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May, 17, 2013 ECSU, NASA, and space
Elizabeth A. Cowles, Ph.D. Professor and Assistant Chair, Eastern Connecticut State University Biology Department discusses Connecticut’s role in space, the final frontier. Airdate: May 17, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 16, 2013 Dr. David Yeo
Retired Eastern Connecticut State University Head Athletic Trainer Dr. David Yeo tells stories of his 26 years at ECSU. Airdate: May 16, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 16, 2013 Willlimantic Whitewater Partnership grant
President Jim Turner and Board member Herb Bush from the Willimantic Whitewater Project talk about the $200,000 EPA grant for the cleanup at the site of the future Willimantic Whitewater Park, and about this weekend's Riverfest. Airdate: May 16, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 15, 2013 Renee Montgomery of the Connecticut Sun
Former UConn All-American Renee Montgomery of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun. Airdate: May 15, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 14, 2013 3rd Thursday Streetfests in Willimantic
Karen Gilbransen, Jean de Smet, and Mike Gallipo preview Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Streetfests for 2013. Airdate: May 14, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 14, 2013 CTRides
Kay Carson from CTrides discusses alternatives to commuting. Airdate: May 14, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 13, 2013 Lebanon CT Business Association
Pat McCarthy, Jane Texira and Jan Grigas from the Lebanon Connecticut Business Association preview Saturday's 6th Annual Meet Our Town Business Expo and Vendor Fair. Airdate: May 13, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 10, 2013 ACT Video award winners
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May, 09, 2013 WAIM's "Partners In Independence" program
Victoria Nimorowski, Bruce John, and Adrienne Marx talk about the Windham Area Interfaith Ministry, the new "Partners in Independence" mentoring program, and the "Spring Fling." Airdate: May 9, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 08, 2013 Windham High School "Write Idea Writing Center"
Windham High School students and Write Idea Tutors Rebecca Bowling, Kyle Austin and Ethan Garabedian, and Dara Bowling, English Teacher, Windham High School Academy of Humanities and Arts, Advisor for the Write Idea Writing Center talk about writing and Friday's "Lock In For Literacy and Culture" event at Windham High. Airdate: May 8, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 07, 2013 Natchaug Hospital
Natchaug Hospital Director of Ambulatory Services Carrie Pichie, Ph.D., and Jill Bourbeau, Director of Schoos discuss May is Mental Awareness Month. Airdate: May 7, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 03, 2013 Solar homes in Windham and Mansfield
Mansfield recycling Coordinator Ginny Walton and Windham Town Planner James Finger update the Solarize Program and talk about May 4 and June 9 solar home tours. Airdate: May 3, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 02, 2013 Cinco De Mayo events in Willimantic.
George Hernandez and Pedro Perea talk about Saturday's Cinco De Mayo events in Willimantic. Airdate: May 2, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 02, 2013 Windham seniors
Windham Human Services Director Mary DeMarco and Kate Cox, Senior Services Coordinator discuss senior issues and the Windham Senior Center. Airdate: May 2, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 02, 2013 Former ECSU baseball coach Bill Holowaty
Former ECSU baseball coach Bill Holowaty discusses his suspension and retirement after 45 years. Airdate: May 2, 2013.		 [download file]
May, 01, 2013 Connecticut Daily Campus
Connecticut Daily Campus Editor in Chief Elizabeth Crowley, and Brian Zahn, Managing Editor talk about journalism and the UConn student newspaper. Airdate: May 1, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 30, 2013 UConn VP for Economic Development Mary Holz-Clause
UConn Vice President for Economic Development Mary Holz-Clause. Airdate: April 30, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 29, 2013 Windham Hospital Emergency Department nurses
MaryAnn Duchene, RN/MSN Nurse Director Emergency Department at Windham Hospital, with ED nurses Connie Grant, Andrea McDevitt and Heather Landry. Airdate: April 29, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 26, 2013 Boston Marathon, running, and track and field
The top Connecticut finisher in the 2013 Boston Marathon, Joe Darda of Willimantic, and Kathy Manizza, ECSU men’s and women’s cross country and track and field coach. Airdate: April 26, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 26, 2013 Author David Snow
Author David Snow talks about his true crime novel "Someone Has Taken My Place." Airdate: April 26, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 25, 2013 Lasers and light
Judy Donnelly, Program Coordinator, Laser and Fiber Optic Technology at Three Rivers Community College, and EastConn technology facilitator Nancy Magnani talk about lasers and Laser Camp. Airdate: April 25, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 24, 2013 The legacy of Francelia Butler
Mansfield librarian Norman Stevens talks about the legacy of the late UConn English professor Francelia Butler, who specialized in children's literature. Norman co-edited Francelia's autobiography "Melted Refrigerator: Comedy and Combat in the Life of a Woman" which has just been published. Airdate: April 24, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 23, 2013 Alumbaugh family travels the world in 42 days
Ruth, Rosie, and Jonathan Alumbaugh talk about their around the world in 42 days trip. Airdate: April 23, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 19, 2013 Willimantic Whitewater Partnership
Jim Turner and Dan Mullins from the Willimantic Whitewater Partnership update the progress of the Willimantic Whitewater Park, and talk about the May 18 Willimantic Riverfest. Airdate: April 19, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 17, 2013 Trout fishing season
Dianne Grenier from the DEEP and Tom Bourret, Senior Biologist, Connecticut DEEP Inland Fisheries Division, Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education talk about fish, fishing, Connecticut waters, and Saturday's opening of trout fishing season. Airdate: April 17, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 16, 2013 Elder scams and police issues
Willimantic Police Chief Lisa Maruzo-Bolduc and Windham Water Superintendent Jim Hooper talk about elder scams, and police issues like the Boston Marathon bombings, the Newtown shootings, and gun control. Airdate: April 16, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 15, 2013 Mansfield Community Playground
Sara Anderson, General Coordinator, Julia DeLapp, Fundraising Coordinator, Cristina Colon-Semenza, Volunteer Co-Coordinator, and Chad Rittenhouse, Tools Coordinator discuss the Mansfield Community Playground, an Initiative of Mansfield Advocates for Children. AIrdate: April 15, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 12, 2013 Connecticut Arts For Learning
Connecticut Arts For Learning Executive Director Eileen M. Carpinella, and Education Manager Mike Kachuba. Airdate: April 12, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 11, 2013 L & R Productions
Tom Russo, President of L & R Productions--a marketing communications firm--talks about jingles and commercial production. Airdate: April 11, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 10, 2013 Windham IGA
Bob Buonomano, owner of Windham IGA supermarket. Airdate: April 10, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 09, 2013 ECSU Early Childhood Education Center wins another "Telly Award"
Julia DeLapp, Program Coordinator, communications student Sean Leser, pre-school teacher Amy Tyler, and Dr. Jeffrey Trawick-Smith from Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education talk about the center recently winning a "Telly Award" for internet/on linevideo technology. Airdate: April 9, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 07, 2013 Holocaust Remembrance Day
Cesar Beltran, Assistant Professor of International Communications at Eastern Connecticut State University and independent journalist Neil Barnett discuss The Holocaust on Holocaust Remembrance Day. Original airdate: April 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 05, 2013 ECSU's Child and Family Development Resource Center
Niloufar Rezai, Director of Eastern Connecticut State University's Child and Family Development Resource Center and Carol Williams, Associate Dean of the School of Continuing Education talk about the center and how it relates to the community. Airdate: April 5, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 03, 2013 Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon
Ronnie W, Mike H, Beth D and Eric D from Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon. Airdate: April 3, 2013.		 [download file]
Apr, 02, 2013 Windham Dollars For Scholars
Mark Doyle, President of Windham Dollars For Scholars, with former scholarship recipients Molly Haines, and Kate Pettit. Airdate: April 2, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 29, 2013 Human rights around the world and at UConn
Shareen Hertel, Ph.D. ,Associate Professor of Political Science & Human Rights University of Connecticut, discusses global Human Rights and UConn Human Rights. Airdate: March 29, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 28, 2013 UConn's PRLACC
Fany Hannon, Director of UConn's Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, with UConn students Laly Matos and Leo Moore. Airdate: March 28, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 27, 2013 Hiker and ornithologist Dave Provencher
Hiker, birder and blogger Dave Provencher of Norwich discusses exploring the wilds and wildlife of New England, including his 2011 hike of Mount Washington and the return of birds in the springtime. Airdate: March 27, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 26, 2013 Income tax and Fenway Park--100 years later
"The Tax Man Cometh (with apologies to Eugene O'Neill and Jerry Butler)." Mike Redemske, a CPA who teaches income taxes in the Accounting Department at UCONN, will be talking about two 100-year anniversaries: The 1912 Boston Red Sox and the first World Series at Fenway Park and the Federal Income Tax Law, which took effect March 1, 1913. Airdate: March 26, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 25, 2013 Photo Connection of Colchester
Mike Wengloski, owner of Photo Connection of Colchester talks about digital photography, transfer of home movies and videotapes to DVD, and photography classes. Airdate: March 25, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 25, 2013 WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Frank Kristoff
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Mar, 22, 2013 Little Dresses For Africa
Jana MacDonald of Mansfield discusses Little Dresses For Africa and her upcoming trip to Malawi to distribute dresses to needy girls, and her March 30 party at the Buchanan Center in Mansfield. For information, email Jana at jana@earlmacdonald.com. Airdate: March 22, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 21, 2013 Harness The Sun -- Solar power
Emil Thomen, owner of Harness The Sun -- a local business that installs solar power -- talks about Solar Energy. Airdate: March 21, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 20, 2013 UConn Community Outreach
Matt Farley, UConn’s associate director for community outreach in the Department of Student Activities talks about UConn students volunteering for community service and UConn's recent ranking in the top five colleges in the nation in community service. Airdate: March 20, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 19, 2013 ECSU Akus Gallery "Mother Goddess" exhibit
Dr. Gail Gelburd Chair of the Visual Arts Department and Art Historian of Asian and Contemporary Art at Eastern Connecticut State University and Neeta Omprakash, a Nehru-Fullbright Scholar talk about the "Mother Goddess" exhibit at Eastern's Akus Gallery. Airdate: March 19, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 18, 2013 Mansfield Little League
Todd Hodrinsky, President Mansfield Little League, Dave Koehler, Equipment Manager & Majors Team Manager, and Michael Pietras, Fundraising Coordinator. Airdate: March 18, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 15, 2013 Steve Kotchko
Former WILI News Director Steve Kotchko, now in his 40th year as News Director for the Connecticut Radio Network, and WILI's State Capitol correspondent discusses politics, sports, radio, and birding. Airdate: March 15, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 14, 2013 Latino Migration Project
Ricardo Pérez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Anthropology and Coordinator, Anthropology & Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Eastern Connecticut State University, and Dr. Jamie Eves, the Director of the Windham Textile and History Museum discuss the Latino Migration Project at the museum. Airdate: March 14, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 13, 2013 UConn Actuarial Program
Jim Trimble, Actuarial Program Director and Michael Braunstein, Actuarial Program Assistant Director from the UConn Department of Mathematics discuss UConn's Actuarial Program and how it was named as a Center of Actuarial Excellence for 2013. Airdate: March 13, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 13, 2013 Big East realignment
Legal Ease with attorney Pat Prue from the Prue Law Group discusses the legal implications of the Big East breakup and league realignment. AIrdate: March 13, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 12, 2013 Solar panels in Windham, Mansfield, and Coventry
Windham Town Planner James Finger, Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge Community Organizer Kate Donnelly, Alex Fox from C-TEC, and Mansfield Recycling Coordinator Ginny Walton discuss solar panels on owner occupied homes in the Windham Region. Airdate: March 12, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 11, 2013 Musicologist Ken Best
Musicologist and author Ken Best talks about cover songs, and his writing for the UConn website UConn Today. Airdate: March 11, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 08, 2013 Fire safety
Willimantic Fire Chief Marc Scrivener, Windham Fire Marshal Michael Licata, and Red Cross volunteer Greg Gunn talk about a new fire safety campaign. Airdate: March 8, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 05, 2013 Windham Public Schools Family Liasons
Normaliz Acosta and Maria Nazario, family liaisons at Windham High School, talk about classes for community members and parents of students. Airdate: March 5, 2013.		 [download file]
Mar, 01, 2013 Mansfield Tomorrow Project
Toni Moran, Mansfield’s Deputy Mayor, Linda Painter, Mansfield’s Director of Planning and Development, JoAnn Goodwin, Mansfield’s Planning and Zoning Chair, and Jennifer Kaufman, Mansfield’s Natural Resources and Sustainability Coordinator and Mansfield Tomorrow Project Manager discuss the Mansfield Tomorrow Project. Airdate: March 1, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 28, 2013 Diversity at Lyman Memorial High School
Lyman Memorial High School teachers Kevin Brodie (Social Studies) and Liza Escott (English) discuss Lyman's $5,000 diversity grant. Airdate: February 28, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 27, 2013 Author Peter Burns, Jr.
