WDEA (1370 AM) is a

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broadcasting an adult standards format. Licensed to

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, United States, the station serves the Downeast Maine area. The station is owned by

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and features programming from

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's adult standards format called

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, with a local morning show hosted by Rick Foster. Previously, WDEA aired adult standards/MOR music from

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's Timeless. WDEA carries news on-the-hour and news features from the

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and has been an affiliate of that network for many decades. WDEA also broadcasts live Basketball coverage of all

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& Ellsworth High School games in addition to being a long-time affiliate of the

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External links

AM 1370 WDEA Online

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