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RANGELEY – Radio station WRGY, 90.5 FM, is celebrating its 10th year of broadcasting.
The station started as a 45-watt no-profit in 2011 and has slowly built its capacity to serve the Rangeley Lakes region as a resource and as a connector.
“Like the region we serve, WRGY has had a decade of struggle and success as we have forged our path for the years ahead,” said Dave McMillan, board chairman. “We are seeing strong signs of growth and believe our region is poised to have an exceptional future. We look forward to playing an integral role in that process.
“We have kept our pencils sharp on our operating budget, while investing donations from our supporters in upgrading equipment and especially connectivity to create a signal that is clear and consistent, even in the rugged Maine winters in the western mountains, McMillan said.
Ernest Gurney, interim station manager, said that the station is actively engaged in creating local content that reflects the region, including gardening tips, middle school student book reports, hand-cranked local music, interviews with local artists and community leaders, and more. “And we can’t forget Live Basketball from the Collins Brackett Memorial gym every winter,” Gurney said. “That program is popular nation-wide.”
As part of the celebration, WRGY supporters established a $10,000 matching donation fund. WRGY is a 503(c) nonprofit, and runs on contributions. “Like all of us, WRGY has basic monthly and annual costs as well as investments in our station to keep us moving into the future,” Gurney said. He said community support “is the backbone on the station.”
For more information about WRGY, visit wrgy.org or find WRGY on Facebook.
PHOTO: WRGY 90.5 FM Facebook photo