Author Peter Burns talks about "Shock The World: UConn Basketball In The Calhoun Era." Airdate: February 27, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 26, 2013 Concussions in high school sports
Dr. Tom Trojian, director of the Injury Prevention and Sports Outreach programs at the New England Musculoskeletal Institute at the UConn Health Center discusses preventing concussions in high school sports. Airdate: February 26, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 25, 2013 John Cawley
John Cawley of Storrs, Chief Operating Officer of "Music World Entertainment," one of the world's leading entertainment and music conglomerates. Original airdate: May 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 18, 2013 Taylor Brooke Winery
FFA Week: Linda Auger, owner of Taylor Brooke Winery discusses the wine industry in Connecticut, its effect on tourism, the Connecticut Wine Trail, Wine Dog 1, careers in agriculture, and efforts to educate the public about agriculture. Airdate: February 18, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 15, 2013 Printmaker Gus Mazzocca
Printmaker Gus Mazzocca, professor emeritus of art at the University of Connecticut. Airdate: February 15, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 14, 2013 UConn Office of Environmental Policy
Richard Miller, Director of UConn's Office of Environmental Policy discusses UConn’s #1 GreenMetric world ranking and other green topics, with senior intern Manisha Bicchieri. Airdate: February 14, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 13, 2013 UConn Student Health Services
Michael Kurland, Director of Student Health Services at the University of Connecticut. Airdate: February 13, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 12, 2013 Fireside Supply
John and Heidi Tarquinio from Fireside Supply in Hebron discuss alternative heating sources. Airdate: February 13, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 08, 2013 Teach For America in the Windham Public Schools
Andrew Gionfriddo from Teach For America, which is helping the Windham Public Schools. Airdate: February 8, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 07, 2013 Barrows STEM Academy
Jeff Wihbey, Principal and Holly Harrick, STEM Coordinator discuss the opening of the Charles H. Barrows STEM Magnet School in Windham. Airdate: February 7, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 06, 2013 UConn Timbersports team
Nick Hickman, President, and James Turner, Vice President of the UConn Timbersports team. Airdate: February 6, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 05, 2013 Natchaug School roof and Barrows STEM Academy
Windham Superintendent of School Ana Ortiz and Windham Schools Communications Officer Kerry Markey discuss problems with the Natchaug School roof, and the new Barrows STEM Academy. Airdate: February 5, 2013.		 [download file]
Feb, 01, 2013 Real Estate
Real estate expert Vincent Diana talks about the real estate market in Connecticut and nationwide. Airdate: February 1, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 30, 2013 Husky Heritage Sports Museum
Tim Tolokan, Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics at UConn, talks about the Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum and the new UConn trading card exhibit. Airdate: January 30, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 29, 2013 Teen substance abuse
Natchaug Hospital Director of Ambulatory Services Carrie Beckstein Pichie and Program Director Jonathan Watts discuss teen substance abuse. Airdate: January 29, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 28, 2013 Storytelling
Gail Zeiba with storyteller/musician Jackson Gillman talking about the VoiceMail open mic storytelling. Airdate: January 28, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 24, 2013 Joshua's Trust
Chair of the Development Committee and Past President Madge Manfred, Board of Trustees member Ted Taigen and head of the boundary crew Hill Bullard from Joshua's Trust. Airdate: January 24, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 22, 2013 Windham Hospital -- Women's heart health
Cardiologist Randy Panetta, MD and Jane Diaz Clinical Coordinator, Windham Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation discuss Windham Hospital's "Go Red For Women" event, women’s heart and health issues and cardiac rehabilitation. Airdate: January 22, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 21, 2013 Jeff Bennett - ESPN stats
Jeff Bennett, ESPN Senior Director II in the Stats & Information Group discusses ESPN's use to statistics and new innovations. Airdate: January 21, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 18, 2013 Windham Hospital cardiologist Steven Goldblatt
Windham Hospital Cardiologist Doctor Steven Goldblatt. Airdate: January 18, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 15, 2013 Nutmeg Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Site-based Supervisor Allison Holst-Grubbe, Enrollment Coordinator Alex Lewis and Marketing Director Brian Kelly from Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters. Airdate: January 15, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 14, 2013 Dr. Jeff Calissi -- pop music
Dr. Jeff Calissi, chair of Eastern Connecticut State University's Music Program, discusses pop music, from Elvis to the Beatles and the Monkees. Airdate: January 14, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 14, 2013 Ray of Sunshine winner Bill Czmyr
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Bill Czmyr. Airdate: January 14, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 10, 2013 Automobile Club of Hartford
AAA Public Affairs Manager Aaron Kupec and Steve Rourke, Manager of Administration at AAA's Driving School discuss automotive safety issues. Airdate: January 10, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 08, 2013 Second District Congressman Joe Courtney
Second District Congressman Joe Courtney talks about the fiscal cliff, the Newtown shootings, gun control and other issues. Airdate: January 8, 2013.		 [download file]
Jan, 04, 2013 Acid Rain
Gene Likens, a Board of Trustees Distinguished Research Professor at UConn discusses acid rain and science. Original airdate: December 1, 2011.		 [download file]
Jan, 03, 2013 Mrs. Connecticut
Mrs. Connecticut International 2013, JanMarie Weston of Mansfield. Airdate: January 3, 2013.		 [download file]
Dec, 31, 2012 The legacy of The Beatles
Beatles expert and former WILI News Director Mark Roy talks about the Fab Four and discusses Beatles trivia. Airdate: December 31, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 27, 2012 Hartford Radio History
Author John Ramsey talks about The History of Hartford Radio. Original airdate: December 6, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 26, 2012 Windham's sister city
Dennis O'Brien and Susan Johnson discuss their recent trip to the German town of Bad Soden am Main, which may become Windham's "sister city." Airdate: December 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 21, 2012 Windham High School Sandy relief
Windham High School Administrative Manager Gene Blain, Student Activity Coordinator Kathy Pekarovic, and students Kyle Marsalisi, Keisha Martinez and Rachel Horvath talk about Windham High School students’ 12/12/12 trip to Lindenhurst, NY (Long Island) with supplies for Sandy relief. Airdate: December 21, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 20, 2012 Windham Area Habitat For Humanity
Diane Wright and Peter Bachiochi from the Windham Area Habitat For Humanity. Airdate: December 20, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 20, 2012 What to tell your children about Sandy Hook
ECSU Psychology Professor Jeffrey Danforth discusses how to talk to kids about the tragedy in Newtown. Airdate: December 20, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 19, 2012 State Troubadour Tom Callinan
Connecticut's First State Troubadour Tom Callinan talks about music and sings original Christmas songs. Airdate: December 19, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 18, 2012 Windham Special Master Steven Adamowski
Windham Public Schools Special Master Steven Adamowski. Airdate: December 18, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 17, 2012 OpenMicVoices.com
James Hunter and Henry Hunter discuss OpenMicVoices.com -- new Willimantic-based local poetry website where people can share poetry. Airdate: December 17, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 13, 2012 Wooden spoons
Nine-inch wooden spoon collector Norman Stevens talks about the spoons in his new book "A Gathering of Spoons: The Design Gallery of the World's Most Stunning Spoons." Airdate: December 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 12, 2012 Author Bob Steele
Author and former 2nd District Congressman Robert Steele discusses his novel "The Curse: Big-Time Gambling’s Seduction of a Small New England Town," and talks about his father, legendary WTIC morning announcer Bob Steele. Airdate: December 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 11, 2012 The Storyline program
Chris McNaboe, Executive Director of Horizons, Gail Zeiba from the Willimantic Public Library, children's author and illustrator Barbara McClintock, and watercolor artist Normand Chartier talk about the pilot program "Story Line" which encourages children to visit art galleries. Airdate: December 11, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 07, 2012 Comptroller Kevin Lembo
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo discusses the state's growing budget deficit. Airdate: December 7, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 06, 2012 Holocaust Opera
UConn music student Spencer Reese, who has written the score and libretto for "Always Hope," a new opera about the Holocaust starring UConn voice students. Airdate: December 6, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 05, 2012 Mansfield Independent News
Tony Lent and Pat Supernant from the Mansfield Independent News. Airdate: December 5, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 04, 2012 EastConn
Richard Tariff, Director, EastConn Adult Education and Community Programs. Airdate: December 4, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 30, 2012 Boston Pops
Dennis Alves, Boston Pops Director of Artistic Planning talks about the Boston Pops and the Boston Symphony. Airdate: November 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 30, 2012 JFK assassination
Texas attorney Jack Duffy, an expert on the assassination of John F. Kennedy, talks about his new novel "The Man from 2063." Airdate: November 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 28, 2012 Amplisound hearing products
Ralph Campagna, owner of Amplisound Hearing Care Centers in Danielson and Vernon talks about hearing loss and amplification. Airdate: November 28, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 27, 2012 Cultural significance of hair styles
Eastern Connecticut State University student Michael Pina discusses the cultural significance of hair styles. Airdate: November 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 23, 2012 Musician David Foster
David Foster talks about music and the Mohegan Sun All-Stars. Airdate: November 23, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 21, 2012 Thomas Szafarek -- surviving Sandy
First Mate Thomas Szafarek talks about life at sea aboard a commercial vessel, and riding out Superstorm Sandy in New York harbor. Airdate: November 21, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 14, 2012 Willimantic Housing Authority
Mike Westerfield, Executive Director of the Willimantic Housing Authority. Airdate: November 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 13, 2012 Digestive issues
Windham Hospital Healthlink: Gastroenterologist Ajit Kokkat, MD, from Windham Hospital and Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates in Willimantic discusses digestive issues. Airdate: November 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 12, 2012 Diabetes education
Windham Hospital Healthlink: Certified Diabetes Educators Karen Barbone, RN, CDE, and Lynne McPhee RD, CDE from the Windham Hospital Diabetes Education Office discusses World Diabetes Day. Airdate: November 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 12, 2012 The Syrian Civil War
Joyce Rawitscher and Nada Safadi from the Israel and Palestine Peace Group of Northeast Connecticut discuss the Civil War in Syria. Airdate: November 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 09, 2012 Windham Textile and History Museum
Bev York, Luzella Roos and Faith Kenton from the Windham Textile and History Museum talk about mill history and museum activities. Airdate: November 9, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 08, 2012 The American Thread Company smokestack
June Bisantz and Harrison Judd talk about "End of an Era: Past Identity/Future Vision"--celebrating the life and recent demolition of the American Thread Company smokestack. Airdate: November 8, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 06, 2012 Walking coast to coast on Route 6
Joe Hurley, author of Ten Million Steps on Route 6 -- A fresh look at America and Americans from Cape Cod to California. Airdate: November 6, 2012.		 [download file]
Nov, 02, 2012 Whiffle Ball National Champions
Whiffleball national champions Josh Pagano and Evan Lazur of Lebanon. Airdate: November 2, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 26, 2012 Local baseball stories
Bill Ayer and Joe Rasicot tell local baseball stories. Airdate: October 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 25, 2012 Windham after school programs
Bill Stover, Director of Family and Community Partnerships for the Windham Public Schools, and ECSU Event and Volunteer coordinator Jacqui De Cormier update the success of the Lights On After School Program. Airdate: October 25, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 24, 2012 Windham Cemeteries
Cemetery historian and Windham Textile and History Museum volunteer Cheryl LeBeau discusses the history behind local cemeteries. Original airdate: October 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 23, 2012 UConn Men's Ice Hockey
UConn Men's Ice Hockey Coach Bruce Marshall, with players Sean Ambrosie (Senior Forward, Moorhead, MN), Brant Harris (Junior Forward, Estevan, Saskatchewan), and Billy Latta (Junior Forward, West Chester, PA) talk about the upcoming season and UConn's move to Hockey East in 2014. Airdate: October 23, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 22, 2012 Howard Epstein on Dan Rather
UConn Professor Howard Epstein talks about anti-Dan Rather bumper stickers saying I'D RATHER BE IN WILLIMANTIC that he's distributing after Rather's negative portrayal of Willimantic on 60 Minutes II and Rather's recent speech in Willimantic.Airdate October 22, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 18, 2012 Terry Ley
Mid 1970's WILI jock Terry Ley reflects on his WILI days and discusses where radio and music are now. Original airdate: October 10, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 17, 2012 Sweet Emotions Candy
Barry Schreier, owner of the new Sweet Emotions Candy Store in Storrs. Airdate: October 17, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 16, 2012 "Dagger and Dash" and children's literature
