsored by the Friends of the Peaks Island Library. Jim covers a range of topics specific to Peaks and took listener questions as well. Any […]
The title says it all. be prepared to chill with the sounds of folk, rock, and some relaxation ideas from Chris and Bridget. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts […]
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The title speaks for itself. Listen in for music, Irish poetry, and more! Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe
Pay attention to the information surrounding all-calls for programming including open-mic sessions, children’s book readings, Shakespeare radio dramas, Family Feud competition, and general messages of good tidings for your neighbors here and away. You can […]
In this episode, four community events you won’t want to miss and the Marot Memo on the joys of outside boat rides. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent […]
In this episode, four community events you won’t want to miss and the Marot Memo on the joys of outside boat rides. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/support Discover more […]
In this week’s episode, there are three events in our community calendar, and I discuss this week’s presidential primary. I don’t endorse a candidate, but I do endorse a way of thinking about our role […]
In this week’s episode, there are three events in our community calendar, and I discuss this week’s presidential primary. I don’t endorse a candidate, but I do endorse a way of thinking about our role […]
Here’s this week’s rundown of events happening on the island. For more, listen on AM 1700 or peaksislandradio.com. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/support Discover more from Peaks Island Radio […]
Here’s this week’s rundown of events on Peaks, plus my ode to the VCR in this week’s commentary. Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type […]
Here’s this week’s rundown of events on Peaks, plus my ode to the VCR in this week’s commentary. — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peaksislandradio/support Discover more from Peaks Island Radio […]
Here’s the first of monthly conversations with District One City Councilor Belinda Ray on issues important to the city and the island. In this first discussion, Belinda talks about the Council’s priorities for 2020. Discover […]
This week marks the beginning of a monthly conversation with Belinda Ray about city council issues and priorities with a particular focus on issues relevant to Peaks Islanders. This week, we discuss the City Council’s […]
This week, Cheryl and Hadley stop by to discuss Trivia Night at the Legion, how they got into trivia, and what you can expect if you stop by for trivia night, Thursday at 6pm at […]
We’re heading into the holidays so you’ll hear several holiday related announcements today. I’ve also got our first Christmas song ever played on Peaks Island Radio – it’s one by Otis Reading, one of my […]
Weekend Breakfast is back featuring Mari Black, musician and founder of the Mari Black Trio. She’s from Portland, but now travels the world playing an eclectic range of music. We talk about her upcoming show […]
Briny Bridge is back with more upbeat tunes, her Nope and Hope of the week, and the Queen Quotient! Always a great show. Enjoy! Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest […]
Mira Ptacin joins me in the studio to talk about her book The In Betweens – a book about the Spiritualist community at Camp Etna outside of Bangor. Our discussion ranges from the paranormal, to […]
Want to be part of the show? Share your favorite weekend breakfast foods by emailing me at chris@peaksislandradio.com, posting to our facebook page, or leaving a voicemail and we’ll feature your delicious day starters on […]
Join Chris Sunday mornings from 8-9am for Weekend Breakfast featuring music, island interviews and events, local news, your call-ins, and more! Discover more from Peaks Island Radio Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to […]
Briny Bridge hosts her first episode of All Rhyme No Reason, Wednesdays from 5-6pm on Peaks Island Radio! Listen to this episode for the Queen Quotient, the week’s “Nope and Hope” and a whole lot […]
This is a talk from this spring when Perry Sutherland appeared at the Peaks Island Library to discuss gardening on Peaks. His presentation includes helpful tips, entertaining stories, and responses to listener’s specific gardening questions. […]
Aruan Ortiz has been coming out to Peaks Island to visit family for twelve years – somehow managing to fly under the radar despite being an internationally accomplished pianist and composer. He stopped by Peaks […]
Thanks for checking out our inaugural episode of Local Talk, a weekly series of conversations, lectures, and interviews with islanders or about topics relevant to Peaks Island. Our first conversation is with Aruan Ortiz, a […]
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