After 32 years as part of morning shows in Portland ME, Lori Voornas is retiring from Townsquare Media AC 94.9 WHOM Mount Washington/Portland.
Voornas began her career in the market in 1993 co-hosting mornings at 93.1 WMGX with Willy Ritch and then Tim Wright. She moved to CHR “Q97.9” WJBQ in 1999 to join Jeff Parsons and remained there until they both moved over to sister WHOM in May 2023.
In a blog post on the station website Voornas wrote, “I’ve had a lot going on in my personal life that I haven’t shared with you all. I’m healthy and happy, but my life has been in a whirlwind for some time now. That played a big part in this decision. I also am turning 60 this September, and I thought long and hard about the last chapter of my life. It doesn’t include a 4 am alarm clock.”
She emphasized this was her decision stating, “I know the rumor mill will start cranking (you know you’ve made it when you have rumors!). I am NOT being forced out. Quite the opposite, my bosses here at WHOM are sad to see me go, but ultimately happy that I’m happy with my decision. The biggest push was my gut telling me it’s time. This isn’t just a job; this has been my whole world for nearly 40 years. I have worked in radio pretty much since I landed in Maine in the 80s. If you ask anyone who knows me, I haven’t just been a disc jockey; I’ve poured my heart and soul into making your morning commute a good one. And in return, you have given me a giant hug for 32 years.”
She notes that she will be back for the station’s annual Cans for a Cure 2025, which she launched in 2014 as a tribute to her mother. A final day on-air was not mentioned.