Author and elementary school librarian Peggy Schaedler and Willimantic Public Library children's librarian Gail Zeiba discuss "Dagger and Dash, The Scrimshaw Medallion" and other children's literature. Airdate: Oct 16, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 16, 2012 A cappella group Rubyfruit
Christine Campbell, Nikki Verost, Emily Beaulieu, Merilee Sader, Kaley Beauchamp, Abby Garneau, and Lauren DeMio from Rubyfruit, an all female a cappella group from UConn. Airdate: October 16, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 15, 2012 Windham Hospital Emergency Department
Gregory Shangold, MD, Medical Director at Windham Hospital Emergency Department and Bill Muskett, Emergency Medical Services Program Manager. Airdate: October 15, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 13, 2012 Wayne Norman is the guest on "The Neighborhood"
WILI's Wayne Norman is interviewed by Bruce and Hannah Clements on WILI's "The Neighborhood" program, which airs Tuesdays at 5:30 on WILI. Airdate: October 13, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 12, 2012 Firefighting in Willimantic
Retired Norwich firefighter Mike Tirone, volunteer firefighter Pete Zizka, and retired Willimantic Fire Captains Al Beaulieu and Edward Lussier talk about the new book Firefighting In Willimantic. Airdate: October 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 09, 2012 Watercolor artist Normand Chartier
Watercolor artist and former UConn football player Normand Chartier. Airdate: October 9, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 08, 2012 New England Central and Providence & Worcester Railroads
Bob Richardson, Vice President of the New England Central Railroad and Frank Rogers, Vice President of the Providence & Worcester Railroad discuss railroading in eastern Connecticut and New England. Original airdate: September 14, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2012 Area Fire Marshals
Windham Fire Marshal Mike Licata, Lebanon Fire Marshal Scott Schuett and Coventry and Hampton Fire Marshal Noel Waite discuss fire safety issues and Fire Prevention Month. Airdate: October 3, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 02, 2012 Lutz Children's Museum and Connecticut Chuckles XIII
Lutz Children's Museum Animal Program Educator Rachel Hadyka with 6-month old Chuckles XIII, Connecticut's new official state groundhog and Sarge, a 4-foot bald python. Airdate October 2, 2012.		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2012 Essentials for the Special Woman
Jacqueline Pelphrey, Manager of Essentials for the Special Woman in Vernon, which specializes in clothing and products for women with cancer. Airdate: October 1, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 28, 2012 Lyman Memorial High School athletics
Scott Elliott, Athletic Director and coach at Lyman Memorial High School with student-athletes Nick McAneny (boys soccer, senior captain), Chelsey Hussey (girls volleyball, basketball, softball, senior captain) and Becca Novotny (girls soccer, softball, senior) discuss the importance of athletic trainers. Airdate: September 28, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 27, 2012 UConn's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
Michael Zacchea and Doug Yeager talk about the UConn School of Business Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities. Airdate: September 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 26, 2012 Social media security issues
Legal Ease with attorney Michelle Sigfridsen from the Prue Law Group discussing the legal implications of social media and privacy settings. Airdate: September 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 24, 2012 Windham Board of Education
Windham Board of Education chairman Murphy Sewall discuss future use of school buildings and other education issues. Airdate: September 24, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 18, 2012 Foster children and families
Alyssa Goduti, Vice President of Development and Communication, and John Suchocki, Child and Family Service Director, from Community Health Resources discuss the need for foster care families. Airdate: September 18, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 14, 2012 Big Read Project
Hope Marie Cook (Coordinator of the Big Read Project), Carmen Cid (Dean of ECSU's School of Arts and Sciences), Jaime Gomez (Interim Dean of ECSU's School of Education and Professional Studies, and Rob Sheftel (Director of the QVCC Willimantic Center) discuss the Big Read Project at ECSU. Airdate: September 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 14, 2012 Israel and Palestine
Dr. Vincent Woods and Joyce Rawitscher from the Israel and Palestine Peace Group of Northeast Connecticut discuss Dr. Woods' recent trip to Israel. Airdate: September 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 14, 2012 Kevin Ollie
UConn Men's Basketball Coach Kevin Ollie, taped at Gampel Pavilion moments after he was named head coach. Airdate: September 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 13, 2012 Adoption services
DCF social workers Denise Lopez and Leigh Abuisi from the Office of Adoptive Care and Adoption Services talk about adoption, foster care, and placing autistic children. Airdate: September 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 11, 2012 Olympic torch bearer Jim Lavin
Jim Lavin, Associate Professor of Physical Education at Eastern Connecticut State University, who was a torch bearer at the London Olympics. Airdate: September 11, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 07, 2012 Hall of Fame All American Red Heads basketball team
Historian John Molina with Gail Marks from Willimantic, Pat Overman (player for 12 years, scoring over 25,000 points), and Ben Overman (coach for 13 years) from the Naismith Hall of Fame bound All American Red Heads women's basketball team which barnstormed around the USA from 1936 to 1986. Airdate: September 7, 2012.		 [download file]
Sep, 06, 2012 Mansfield Academy of Dance
Owner Bruce John and Director Mia John Pomerenke from the Mansfield Academy of Dance. Airdate: September 6, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 31, 2012 Nicolle Hill fights hunger
ECSU student Nicolle Hill from Willimantic discusses the Oxfam American CHANGE Initiative, which educates students about poverty, hunger and social injustice in the global community. Airdate: August 31, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 30, 2012 ECSU Athletic Director Jeff Konin
Eastern Connecticut State University's new Athletic Director, Jeff Konin. Airdate: August 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 29, 2012 Preventing childhood sexual abuse
thorized facilitator Kerry Fair discusses Darkness to Light Stewards of Children, keeping children safe from sexual predators. Airdate: August 29, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 27, 2012 Ray of Sunshine winner Patti Sue Brown
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Patti Sue Brown, with nominator Kerry Fair. Airdate: August 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 24, 2012 Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum
Ray Axelrod, national representative for the National Railroad Historical Society, Bob LaMay, newsletter editor and photographer, talk about railroads and "Railroad Days" at the Connecticut Eastern Railroad Museum. Airdate: August 24, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 23, 2012 Mansfield OBGYN
Yvette Martas, MD, Windham Hospital obstetrician and gynecologist and partner at Mansfield OB/GYN Associates, PC and Kathleen Zacherl, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist also of Mansfield OB/GYN Associates talk about women’s health issues. Airdate: August 23, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 21, 2012 Jazzercise of North Windham
Marie Quinn, Aphrodite Provatas, Lynne Mcphee and Lori Frazer from the Jazzercise of North Windham Fitness Center. Airdate: August 21, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 17, 2012 Soroptimist Club of Willimantic and the Next Step Work Release program
Joan Merritt from the Soroptimist Club of Willimantic, Rhonda Knight, program director for the "Next Step" program at Perception Programs, and Jamie from the Next Step program. Airdate: August 17, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 16, 2012 Windham Bigg Play's trip to the Netherlands
Andy LaCombe, George Sfakios, and Alenni Lee Rosario DeJesus from Windham BIGG PLAY recap their baseball trip to the Netherlands. Airdate: August 16, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 15, 2012 Windham Hospital Imaging Department
Steve Lee, MD, Chief of Radiology, Windham Hospital and Cindy McClarran, Director of Clinical Support Services discuss Windham Hospital's Imaging Department, women’s services and orthopaedic imaging. Airdate: August 15, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 13, 2012 Mistie Mims of the Connecticut Sun
Connecticut Sun basketball player Mistie Mims previews the second half of the WNBA season and talks about her father, Chubby Checker. Airdate: August 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 08, 2012 Sea Tea Improv Group
Julia Pistell, Graham Snow, and Dan Russell from the Sea Tea Improv Group. Airdate: August 8, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 07, 2012 Author Mike Jaffe
Local children's author Michael Jaffe talks about his two new books "I'll Always Be" and "Mommy and Daddy Will." Airdate: August 7, 2012.		 [download file]
Aug, 03, 2012 The Village Hill Redeemer Lutheran Church move
Pastor Scott Schuett and Congregation President Kurt Bender discuss the late August move of the Village Hill Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lebanon. Airdate: August 3, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 18, 2012 Tai Chi
Tai Chi instructor Laddie Sacharko talks about Tai Chi and how it can help older people avoid falls. Airdate: July 18, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 17, 2012 Miss Connecticut program
Miss Connecticut 2011 Morgan Amarone (Hamden) and Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2012 Jaine` Coann Lefebvre (Glastonbury) discuss the competition, and their work to fight cancer and promote skateboard safety. Airdate: July 17, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 16, 2012 UConn Police Chief Barbara O'Connor
UConn's new Police Chief Barbara O'Connor. Airdate: July 16, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 12, 2012 TVCCA Meals on Wheels
Timothy Grills, Director of Nutrition Services with the Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) discusses Meals on Wheels, senior meals and nutrition services. Airdate: July 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 11, 2012 ECSU associate professor of environmental earth science Peter Drzewiecki
Peter Drzewiecki, Eastern Connecticut State University associate professor of environmental earth science and assistant chair of the Department of Environmental Earth Science, winner of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System Board of Regents/CSU Teaching Award. Airdate: July 11, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 10, 2012 Banking, foreclosures and the global economy
State Banking Commissioner Howard Pitkin and and Savings Institute CEO Rheo Brouillard discuss homeowners mortgage assistance, the local, state, and global economy. Airdate: July 10, 2012.		 [download file]
Jul, 04, 2012 Lynn Rosenblatt's Boom Box Parade song
Elementary school teacher Lynn Rosenblatt recorded this Boom Box Parade song in 1995. Lynn sang at the opening ceremonies of the 1995 Special Olympics World Summer Games in New Haven in 1995.		 [download file]
Jul, 04, 2012 Tom Callinan's Boom Box Parade song
The first Connecticut State Troubadour, Tom Callinan wrote this song about the WILI July 4th Boom Box Parade in 2010..		 [download file]
Jul, 02, 2012 2012 WILI Boom Box Parade preview
Charlie Olbrias from the Windham Rec Department, Willimantic with a preview of the 2012 WILI July 4th Boom Box Parade. Airdate: July 2, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 28, 2012 Sebby Randazzo -- Wines of the world
Sebby Randazzo from Windham Wine and Spirits and the Columbia Package Store discusses wines of the world, and world soccer. Airdate: June 28, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 27, 2012 Windham Hospital "Meals To the Homes," nutrition, and senior outreach
Windham Hospital Healthlink: Suzanne Gerety-Ferreira, Clinical Nutrition Manager and Chris Delmastro, Manager, Food Services (and former WILI newscaster) talk about nutrition, senior outreach and "Meals to the Homes." Airdate: June 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 26, 2012 Kevin Fahey
UConn Senior Associate Director for Student Activities, Kevin Fahey. Airdate: June 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 21, 2012 Uconn Athletic Director Warde Manuel
UConn's new Director of Athletics Warde Manuel discusses UConn Men's Basketball sanctions, conference realignment, UConn's potential move to Hockey East, and facility enhancements. Airdate: June 21, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 20, 2012 Channel 3 Kids Camp
Joan L. Gurski, Director of Development & Public Affairs at the Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover, Amber Wakley, Director of Marketing and Communications, with Counselors in Training Precious Iraghomo and Troy Brice talk about the Channel 3 Kids Camp in Andover and Coventry. Airdate: June 20, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 18, 2012 Horace Mann Insurance
Owner Tom Greaser and sales and marketing rep Loriann Rogers from Horace Mann Insurance and Financial, which offers insurance packages to educators and others. Airdate: June 18, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 15, 2012 Veterinarian Dr. Todd Friedland
Veterinarian Dr. Todd Friedland from the North Windham Animal Hospital takes listener calls about their pets, and talks about the Willimantic Police Dogs "Z" and "Sasha," the internet's effect on veterinary medicine, internet shopping for pet medication, and helping the community. Airdate: June 15, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 14, 2012 Asthma
Certified asthma educators Michael Corjulo, APRN, CPNP, AE-C Health Services Coordinator, ACES CT Asthma Advisory Council co-chair and Mary Buckley-Davis, RRT, N-PS, AE-C, Senior Program Coordinator talk about asthma and World Asthma Day. Airdate: June 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 12, 2012 QVCC Manufacturing Center
Mark Vesligaj, associate professor of engineering science and technology studies at Quinebaug Valley Community College, and Rob Sheftel, Director of QVCC's Willimantic Center talk about the new Eastern Connecticut Manufacturing Center at QVCC. Airdate: June 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 08, 2012 Signal Mural Project
Kacee O'Brien talks about the the Signal Mural Project in downtown Willimantic. Airdate: June 8, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 08, 2012 Nathan Hale Memorial
Rose Fowler and John Twerdy talk about the new Nathan Hale Statue for the Veteran's Memorial Green. Airdate: June 8, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 07, 2012 Windham Water
Jim Hooper, Superintendent of Windham Water Works and Dave Garand, Superintendent of Windham Waste Water Treatment Facility. Airdate: June 7, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 07, 2012 Author Curt Smith "MERCY!"
