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BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2008: MEDIA
08/21/2008
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College Radio Station
WNHU-FM (University of New Haven)

West Haven, (203) 479-8800 (wnhu.net)
A media maverick since its founding in the 1970s, WNHU 88.7 FM continues to offer the best of everything: jazz from bebop to modern improv, pop music of all eras, world music (from Ireland to the Caribbean),'60s rock, punk, heavy metal-and even some enlightened political discussion (including "Right for a Reason," airing Mondays and Fridays noon to 2). Since going online three years ago, the 1700-watt station has developed a truly worldwide reach, earning over a million hits monthly from 30 countries.

Local FM Station
WEBE 108

Bridgeport (webe108.com)
WEBE 108 certainly knows how to keep Connecticut residents entertained throughout the day. Listeners have come to depend on the "WEBE WakeUp Morning Show with Storm N Norman and Marylee," the "Afternoon Drive at 5," Danny Lyons in the "Lyons' Den" and John Tesh at night. And with news, traffic, weather and music favorites from the past 30 years, it's hard to find a reason not to keep tuned to 108.

Local Radio Talk-Show Host
Faith Middleton

Connecticut Public Radio (wnpr.org)
It's no surprise that Faith Middleton continues to be a local favorite; she has talk radio down to an art and even has a Peabody Award to prove it. You can't miss the Food Schmooze-the Middleton scoop on restaurants, dinners, recipes and more. Other than that, you name it and she'll discuss it. Radio listeners tune in day after day to hear her take on art, celebrities, books, politics . . . and the list continues.

Local TV Weather
Dr. Mel Goldstein

WTNH-TV 8, New Haven (wtnh.com)
What would Connecticut do without the wise weather advice of this local legend? The chief member of the Storm Team 8 on News Channel 8, Dr. Mel can be found discussing weather patterns and surprises every morning from 5 till 7 and again at noon. His friendly face is a staple of morning routines across the state, and his forecasts help keep viewers well-informed, appropriately dressed and dry day after day.

Morning Radio Show
KC101 Total Access with Michael Maze

Hamden (kc101.com)
When you're stuck in traffic, sometimes it helps to laugh. So that's why we love "Total Access," the perfect mix of music and light-hearted entertainment for your morning commute. Featuring kooky DJ Michael Maze, his sensible sidekick Chaz Kelly and traffic reporter Dollar Bill, the show includes fun celebrity interviews, contests and "Things You Need to Know," which features interesting local and national news stories.


©Connecticut Magazine 2009

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Added: Friday January 16, 2009 at 10:42 AM EST
WEBE 108 - Not So Hot
Redundancy is the problem. Music from a variety of eras and genres, yes. But
the offerings are limited in overall numbers with many of the same songs played
day after day after day. If your office radio is tuned to 108, prepare for eventual
ennui. One can hear "Sugar Ray" sing five days a week. Awful on the ears !
Jackson, Orange, CT

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