WMPG
90.9 WMPG Portland, Maine, and surrounding communities.
Portland, ME
United States
http://www.wmpg.org
Joined PRX: October 2, 2003
WMPG’s purpose is to provide a high quality, community-oriented broadcast service to the people of Southern Maine by:
* providing a full-time schedule of music and culture, news and information; * promoting awareness and discussion of local issues and activities; * promoting awareness and discussion of global issues and culture; * presenting artistic, cultural, and political perspectives which are underrepresented in mainstream media; * promoting acceptance, understanding, and cooperation between people and cultures; * fostering new and experimental uses of radio as a medium for creative expression; * approaching radio as a dynamic medium for community dialogue, introspection, and expression.
Further, WMPG strives to be a training ground for students interested in broadcasting by:
* maintaining an authentic, full-functioning radio station; * providing ongoing training and workshops in all aspects of radio; * providing opportunities for hands-on experience in radio; * maintaining local, national, and international broadcast industry contacts to assist students in furthering their involvement in broadcasting; * providing opportunities for students to take management and decision-making roles.
Also, WMPG seeks to give citizens and community groups access to radio to share their interests, concerns, and talents by:
* providing low-cost broadcast training regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, lifestyle, age, or physical ability; * providing opportunities for women and minorities and others who are underrepresented in mainstream media to participate in management and decision-making; * encouraging the participation of community members with diverse backgrounds and perspectives; * encouraging two-way communication between the station and citizens by de-emphasizing the distinction between broadcaster and listener and encouraging active listener participation in all facets of radio via letters, tapes, phone calls, community events, studio visits, and performances.