Author Curt Smith talks about "Mercy! -- A Celebration Of Fenway Park's Centennial told thru Red Sox Radio and TV." Airdate: June 7, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 06, 2012 Healthy changes to school lunch menus
Windham Public Schools Food Services Director Ernie Koschmieder and Norwich Public Schools Food Services Director Roberta Jacobs talk about healthy changes in the school breakfast/lunch programs. Original airdate: December 12, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 04, 2012 Clyde Washburn
Former ECSU softball and basketball coach Clyde Washburn talks about the legacy of Roy Dissinger, Bill Dissinger, Peter Vanderman and "Roy's Boys" to the Windham area. Airdate: June 4, 2012.		 [download file]
Jun, 01, 2012 The 10th anniversary of the a cappella group Take Note!
Julia DeLapp and Art Dimock from the a cappella group "Take Note." Airdate: June 1, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 31, 2012 Windham Skate Park Grand Opening
Skate Park committee member Dave Walencewicz with Tara Risley and Charlie Olbrias from the Windham Rec Department talk about the grand opening of Windham's new state-of-the-art skateboard park. Airdate: May 31, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 25, 2012 Orleans lead singer Larry Hoppen with Bruce John and David Foster
Musicians David Foster, Bruce John and Orleans lead singer Larry Hoppen talk about the old Shaboo days, Orleans music, and the Bread Box Folk Series. Airdate: May 25, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 25, 2012 Generations Family Health Center
Brian Bonds, Generations Director of the Healthcare Access and Promotion Department and Deb Crane, one of Generations Healthcare Access and Promotion Department’s Program Managers. Airdate: May 25, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 24, 2012 Block Island Express
Stan Mickus, Director of Marketing and Public Affairs with the Cross-Sound Ferry and the Block Island High Speed Express. Airdate: May 24, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 22, 2012 Bev York local history
Historian Bev York talks about our "Connecticut Hero" Nathan Hale, Coventry's 300th birthday, Windham's 320's birthday, local museums, and local civil war heroes. Airdate: May 22, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 21, 2012 Ann Pedro's Steampunk Jewelry
Jewelry designer Ann Pedro talks about her exhibition of "steampunk jewelry" at the Windham Textile and History Museum. Airdate: May 21, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 21, 2012 WILI Ray Of Sunshine winner Bobbi Brown
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Bobbi Brown of Mansfield. Airdate: May 21, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 17, 2012 Grand Canyon hike
Charlie Bender, Jim Bender and Chris Dunn call from the rim of the Grand Canyon after backpacking the canyon for five days. Airdate: May 17, 2012. To hear Wayne Norman talking about his 2002 canyon hike, scroll to May 6, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 16, 2012 Connecticut Sun guard Kalana Greene
Connecticut Sun and former UConn women's basketball guard Kalana Greene previews the WNBA season. Airdate: May 16, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 11, 2012 Mansfield Little League
President Todd Hodrinsky, Umpire in Chief Dudley Hamlin, and Mike Pietras from Mansfield Little League. Airdate: May 11, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 10, 2012 Steve Wisensale -- Baseball and Society
UConn Department of Human Development & Family Studies Professor Steven Wisensale discusses "Baseball and Society: Politics, Economics, Race and Gender." Airdate: May 10, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 10, 2012 Wayne Norman's tribute to Carl Beane
Wayne Norman's thoughts and memories after the death of Boston Red Sox PA announcer Carl Beane. Airdate: May 10, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 09, 2012 Dr. Stephen Scarangella
Windham Hospital Healthlink: Orthpaedic surgeon Dr. Steven Scarangella talks about sports medicine and sports injuries, the orthopaedic team at Windham Hospital, and the world-class orthopaedic care available at Windham Hospital. Airdate: May 9, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 08, 2012 The legacy of Titanic
Windham Mayor Ernie Eldrige and Anita Sebestyen discuss the legacy of Titanic after 100 years. Airdate: May 8, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 06, 2012 Wayne Norman backpacks the Grand Canyon
Wayne Norman records his experiences while backpacking the Grand Canyon in May 2002 with Charlie and Jim Bender, and Dawn and John Drum. Original airdate: July 10, 2002. To read about Wayne's excursion and see pictures, visit http://www.wili-am.com/gc.htm.		 [download file]
May, 04, 2012 Hosmer Bottling exhibit at the Jillson House Museum
Barbara Swol, President of the Jillson House Museum, Vice President Darlene Haddad, and Bill Potvin from Hosmer Mountain Bottling discuss the Hosmer Mountain Soda exhibit at the Jillson House Museum. Airdate: May 4, 2012. To hear another interview about Hosmer, scroll this page to April 15, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 03, 2012 Windham TSA--Technology Students Association
Advisor Jim Hutson with students Brett Ellis, Marcel Borque, Bailey Tracy Nathan Hall, Braden Lynn, Brenna Lynn, Nathan Perez Espitia and Kelly King from Windham's TSA -- Technology Students Association. Airdate: May 3, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 02, 2012 Calypso Blue Pool and Spa
Owner Paul Tolis and Manager Rick Lavender from Calypso Blue Pool & Spa in Columbia talk about pools and spas. Airdate: May 2, 2012.		 [download file]
May, 01, 2012 Drummers Bob Bloom and Mike Morrissette
Drummer Bob Bloom, a "Master Teaching Artist" and WILI News Director--and professional drummer--Mike Morrissette talk about the art of drumming. Airdate: May 1, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 30, 2012 Rwanda genocide relief
Rev. Hilary Greer from St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Storrs, with the Rev. Philbert Kalisa, a Rwandan priest who founded and runs an organization dedicated to the reconciliation of genocide offenders and survivors. Airdate: April 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 30, 2012 Connecticut Afterschool Network
Ken Anthony, Director of Professional Development for the Connecticut Afterschool Network, and Bill Stover, Director of Supplemental Services for the Windham Public Schools talk about the success of after school programs. Airdate: April 30, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 27, 2012 ECSU acappella group Fallin' Flat
The newest a cappella singing group at Eastern Connecticut State University--Fallin' Flat. Airdate: April 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 25, 2012 Ashford Mormon Church
The Bishop of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Ashford Wendell McReynolds, with Ron Derby, Sister Stevens, and Sister Brierly talk about the Mormon Church and genealogy. Airdate: April 25, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 24, 2012 Colleen Healy
Former Windham High School star, UConn women's basketball player, and ECSU national champion softball player Colleen Healy talks about basketball, sports, triathlons, travel and attaining goals. Airdate: April 24, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 20, 2012 Mid Neroc Toxic Waste Transfer Station
Tim Wentzell, Program Administrator for Mid Neroc Toxic Waste Transfer Station in Willington, and Vic Rayhall, Chairman of the NEROC Recycling Commission, which opens this weekend. Airdate: April 20, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 20, 2012 Ken Best on Dick Clark, Levon Helm, and Pat Summitt
Rock and Roll historian Ken Best discusses the legacy of Dick Clark, Levon Helm of The Band, and former Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt. Airdate: April 20, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 19, 2012 Rock and Roll singer Chubby Checker
Singer Chubby Checker talks about his music roots, the significance of "The Twist," his place in rock and roll history and the legacy of Dick Clark. Original airdate: August 8, 2001.		 [download file]
Apr, 13, 2012 Author William Bertram MacFarland
Former presidential assistant William Bertram MacFarland discusses his book "Back Channel: The Kennedy Years," an eye-opening expose of the shadowy real-life world of power politics. Airdate: April 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 12, 2012 Delta Generators and ECSU Jazz
ECSU students Rick O'Neal from the Boston blues band The Delta Generators and trumpet player Kelsey Fuller from the Eastern Thread City Jazz Ensemble. Airdate: April 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 11, 2012 Willimantic Wildlife Habitat Initiative
Pam Wright updates the Willimantic Wildlife Habitat Initiative and tells how Willimantic has been officially certified as one of only two cities in Connecticut to be certified as a wildlife habitat. Airdate: April 11, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 10, 2012 ECSU softball
Eastern Connecticut State University head softball coach Diana Pepin, senior all-American Molly Rathbun (Hebron) and junior third baseman Arielle Cooper (Mystic). Airdate: April 10, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 09, 2012 Windham Hospital CEO Steven Larcen
Windham Hospital CEO Steven Larcen gives a "State of the Hospital" update. Airdate: April 9, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 06, 2012 Tom Callinan
Connecticut's first State Troubadour, Tom Callinan plays songs and tells stories about Connecticut's history. Airdate: April 6, 2012.		 [download file]
Apr, 04, 2012 Soroptimist Club of Willimantic
Joan Merritt and Lorraine McDevitt from the Soroptimist Club of Willimantic talks about the Soroptimists "Safe Choices" program and other Soroptimist community service activities. Airdate: April 4, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 28, 2012 WIndham Hospital bone marrow registry
Windham Hospital CEO Stephen Larcen, Kate Starkey Oncology Coordinator at Windham Hospital, and bone marrow transplant recipient Jane Doe talk about the bone marrow donor registry and the "Be The Match" event April 4 at Windham Hospital. Airdate: March 28, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 27, 2012 Mansfield Drive In Theater and Marketplace
Michael Jungden, owner of the Mansfield Drive In Theater and Marketplace talks about going digital and the opening of a new movie season. Airdate: March 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 26, 2012 Climate impact
Mike Willig, Director of UConn's Center for Environmental Sciences and Engineering and a professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Environmental Ecologist Kathy Segerson and Austin Professorship of Economics at UConn, and very ‘green’ students Tim Brogan and Skylar Marinoff discuss "Climate Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation: A Reflection on Our Future". Airdate: March 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 23, 2012 The Holocaust
Holocaust survivor Henny Simon, and U.S. veteran Ben Cooper, who helped to liberate Dachau. Airdate: March 23, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 21, 2012 What's new in the Windham School District
Murphy Sewall, Chairman, Windham Board of Education, and Windham School Superintendent Ana Ortiz discusses what's new in the Windham schools. Airdate: March 21, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 19, 2012 Boxwood blight
Dr. Sharon Douglas, Plant Pathologist and Head, Department of Plant Pathology & Ecology with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and plant pathologist Dr. Vicki Smith discuss the serious economic impact and spread of boxwood blight. Airdate: March 19, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 15, 2012 UConn President Susan Herbst
Wayne Norman talks with UConn President Susan Herbst at halftime of the UConn Men's Basketball team's NCAA Tournament game in Louisville. Topics include UConn's new basketball practice facility, UConn's endowment, and possible APR penalties for UConn Men's Basketball. Airdate: March 15, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 13, 2012 News literacy in the digital media age
Dr. Thomas B. Goodkind, UConn's Neag School of Education professor of curriculum and instruction discusses news literacy in the digital media age and the impact of the mass media upon children and their values. Airdate: March 13, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 12, 2012 World traveler Charles Prewitt
Charles Prewitt Jr. discusses traveling, teaching and motorcycling around the world, including Iran, Afghanistan, Alaska, and New Guinea. Airdate: March 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 09, 2012 NECASA
Bob Brex, Executive Director of Northeast Communities Against Substance Abuse, talks about new NECASA initiatives and comments on the new report by the Surgeon General regarding teen smoking. Airdate: March 9, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 05, 2012 Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Steven Reviczky
Connecticut Department Of Agriculture Commisioner Steven K. Reviczky. Airdate: March 5, 2012.		 [download file]
Mar, 02, 2012 ECSU English Professor Lisa Rowe Fraustino
ECSU English Professor Lisa Rowe Fraustino discusses "Read Across America Day," Dr. Seuss, children's literature, and her 2006 trip to Thailand. Airdate: Aprill 2, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 29, 2012 Storrs Google Group Neighborhood Watch
Mansfield State Trooper Richard Cournoyer and Storrs resident Synara Stites discusse the Google Group Neighborhood Watch. Airdate: February 29, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 28, 2012 Authors Nancy Hansen and Lee Houston, Jr
Local authors Nancy Hansen ("Fortune's Pawn") and Lee Houston, Jr. ("Hugh Monn: Private Detective") discuss the genre called "new pulp." Airdate: February 28, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 27, 2012 Ray of Sunshine winner Judy Prescott
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Judy Prescott of Willimantic. Airdate: February 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 25, 2012 UConn Husky of Honor Rudy Gay
UConn Men's Basketball All-American (2006) Rudy Gay talks with Wayne Norman after being inducted into the Huskies of Honor at Gampel Pavilion on Feburary 25, 2012		 [download file]
Feb, 23, 2012 Author Peter Ford
Author Peter Ford, son of actor Glenn Ford talks about his book "GLENN FORD; A LIFE." Airdate: February 23, 2012		 [download file]
Feb, 17, 2012 Conn Men
UConn's all-male a cappella singing group--The Conn-Men sing a cappella music. Airdate: February 17, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 15, 2012 Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band
Chief Musician Mark McCormick, contrabass with the U. S. Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band talks about the Coast Guard, Dixieland Music, and the 1967 Saint Louis Cardinals. Airdate: February 15, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 09, 2012 Dr. Dennis Flanagan -- Implants and Iran
International dental implant expert Dr. Dennis Flanagan discusses implant technology and his recent trip to Iran to talk about implants. Airdate: February 9, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 08, 2012 Windham Tech Culinary Arts
Chef Barbarellen Olson, Chef Rachael LaPorte and senior students Stephanie Riquier and Tyler Nye from the Windham Tech Culinary Arts Program's "The Uncommon Kitchen." Airdate: February 8, 2012.		 [download file]
Feb, 03, 2012 2011 Willimantic Cupids Steve and Faith Kenton
2011 Romantic Willimantic "Cupids" Faith and Steve Kenton talk about their reign and community projects they are involved in. Airdate: February 3, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 27, 2012 Chuck Steedman and Tim Kemp -- XL Center
Chuck Steedman, Senior Vice President & General Manager of XL Center, with Marketing Director Tim Kemp talk about behind the scenes operations of the former Hartford Civic Center. Airdate: January 27, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 26, 2012 Australia
Former ECSU Education Professor Richard Reynolds discusses his homeland--Australia. January 26th is "Australia Day"--on this date the first European settlers, led by Captain Arthur Phillip, landed in present-day Sydney. Airdate: January 26, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 24, 2012 CT Farmland Trust
Jim Gooch, Executive Director of the Connecticut Farmland Trust, talks about protecting Connecticut's working lands, including nine farms in the Willimantic area. Airdate: January 24, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 19, 2012 Storrs Congregational Church
Reverend Matthew Emery, senior pastor of Storrs Congregational Church, and Mark Roy, church historian and member of the 275th Anniversary Committee, talk about the 275th anniversary of the church. Airdate: January 19, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 19, 2012 Bullying and discrimination
Cheryl A. Sharp, Human Rights Attorney III with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and co-founder of CT Kids' Court, Kimberly Jacobsen, Human Rights Attorney with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, and Robert J. Brothers, Jr., Executive Director of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities talk about bullying and discrimination. Airdate: January 19, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 18, 2012 Paradiso Financial & Insurance Services
Chris Paradiso from Paradiso Financial & Insurance Services, LLC talks about insurance, investments, and giving back to the community. Airdate: January 18, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 17, 2012 NAMI CT -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness, CT chapter
Karen Zimmer and Carol Drescher, volunteers with NAMI-CT, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, CT chapter discuss mental illness and its effect on family members.		 [download file]
Jan, 14, 2012 Fred's Blues and Barbecue
Fred and Lem Sinclair talk about the new "Fred's Blues and Barbecue" coming to Willimantic, and Fred's charitable efforts. AIrdate: January 14, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 09, 2012 Joe Turbessi -- on line poker addiction
Former UConn student Joe Turbessi talks about beating his addiction to on-line poker and the serious issue of on-line gambling. Airdate: January 12, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 06, 2012 Windham Town Engineer Joe Gardner and Windham Town Planner James Finger
Windham Town Engineer Joe Gardner and Windham Town Planner James Finger discuss current and future projects in Windham. Airdate: January 6, 2012.		 [download file]
Jan, 04, 2012 Kevin Crosbie
Chronicle Publisher Kevin Crosbie discusses the newspaper businesss and The Chronicle's 135th anniversary. Airdate: January 4, 2012.		 [download file]
Dec, 30, 2011 The old Saint Joseph's School in Willimantic
Rev. Larry LaPointe, Jan Cerreto Nuhn, Sue Lester Humes, and Liz Tracy Mackela talk about the Old Saint Joseph's Parish School in Wilimantic. Airdate: December 30, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 23, 2011 Lyman Memorial High School's $10,000 Glee prize
Lyman Memorial High School Band Director Ann Birrell with students Patrick Birrell, Aurora Hooper, Natalie Wieczorek, and Anthony Gervase, talking about the $10,000 prize they won from the "Glee" television show. Airdate: December 23, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 21, 2011 Author Aaron Torres
UConn graduate Aaron Torres talks about his book about the 2011 NCAA Champion UConn Men's Basketball Team "The Unlikeliest Champion." Airdate: December 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 16, 2011 Ken Best -- UConn alumni
Ken Best, Editor, UCONN Magazine, discusses his publications, and what's happening with UConn Alumni. Airdate: December 17, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 16, 2011 Ken Best -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Musicologist Ken Best, Editor, UCONN Magazine, discusses the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Airdate: December 16, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 08, 2011 Religion on the radio
Rev. Fred Shapiro ("Jesus Is Victor," 7:15 a.m. Sundays on WILI) from the 1st Baptist Church in Willimantic, Pastor John Heald (Light On The Hill Christian Fellowship), 7:30 a.m. Sundays on WILI) and Pastor Jack Schneider ("The Message of Truth," Sundays 7:45 a.m. on WILI) from the Baptist Fellowship of Columbia discuss the long history of preaching on the radio. Airdate: December 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 02, 2011 Rwanda genocide
Kate English and Drew Beiter from The Educators' Institute for Human Rights and Rev. Hilary Greer from St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Storrs talk about the fight against genocide in Rwanda and other countries. Airdate: December 2, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 22, 2011 Child sexual abuse
Kerry Fair, authorized facilitator of the Stewards of Children prevention training, Jimmy Phaiah of Jimmy's Kids Foundation, and Patty Brown, from the United Services Domestic Violence Program discuss the issue of childhood sexual abuse. Airdate: November 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 21, 2011 American School for the Deaf
Ed Peltier, Executive Director for the American School For The Deaf discusses education for the hearing impaired. Airdate: November 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 21, 2011 Kerri's Gallery
Artist Tom Menard talks about artist Kerri Quirk and the second annual show and sale at Kerri's Art Studio and Gallery. Airdate: November 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 17, 2011 Chef Rob Landolphi
The gluten-free chef Rob Landolphi talks about gluten-free cooking, celiac disease, and "Quick Fix-Gluten Free." Airdate: November 17, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 14, 2011 Dr. Herbert Ridyard in Iraq
Dr. Herbert Ridyard talks about his recent experience working as a surgeon in Iraq. Airdate: November 14, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 14, 2011 Ray of Sunshine winner Kathy Pekarovic
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Kathy Pekarovic. Airdate: November 14, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 10, 2011 South Windham Fire Department
Jim Preston from the South Windham Volunteer Fire Department talks about the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation and the November 18 "Laughter Saves Lives" comedy show featuring FDNY Fire Fighter John Larocchia, which helps the "Save Our Survivors" campaign to help 9-11 responders breathe easier. Airdate: November 10, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 08, 2011 College sportswriter Ken Davis
Managing editor and writer for UConnPlaybook.com, and author of the University of Connecticut Basketball Vault, Ken Davis talks about the upcoming college basketball season, UConn's 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball title, UConn football, and the changing face of conference realignment. Airdate: November 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 04, 2011 Rev. Hilary Greer
The new pastor at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Storrs, Rev. Hilary Greer talks about her experiences with co-ops, NGO's and in Rwanda and India, and trauma chaplaincy. Airdate: November 4, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 03, 2011 Storyteller Dick Curland
Storyteller Dick Curland talks about popular local composers, including Jesse Greer, Eric Osterling, Joe Raposo, Jack Lawrence, Johnny Marks, and former WILI News Director Jay Johnson, who wrote "Blue Christmas." Airdate: November 3, 2011.		 [download file]
Nov, 02, 2011 Nurse Practitioner Liz Visone
Liz Visone, MS, RN, APRN-BC, Nurse Practitioner at Windham Internal Medicine & Web Director of Connecticut Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society (CTAPRNS) discusses the role of Nurse Practicioners. Airdate: November 2, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 31, 2011 Rev, Alicia Folberth
HPs. Rev. Alicia Lyon Folberth, the High Priestess and President of the Panthean Temple, formerly known as the Pagan Community Church, discusses Wicca, witches and witchcraft. Airdate: October 31, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 28, 2011 Coventry High School drum record
Coventry High School Music Director Ned Smith and Kiev Federowicz, CHS Music Booster President talk about the Coventry band's (eventually) successful attempt to set a world record for continuous drumming. Airdate: October 28, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 19, 2011 Local Music
Mark Graves from Local Music, Willimantic's new music store, talks about instruments, lessons, and the revival of local music in Willimantic. Airdate: October 19, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 12, 2011 Consumer Reports automotive testing
David Champion, Consumer Reports Director of Automobile testing talks about vehicle testing, car and driver safety, the new car market and the test track in East Haddam, Ct. Airdate: October 12, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 11, 2011 ECSU Associate Professor of Astronomy Russ Sampson
Russell Sampson, Associate Professor of Physical Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University and Assistant Director of Eastern's Robert K. Wickware Planetarium discusses astronomy and the heavens, eclipses, auroras, and the planetarium's new Spitz System 512 Star Projector. Airdate: October 11, 2011.		 [download file]
Oct, 06, 2011 6 Ways to B Natural
ECSU a cappella group 6 Ways to B Natural (Trevor May, Peter Gamble, Steve Smith, Shawn Burns, Brennan Collins, Rob Kavaler, Tyler Adams) talk about a cappella music and sing four songs. Airdate: October 6, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 22, 2011 Kal David
Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Kal David talks about his blues roots, his days playing lead guitar with the Fabulous Rhinestones, their many dates playing Shaboo, and his Saturday concert in Willimantic. Airdate: September 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 21, 2011 Norman Stevens
Mansfield librarian Norman Stevens proposes a Storrs Center Corner Library and tells his memories of the Hurricane of 1938. Airdate: September 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 16, 2011 Bob Brex
Bob Brex talks about his experience at the longest game in baseball history (Pawtucket 3 Rochester 2 in 33 innings) in 1981. Airdate: September 16, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 15, 2011 Network, Inc.
Richard Wilber, Executive Director, Johanna Wilber and Margaret Beglinger, CFO, Associate Executive Director of Network Programs, Inc., serving people with special needs since 1991. Airdate: September 15, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 09, 2011 Reverend Fred Shapiro
Reverend Fred Shapiro from the First Baptist Church talks about the new CD by Travelers called "Rivers Don't Part" which benefits the Community Meals Program. Airdate: September 9, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 09, 2011 The Gutter Guys
Chris Novack, owner of The Gutter Guys talks about rain gutters, downspouts and leaders. Airdate: September 9, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 08, 2011 Singer/songwriter Jan Jungden
Singer/songwriter Jan Jungden talks about her involvement with local musical groups and a song by the Willimantic-based group "The Phantoms" which is getting radio play in Serbia. Airdate: September 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 08, 2011 Singer/songwriter Kelsey Kaplan
Singer/songwriter Kelsey Kaplan from Tolland, who will perform at this weekend's Hebron Harvest Fair. Airdate: September 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Sep, 01, 2011 UConn President Susan Herbst
UConn President Susan Herbst discusses her background, recent staff changes, her goals, the UConn Health Center, UConn's new technology park, Spring Weekend, her inauguration, and UConn Athletics. Airdate: September 2, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 26, 2011 ECSU Continuing Education
Shelley Gimenez, Dean of Continuing Education, and Carol Williams, Associate Dean of Continuing Education discuss Continuing Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. Airdate: August 26, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 25, 2011 Wayne Norman broadcasts the morning show live from the Aero Diner in North Windham
Wayne Norman broadcasts live from Aero Diner in North Windham, with an array of interesting guests talking about the good old days of diners, cruising, radio and music with guests Ken Best, Zach Dauphinais, and Kate Pischotta. Airdate: August 25, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 22, 2011 Ray of Sunshine award winners Dee and Dale Hammon
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Aug, 19, 2011 Connecticut U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal
U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses the debt ceiling vote, his work for veterans, the high price of gas, his work to create jobs and other national issues. Airdate: August 19, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 18, 2011 Connecticut Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Melodie Currey
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Melodie Currey discusses expanded hours for the Willimantic DMV office, the new "SelectCT ID" program which begins in October, DMV's modernization project, and teen driving safety. Airdate: August 18, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 17, 2011 ECSU President Dr. Elsa Nunez
The President of Eastern Connecticut State University, Dr. Elsa Nunez makes her annual appearance, discussing the upcoming school year, the incoming freshman class, new construction projects and the nature of a Liberal Arts education. Airdate: August 17, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 15, 2011 Sandballz inventor George Kronen
Inventor/entrepreneur George Kronen of Storrs discusses his award-winning creation Sandballz: Natural clay balls filled with sand & salt for winter traction. Airdate: August 15, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 11, 2011 ESPN soccer producer Chris Alexopoulos
Former WILI newscaster Chris Alexopoulos of Storrs, who is now ESPN lead soccer producer, and whose body of work includes ESPN's World Cup coverage. Airdate: August 11, 2011.		 [download file]
Aug, 08, 2011 Chronicle photographer Al Malpa
Willimantic Chronicle photojournalist Al Malpa. Original airdate: July 29, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 05, 2011 Local music of the 60's
Local raconteurs Gary Pomo, David Foster and Ed Goss reflect on the local music scene of the '60s. Original airdate: April 28, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 04, 2011 RSL Fiber Systems CEO Giovanni Tomasi
Giovanni Tomasi, CEO of RSL Fiber Systems in East Hartford, whose company has installed fiber optic lighting systems in Navy ships. Original airdate: July 30, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 03, 2011 Willimantic Little League
Willimantic Little League President (and former WILI Ray of Sunshine Award winner) Dan Hill, T-Ball and Little League Director John Lebiszczak and player Alex Lebiszczak talk about the recent growth of Willimantic Little League baseball and its improved facilities. Airdate: August 3, 2011.		 [download file]
Jul, 15, 2011 Long Night
Former Hartford Courant writer Mark McGrath with Jack Connell of Mansfield talk about "Long Night"--a childrens book about Santa Claus, based on Jack's real life story about giving recycled gifts to children, and about Mark's days covering the news beat in Willimantic. Airdate: July 15, 2011. Mark wrote a story about Wayne Norman losing his voice in 1981 which ran on page A2 of The Courant. To read the story, visit http://www.wili-am.com/wnvhc.htm .		 [download file]
Jul, 12, 2011 The Bulletin
Publisher Paul Provost, and Executive Editor Jim Konrad from The Bulletin talk about the newspaper business, journalism in the 21st century, and their paper being names "Newspaper of the Year" by Gatehouse Media. AIrdate: July 12, 2011.		 [download file]
Jul, 11, 2011 Windham High School alumni
Denis Killeen ('85), Jim Baran ('81), Steve Kaminski ('85), Tom Warinsky ('81), Jen Tonesen ('81) and Pat Risley ('83) talk about the old days at Windham High School and the Windham High reunion, presented by the Class of '81. Airdate: July 11, 2011.		 [download file]
Jul, 08, 2011 James Hanley talks about movies
James Hanley, one of the co-founders of Cinestudio in Hartford talks about the state of the movie industry. Airdate: July 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Jul, 06, 2011 Michael Fox: Gasoline and Automotive Service Dealers of America
Executive Director Michael Fox from the Gasoline and Automotive Service Dealers of America discusses gas prices, distribution, taxes, and zone pricing. Airdate: July 6, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 30, 2011 Mike Huff
Retired Tulsa Police detective Mike Huff, one of the lead investigators in the Whitey Bulger murder case discusses Bulger's recent capture and the role Connecticut played. Airdate: June 30, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 30, 2011 The Nutmeg Summer Series production of My Fair Lady
Actress Eileen Fulton, who portrayed Lisa Miller Grimaldi on As The World Turns for 50 years, talks about her role as Mrs Higgins with actor Richie Ruiz (Alfred Doolittle) in the Connecticut Repertory Theater Nutmeg Summer Series production of "My Fair Lady" at UConn. Airdate: June 30, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 29, 2011 Windham Fire Departments
North Windham Fire Chief John A. Wylie, South Windham Rescue Officer Helene Chapman and Windham Center Deputy Fire Chief Mark Herrick talk about volunteer firefighting and other roles the departments play in the community. Airdate: June 29, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 24, 2011 Shaboo Blues Fest 2011
David Foster previews the Auxiliary to Windham Hospital's "Shaboo 40th Birthday Festival of Blues Celebration" benefitting the Oncology Department at Windham Hospital and tells stories of the Shaboo Days. Airdate: June 24, 2011. Other interviews with David from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and June 2011 are farther down this page.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Wes Bialosuknia and David Foster
UConn basketball great Wes Bialosuknia and musician David Foster of the Mohegan Sun All Stars tell stories about radio's impact on their lives. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Wally Lamb
Best selling novelist Wally Lamb talks about his works, tells radio stories, and how the Wayne Norman Show inspired the title for his first novel. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Jim Penders
UConn baseball coach Jim Penders--the Big East Coach of the Year--talks about his team's NCAA tournament run, and his memories of great radio moments. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Ed Osborne
Eastern Connecticut State University Director of University Relations Ed Osborne updates ECSU activities and talks about his memories of radio. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: John Lescoe
Former Willimantic Mayor and Windham State Representative John Lescoe recalls the early years of WILI and radio in Connecticut. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Robin Rice
WILI office manager Robin Rice recalls the early days of WILI radio after her family's move from Idaho. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Mike Morrissette
WILI News Director Mike Morrissette talks about listening to WILI while growing up in Scotland, Connecticut. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Jackie Gaudette
Jackie Gaudette, owner of That Breakfast Place talks about WILI's live morning show broadcast. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Mike Rice
Former WILI president Mike Rice, now the president of the Connecticut Broadcaster's Association talks about the CBA's statewide effort to help Red Cross bloodmobiles and tells stories from the early days of WILI and radio in Connecticut. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2011 Celebrate Radio: Dick Brevnik
Windham Hospital CEO Dick Brevnik talks about listening to radio in his hometown of Pittsburgh, about the important contibution WILI makes to the community, and updates news from Windham Hospital. Airdate: June 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 21, 2011 Connecticut moviemaker Danny LeGare
Danny LeGare owner of Black Hole Studios in Vernon talks about this week's premier of a new film "Marco Polo Boys" which was shot in his hometown of Stafford Springs, CT. Airdate: June 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 21, 2011 UConn's corpse flower
UConn Plant Growth Facilities Manager Clint Morse talks about the blooming of the Titan Arum--the "Corpse Flower" and the mission of the UConn greenhouses. Airdate: June 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 15, 2011 Connecticut's Civil War connection
Local historians Jamie Eves and Bev York discuss connecticut's Civil War Connections. Airdate: June 15, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 13, 2011 Local fire safety issues
Windham Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Director Mike Licata, Willimantic Deputy Fire Chief Marc Scrivener, and Windham Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer Matt Vertefeuille discuss fire safety issues and emergency preparedness. Airdate: June 13, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 10, 2011 UConn's Korey Stringer Institute
Doug Casa, Chief Operating Officer of UConn's Korey Stringer Institute, which works to prevent sudden death in sports, with Ph.D students Julie DeMartini, Rebecca Stearns, and Kelly Pagnotta. Airdate: June 10, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 07, 2011 World traveler Agatha Hoover
World traveler Agatha Hoover of Mansfield tells of her plans to go around the world in fifty days, and describes some of her favorite tourism spots worldwide. Airdate: June 7, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 06, 2011 State Senate President Don Williams
State Senate President Donald Williams discusses the final days of the General Assembly session, including legislation on marijuana, the budget, the economy, bonding, the sick leave bill, the proposed tech-park at UConn, and the state takeover of Windham schools. Airdate: June 6, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 02, 2011 Solar powered vehicles
Nancy Magnani, science specialist from EastConn, Windham Tech electronics instructor Todd Farrell, Becky Muldoon, science teacher at Horace Porter School, UConn grad student Alex Lassman, Windham Tech students Zach Young and Caroline Diaz, and Porter School 8th grader Aiden Pacheco talk about solar powered cars and the Sun Solar Vehicle Challenge 2011. Airdate:June 2, 2011.		 [download file]
Jun, 01, 2011 Connecticut Environmental Literacy Plan
Laurel Kohl, Energy Education Specialist at ECSU's Institute for Sustainable Energy and Susan Quincy from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection talk about the Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Education Association Fund and the Connecticut Environmental Literacy Plan. Airdate: June 1, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 31, 2011 The Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
Ingrid Wood and Hans DePold talk about the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route through Columbia, Bolton, Lebanon, Scotland and all our local communities. Airdate: May 31, 2011		 [download file]
May, 25, 2011 Windham Mayor Ernie Eldridge
Windham Mayor Ernie Eldridge discusses new safety guidelines for the 2011 July 4th WILI Boom Box Parade, local politics and Titanic. Airdate: May 25, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 17, 2011 WILI Ray of Sunshine award presentation to Sandy Reed
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Sandy Reed of Lebanon. Airdate: Maya 17, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 13, 2011 The American Legion Veterans Housing project in Jewett City.
Avery Tillinghast updates the TALVHI (The American Legion Veterans Housing Inc.) project in Jewett City. Airdate: May 13, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 10, 2011 First Congregational Church of Willimantic
The new pastor of the First Congregational Church of Willimantic, Rick Haverly, with Shirley Shepard and Nancy Dickerman. Airdate: May 10, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 06, 2011 Windham High School students' national TV ads
Windham High School students Thomas Martin, Chiana Montesi and Pahola Almonte, Windham AP Physics teacher Bill McCooey, Windham Principal Steve Merlino, and Windham Assistant Principal Alexandria Lazzari talk about the commericials that showed Windham and Windham High School during the national telecast of the Masters Golf Tournament. Airdate: May 6, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 05, 2011 The Electric Trains
Duke York, Jack Collins, and Rick Spencer: New England's transportation music specialists--The Electric Trains. Airdate: May 5, 2011.		 [download file]
May, 04, 2011 Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz
Commissioner of Connecticut's Department of Veterans Affairs Linda Schwartz talks about the many programs her department offers veterans. Airdate: May 4, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 26, 2011 560 on Main apartments
Manager Pat Schooley, investor Henry Karas and leasing agent Sanam Solati talk about the new 560 On Main Apartments in Willimantic. Airdate: April 26, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 21, 2011 Windham's proposed Incentive Housing Zone
Jana Butts, AICP Senior Planner, Windham Region Council of Governments, Windham Town Planner James Finger, and Windham Zoning Administrator Matt Vertefeuille talk about the proposed Windham Incentive Housing Zones and upcoming public forums about the project. Airdate: April 21, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 20, 2011 Technology's role in child abuse
Kerry Fair and Christine Collins from Generation Family Health Center talk about technology and how it is affecting the face of child abuse today. Airdate: April 20, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 19, 2011 The 30th anniversary of the Covenant Soup Kitchen
Ray Aramini and Paul Doyle talk about Willimantic's Covenant Soup Kitchen as it approaches its 30th anniversary. Airdate: April 19, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 15, 2011 Hosmer Mountain Bottling Company's 99th anniversary
Bill, John, Chuck, and Andy Potvin discuss the 99th anniversary of the Hosmer Mountain Bottling Company. Airdate: April 15, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 13, 2011 Child Advocate and DCF Commissioner
Mickey Kramer,, MS, RN-C, Associate Child Advocate, State of Connecticut, Office of the Child Advocate, and Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz discussing laws that protect children and state budget cuts that affect children. Airdate: April 13, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 12, 2011 Poet Jon Anderson
Quinnebaug Valley Community College assistant professor of English Jon Andersen talks about poetry and upcoming local poetry programs. Airdate: April 12, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 08, 2011 Connecticut Civil War commemoration
Re-enactor Marc Bassos talks about the 150th Connecticut Civil War Commemoration Commission. Airdate: April 8, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 07, 2011 Bruce and Hannah Clements
Local community servants Bruce and Hannah Clements, who have hosted WILI's "Neighborhood" program for four years but are moving to Illinois. Airdate: April 7, 2011.		 [download file]
Apr, 05, 2011 The UConn championship rally
The April 5 UConn men's basketball national championship rally at Gampel Pavilion, with Kemba Walker's induction into the "Huskies of Honor" and Wayne Norman's interviews with Kemba, Jeremy Lamb, and Coach Jim Calhoun. 		[download file]
Apr, 04, 2011 Rolando Lamb
UConn freshman basketball player Jeremy Lamb's father Rolando Lamb--a former standout at VCU--interviewed by Wayne Norman at the Final Four in Houston. Airdate: April 4, 2011.		 [download file]
Mar, 31, 2011 Andrea McArdle and Frank Mack
Broadway legend Andrea McArdle--the original "Annie" and, star of "Urinetown" at UConn's Connecticut Repertory Theater, with CRT Managing Director Frank Mack. Airdate: March 31, 2011.		 [download file]
Mar, 22, 2011 Windham High Girls Basketball
Coach Ken Valliere and the five starters for the 2011 Class "M" state champion Windham High girls basketball team--Taylor McBride, Carlee Smith, Danyelle Rodriguez, Haley Mather, and Ali Risley. Airdate: March 22, 2011.		 [download file]
Mar, 17, 2011 Andrea Walker
Andrea Walker, whose son Kemba led the UConn men's basketball team to the 2011 NCAA championship--interviewed by Wayne Norman at halftime of the UConn/Cincinnati NCAA tournament game on March 17, 2011. 		[download file]
Mar, 15, 2011 Spring Hill Properties
Gill Halle from Spring Hill Properties talks about building new homes and remodeling existing homes. Airdate: March 15, 2011.		 [download file]
Mar, 14, 2011 Irish Club of Willimantic
Mary McCarthy, President, and John Feeney from the Irish Club of Willimantic discuss club activites and Ireland's history and tourism. Airdate: March 14, 2011.		 [download file]
Mar, 01, 2011 Teen nutrition
UConn dieticians Ellen Shanley and Colleen Thompson discuss empowering teens to make healthy decisions about food and nutrition. Airdate: March 1, 2011.		 [download file]
Feb, 25, 2011 UConn Alumni Association
The Executive Director of the UConn Alumni Association, Lisa Lewis, Cynthia Bidorini, Manager of Membership, and Chris Dias, Manager of Programs and Communication. Airdate: February 25, 2011.		 [download file]
Feb, 14, 2011 Ray of Sunshine award winner Rich Balogh
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine award to Rich Balogh of Windham. Airdate: February 14, 2011.		 [download file]
Feb, 11, 2011 History of the Pulaski American Citizens Club in Willimantic
Dr. Anna Jaroszynska Kirchmann, Professor of History at ECSU, Polish Club President Neil Mesick, and John Lescoe, Committe Chair, talk about the history of the Pulaski American Citizens Club in Willimantic and a new exhibit on the club's history that opens February 18 at the Mill Museum. Airdate: February 11, 2011.		 [download file]
Feb, 03, 2011 Historic Photos of Connecticut
Author Sam Rothman discusses his book "Historic Photos of Connecticut" and discusses significant moments in Connecticut history. Original airdate: May 4, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 28, 2011 World's Smallest Quartet Band
Nancy and Braden Pastore from Canterbury -- The World's Smallest Quartet Band. Airdate: January 28, 2011.		 [download file]
Jan, 17, 2011 Connecticut State Troubadour Lara Herscovitch
Connecticut State Troubador Lara Herscovitch talks about her music and her work with the juvenile justice system. Original airdate: June 17, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 17, 2011 Former UConn Basketball Coach Fred Shabel
Wayne Norman interviews former UConn Men's Basketball Coach Fred Shabel (1963-1967) at halftime of the UConn/Villanova game on January 17, 2011 on WILI and the UConn Radio Network. It was Shabel's first visit to Gampel Pavilion. He had a reunion at Gampel with four of his best players from that era--Wes Bialosuknia, Tom Penders, Bill Holowaty,and Ron Ritter and talks about each player. To hear a longer interview with Shabel, scroll down this page to March 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 14, 2011 Nathan Hale biographer M. William Phelps
Author M. William Phelps, who has written a biography of Connecticut's official hero, Nathan Hale. Original airdate: September 23, 2008.		 [download file]
Jan, 07, 2011 Author Mike Saxton
Author Mike Saxton from Vernon talks about his first book in a sci-fi trilogy, called "7 Scorpions: Rebellion." Airdate: January 7, 2011.		 [download file]
Jan, 05, 2011 Cabot Creamery
Mark Hackett, Farmer Spokesman from Cabot Creamery brings small business and health advice and talks about the benefits of cheese. Airdate: January 5, 2011.		 [download file]
Dec, 24, 2010 Willimantic Amphibian Jazz Ensemble
The Willimantic Amphibian Jazz Ensemble continues its annual tradition of playing live Christmas music on Christmas Eve on WILI. Airdate: December 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 21, 2010 Storyteller Dick Curland
Storyteller Dick Curland talks about Christmas songs and their origins. Original airdate: Dec 23, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 20, 2010 UConn football: Dave Teggart and Derek Chard
UConn football Special Teams Co-Players of the Year Dave Teggart and Derek Chard talk about the Huskies' Big East Championship season and playing on New Years Day in the Fiesta Bowl. Airdate: December 20, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 17, 2010 Author Andy Anderson
Longtime guitarist and songwriter Andy Anderson, early Sun Records artist with Elvis discusses his book "Memoirs Of The Original Rolling Stone." Airdate: December 17, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 14, 2010 UConn's new compost facility
Dr. George Elliott, Associate Professor Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, talks about UConn’s new large-scale composting facility. Airdate: December 14, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 13, 2010 Windham Performing Arts Alumni
Wandering minstrels Tina Underwood-Robinson, Jim Baran, David Fenn, Sharon Brouillard, Ruthanne Santor, Megan Underwood, Joe Santor, and Abby Krist from the Windham Performing Arts Alumni. Airdate: December 13, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 10, 2010 Connecticut Humane Society
The new Executive Director of the Connecticut Humane Society Gordon G. Willard. Airdate: December 10, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 09, 2010 Connecticut Office of Victim Services -- CT SAVIN
Linda Cimino, Director of Connecticut's Office of Victims Services talks about CT SAVIN--the Statewide Automated Victim Information Notification system. Airdate: December 9, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 08, 2010 The legacy of John Lennon
Author and musicologist Ken Best discusses the life and legacy of John Lennon, who died on December 8, 1980. Airdate: December 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 06, 2010 Father Larry Lapointe and Ruth Alumbaugh
The new pastor at St. Josephs's Church in Willimantic, Father Larry Lapointe, who's also involved with the Foundation for Campus Ministry at Eastern Connecticut State University, and Ruth Alumbaugh, Ministry Representative for International Christian Fellowship at UConn and ECSU. Ruth also talks about Saturday's piano recital at the First Baptist Church which benefits the Church's meal program. Airdate: December 6, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 03, 2010 Windham Hospital Healthlink: Midwifery
Windham Hospital Healthlink: Dr. Yvette Martas, OB/GYN practitioner with the Mansfield OB/GYN group and Brenda Bednar, a certified nurse midwife who has recently joined the Mansfield OB/GYN practice. Airdate: December 3, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 03, 2010 Charlie Wynn talks about Books On Parade
E.C.S.U. Professor Charles Wynn introduces a new weekly feature on WILI called "Books On Parade." Airdate: December 3, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 02, 2010 ECSU: Importance of physical and outdoor play
ECSU Early Childhood educators Dr. Darren Robert, Dr. Ann Gruenberg, and Julia DeLapp discuss the Importance of physical and outdoor play. Airdate: December 2, 2010.		 [download file]
Dec, 01, 2010 Tom Callinan
Connecticut's first State Troubadour, Tom Callinan sings and talks about songs about Connecticut. Original airdate: February 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 24, 2010 Connecticut Casket Company
Bill Covey, who started a new business in Willimantic--the Connecticut Casket Company. Airdate: November 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 19, 2010 Lebanon's new wind turbine
Mal Leichter, business manager at Lyman Memorial High School, Keith Frame, Director of New Technologies at the Clean Energy Fund, and Lebanon selectman John Bendoraitis discuss Lebanon's new wind turbine. Airdate: November 19, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 18, 2010 Holy Family Home and Shelter
Sister M. Peter Bernard from Holy Family Home and Shelter discusses the severity of homelessness in Connecticut. Airdate: November 18, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 18, 2010 Ray of Sunshine award winner Lisa Baker Rose
Presentation of WILI's Ray of Sunshine Award to Lisa Baker Rose. Airdate: November 18, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 15, 2010 ECSU toys
Eastern Connecticut State University Education Professor Jeff Trawick-Smith, with students Liza Welling and Huihui Yu, and preschool teacher Ashlee Marouski talk about how toys promote social, intellectual, and creative activity in preschool-aged children and the results of their study of children's toys. Airdate: November 15, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 11, 2010 Joe Courtney and Norman Stevens
Congressman Joe Courtney and Norman Stevens talk about Veterans Day and attempts to retrieve Norman's uncle's remains from North Korea. Airdate: November 11, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 09, 2010 UConn's Equestrian Team and riding programs
Alena Meacham, lecturer in UConn's Department of Animal Science talks about UConn’s equine teams and clubs. Airdate: November 9, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 08, 2010 ECSU Veterans Center and Veterans Challenge
Caleb Diebolt and Donald Eckman from the ECSU Veterans Center talk about the center and the ECSU Veterans Challenge. Airdate: November 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 05, 2010 Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Joyce Peters of Mansfield, a recent appointee to the Connecticut Board of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities. Airdate: November 5, 2010.		 [download file]
Nov, 03, 2010 Rock and Roll historian Bruce Pollock
Music writer, editor, and historian Bruce Pollack -- the next to last of the rock journalists -- discusses the significant music of 1969. Original airdate: October 23, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 28, 2010 ECSU AIDS/HIV Awareness
ECSU political science professor Helma de Vries with students Jennifer Succi, Elizabeth Hesterberg and Abigail Hosley talk about AIDS Awareness Month and the Windham AIDS Program. Airdate: October 28, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 26, 2010 Home energy assessment
Doug Cahill, Vice President of Competitive Resources and Craig A. Clark, Program Administrator, Conservation and Load Management for Northeast Utilities, discuss making homes more energy efficient and how to save money on your electric bill. To schedule your assessment, dial 1-877-WISE USE and tell them you heard about it on WILI . Airdate: October 26, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 25, 2010 UConn Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma
UConn Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma talks about the upcoming season, coaching the USA National Team to a world championship, his wines and restaurant, and his new grandson. Airdate: October 25, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 22, 2010 Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mothers of the Church in Baltic, Mother Mary Patrick and Sister Gabriela talk about their first musical CD "Heart of God." Airdate: October 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 08, 2010 Windham Hospital paramedics
Sean Trainor, CCP-C, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C and former EMS manager Douglas Hull discuss the Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic) Team at Windham Hospital. Airdate: October 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 06, 2010 First Church of Christ in Mansfield 300th Anniversary
Carolyn Stearns and Joann Wunchel talk about the 300th anniversary of the First Church of Christ in Mansfield Center, the church's history and how it dovetails with Mansfield's history. Airdate: October 6, 2010.		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2010 Willimantic Streetwalkers
The Willimantic Streetwalkers Chris Lataille-Santiago and Melinda Walencewicz talk about their one year anniversary of walking to raise money and awareness for the Windham Region Relay For Life. Airdate: October 4, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 30, 2010 WINCOG GIS Mapping
Jana Butts, Senior Planner, Windham Region Council of Governments, and GIS Analyst Michael Cipriano talk about the new GIS mapping website for property owners. Airdate: September 30, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 28, 2010 UConn and ECSU Police
Major Ron Blicher, Director of Police Services with the UConn Police Department and Police Chief Jeff Garewski from the Eastern Connecticut State University Police discuss campus safety issues. Airdate: September 28, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 23, 2010 Dylan Harrison
Shanda Emond and Chaplin School teacher Barbara Walters discuss rhuematoid arthritis and avascular necrosis (AVN) patient Dylan William Harrison of Chaplin -- Shanda's 10 year old son -- and a September 25th fundraiser to help offset Dylan's medical bills. Airdate: September 23, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 23, 2010 Blind Golfer Dick Pomo with his brother Gary Pomo
Brothers Dick Pomo and Gary Pomo talk about overcoming blindness and playing in the Blind Golf Association national tournament in Philadelphia. Dick is blind--Gary is his "coach." Airdate: September 23, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 22, 2010 Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell at the Big E on Connecticut Day
Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell discusses her role in Connecticut Day at The Big E, updates the economic picture and the search for a new UConn president, talks about how she performs wedding ceremonies, recalls her march in the WILI Boom Box Parade, and talks about her proclamation declaring "Wayne Norman Day in Connecticut." Airdate: September 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 16, 2010 Nuisance Wildlife
Connecticut DEP Wildlife Biologist Mark Clavette and Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Tip Garritt discuss Nuisance Wildlife Control. Airdate: September 16, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 14, 2010 A year in Hong Kong
Hedley Freake and Elizabeth Huebner talk about their year in Hong Kong with their two sons. Hedley is a UConn Professor who was a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Airdate: September 14, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 13, 2010 Manchester Police Chief Marc Montminy
Manchester Police Chief Marc Montminy discusses the implementation of an aggressive new anti-domestic violence program called "Men Make A Difference." Airdate: September 13, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 10, 2010 Beating lung cancer
Lung cancer survivor Judith Levi talks about beating cancer and the Free To Breathe 5K Fun run/walk on September 19 in Glastonbury. Airdate: September 10, 2010.		 [download file]
Sep, 07, 2010 Political consultant and world traveler Luke Quandt
Political consultant and world traveler Luke Quandt talks about politics, Alaska, and running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Original airdate: July 30, 2009		 [download file]
Sep, 01, 2010 Summer 2010 Ray of Sunshine Dan Hill
Presentation of WILI's Ray Of Sunshine award to Willimantic Little League President Dan Hill. Airdate: Septmeber 1, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 31, 2010 Wayne Norman remembers Merv Amols
Wayne Norman remembers the late Merv Amols--a legendary Capitol Records promoter. Airdate: August 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 31, 2010 Legendary Capitol Records promotion man Merv Amols
Legendary former Capitol Records promoter Merv Amols and local music raconteur Gary Pomo talk about the old days of music. Merv died August 21, 2010. Original WILI airdate: January 5, 1997. 		[download file]
Aug, 27, 2010 Announcement of Willi-MAC softball 2010 Hall of Fame inductees
Jim Baran and Jay Linddy discuss softball in Willimantic, and announce the Willi-MAC Softball 2010 Hall of Fame class. Airdate: August 27, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 27, 2010 Nicholaes Roosevelt
Nicholaes Roosevelt discusses addressing stress in the body and mind, gives advice for executives and managers, and talks about his poetry, photography, yoga and zen. Airdate: August 27, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 26, 2010 Mensa
Joe Wonoski from Woodstock, and Willimantic resident Jaclyn Chancey from the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Chapter of American Mensa. Airdate: August 26, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 25, 2010 Changes at Natchaug School
Interim Windham Public Schools Superintendent Ana Ortiz, Natchaug School's new Principal Jeff Wihbey, and Windham Schools Director of Grants Ana Maria Olezza talk about changes at Natchaug School, and the educational process in the Windham Schools. Airdate: August 25, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 24, 2010 Wayne Norman's 40th anniversary at WILI
The WILI staff surprises Wayne Norman on his 40th anniversary at WILI. Airdate: August 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 23, 2010 Michael Foster, Mark Easton and David Pendragon from Avalanche
Local musicians Michael Foster, Mark Easton and David Pendragon from the rock and roll group Avalanche talk about their music and about the old days of bands who played in the Windham area. Airdate: August 23, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 19, 2010 The Beagles
Peter Tomanelli, Joey Lemieux, Kenton Weinland, Kole Angeloff, and Jonathan Simpson -- four ten year olds and an eleven year old who make up a rock band called "The Beagles," who will play at Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Streetfest tonight. Airdate: August 19, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 18, 2010 Storyteller Carolyn Stearns
Storyteller and announcer Carolyn Stearns tells stories and talks about the A-MAZE-ING Story Slam. Airdate: August 18, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 16, 2010 FoodRunnersCT
Andy Geremia, founder and president of Food Runners CT, to the Willimantic Salvation Army and the Covenant Soup Kitchen in Willimantic. Airdate: August 16, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 13, 2010 DEP invasive aquatic species
Gwendolynn Flynn, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Analyst and Boating Infrastructure Grant Coordinator, and Colleen Giannini, DEP Fisheries Biologist talk about the impact of invasive species on Connecticut's lakes, rivers, streams, and Long Island Sound. Airdate: August 13, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 12, 2010 Harry Van Dyck
Wayne Norman's former WHUS and UConn classmate Harry Van Dyck talks about UConn in the 1960's, life in California, and the Air Force. Airdate: August 12, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 12, 2010 Former Willimantic Fire Chief Ron Palmer
Retired Willimantic Fire Chief Ron Palmer reflects on his four decades with the Willimantic Fire Department. Airdate: August 12, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 06, 2010 Marathoners Bekkie Wright and Joe Poloquin
Multi-marathon runners Bekkie Wright and Joe Poliquin. Airdate: August 6, 2010.		 [download file]
Aug, 05, 2010 Windham High School Class of 1960
Dan Twomey, Wayne Cormier, Ed Haddad, and Jean (Bradfield) Moore from Windham High School's Class of 1960 talk about their WHS years and the upcoming 50th reunion. Airdate: August 5, 2010		 [download file]
Jul, 28, 2010 Miss Connecticut 2010 and Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen 2010
Miss Connecticut 2010 Brittany Decker from Bristol and Miss Connecticut's Outstanding Teen 2010 Logan West from Southington. Airdate: July 28, 2010.		 [download file]
Jul, 16, 2010 Author Jim Lacey
Jim Lacey, who retired from Eastern Connecticut State University in 2003 after forty-five years of teaching literature, discusses his entertaining page-turner, "Double Trouble: A Ryan/Lehrer Mystery." Airdate: July 16, 2010.		 [download file]
Jul, 15, 2010 Bernard van Zyl on how adult stem cell therapy saved his life
Scientist, author, and speaker Bernie van Zyl talks about stem cell research, applications, and controversy. Original airdate: July 28, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 14, 2010 Windham States Attorney Patricia Froehlich
Connecticut State's Attorney Patricia M. Froehlich discusses the business of prosecuting, and her cases involving drugs, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Airdate: July 14, 2010.		 [download file]
Jul, 13, 2010 Jewett City revitalization
UConn Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture John Alexopoulos and UConn Assistant Educator in Residence Paula Stahl talk how about students in UConn’s Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture are helping revitalize Jewett City’s downtown, Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Streetfests, and about John's son Chris, who was in South Africa with ESPN, producing World Cup Soccer telecasts. Airdate: July 13, 2010.		 [download file]
Jul, 12, 2010 Bill Potvin talks about the musical legacy of Chuck Berry
Musicologist Bill Potvin talks about the legendary Chuck Berry and other performers. Airdate: July 12, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 28, 2010 Steve Kotchko
WILI's State Capitol correspondent--and former WILI News Director--Steve Kotchko discusses this year's political season in Connecticut. Airdate: June 28, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 25, 2010 Shaboo Reunion 2010
David Foster, Bruce John, Lynn Duval and Wayne Norman talk about "Shaboo Legends at the Mill Museum and Thirsty Frog" and tell stories of the legendary Shaboo years. Airdate: June 25, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 24, 2010 Windham High School principals
Outgoing Windham High School Principal Gene Blain, the next Windham High Principal Steve Merlino and Windham High's Teacher-of-the-Year Tom Dufort. Airdate: June 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 24, 2010 Butterfly Project
Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz and Barbara Casey from Temple B'Nai Israel in Willimantic discuss The Butterfly Project. Airdate: June 24, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2010 The New Atkins Diet -- Dr. Jeff Volek
Dr. Jeff Volek, associate professor and exercise and nutrition researcher in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, discusses "The New Atkins For A New You" . Airdate: June 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 17, 2010 Eric Kapitulik scales Mount Everest
Eric Kapitulik, CEO and founder of The Program, who scaled Mount Everest on May 23, 2010. Original airdate: June 17, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 16, 2010 Gary Pomo and Mike Morrissette
Singer, entertainer, and collector Gary Pomo discusses oldies, music and collectables with Wayne Norman and Mike Morrissette. Original airdate: August 28, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 11, 2010 Avoiding sports injuries
Dr. Tom Trojian, director of the UConn Health Center's Injury Prevention and Sports Outreach Programs discusses sports injuries, preparing for fall soccer and football, and the new Connecticut law concerning high school student athletes and concussions. Airdate: June 11, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 10, 2010 Bats and the impact of white nose syndrome
UConn Associate Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment John Barclay discusses the impact of White Nose Syndrome on bats in Connecticut--plus the diminishing numbers of quail and grouse. Airdate: June 10, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 09, 2010 Connecticut's history and the state's 375th anniversary
State Historic Preservation Officer Karen J. Senich, State Historian Walter Woodward and painter Mark Patnode discuss Connecticut's history, 375th anniversary, and Mark's painting of the Charter Oak. Airdate: June 9, 2010.		 [download file]
Jun, 07, 2010 ACT Video students Josh Cranmer, Joey Schweizer and Evan Fulton
Video students from ACT--Arts at the Capitol Theater--Josh Cranmer, Evan Fulton and Joey Schweizer, talking about their project that got them a trip to the CBS Early Show in New York. Airdate: June 7, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 27, 2010 Lime Rock driver Ozz Negri
Driver Ozz Negri previews this weekend's Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at Lime Rock Park. Airdate: May 27, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 26, 2010 Medication management
Lisa Bragaw from the Connecticut Pharmacists Association discusses medication management--things you should know. Airdate: May 26, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 24, 2010 WILI Ray of Sunshine winner Sue Humes
Presentation of WILI's Ray Of Sunshine award to Sue Humes. Airdate: May 24, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 19, 2010 Pete Johnson of Columbia - a winner on Deal or No Deal
Peter Johnson talks about winning $70,000 as a contestant on "Deal Or No Deal." AIrdate: May 19, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 18, 2010 Ashford Historical Society
Joan Bowley and Kay Warren from the Ashford Historical Society talk about the rehabilitation of the historic 1773 Tremko House. Airdate: May 18, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 14, 2010 Novelist Christine Whitehouse
Novelist Christine Whitehead discusses "Tell Me When It Hurts," about when the unthinkable happens -- losing a child. Airdate: May 14, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 11, 2010 UConn Junior Master Gardener Program
Marc Cournoyer, Program Coordinator, and Kimberly Kelly, Program Assistant, talk about UConn Cooperative Extension's Junior Master Gardener Program for children in elementary and middle school. Airdate: May 11, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 10, 2010 Horizons and Kerri Quirk's new art gallery
Chris MacNaboe, Executive Director of Horizons in South Windham, with Julia Chapel and Dede Delaney updating Kerri's Bags and Kerri Quirk's new art gallery. Airdate: May 10, 2010.		 [download file]
May, 05, 2010 Windham Performing Arts Alumni
Jim Baran, President, David Fenn, Steering Committee member, and singers talk about the Windham Performing Arts Alumni, and sing three songs. Airdate: May 5, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 30, 2010 Willimantic, Maine First Selectman
The First Selectman of Willimantic, Maine, Jim Buchanan tells about the small town in central Maine and its relationship with Willimantic, CT. Original airdate: August 15, 1995		 [download file]
Apr, 29, 2010 Proton physics
UConn Physics Professor Richard Luddy discusses particle acceleration and his theory about the structure of a basic atomic particle--the proton, and his significant experiment coming up in the fall, which could change the way scientists think about protons. Airdate: April 29, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 29, 2010 Architecture in the 21st century
Architect Peter Cummings, Gerald Falbel, President, Optical Technologies, Inc., Kevin Zmetra, UConn Civil and Environmental Engineering senior, and UConn Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Howard Epstein discuss architecture and solar power in the 21st century. Airdate: April 29, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 27, 2010 Windham Hospital nurses
Cary Trantalis, RN, MSN, Vice President, Patient Care Services, and Michael Dion, RN, Director of Outpatient Services talks about Windham Hospital's "working wonders" -- our extraordinary nurses -- and the Nightingale Awards recipients. Airdate: April 27, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 23, 2010 The Connecticut Repertory Theater's "Tommy"
Frank Mack, Managing Director of the Connecticut Repertory Theater, with actors Jon Conver ("Tommy") and Noah Weintraub ("Cousin Kevin") discuss "Tommy" and the Nutmeg Summer Series. Airdate: April 23, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 22, 2010 Fred's Brickhouse Cafe with musical guests
Fred Sinclair, owner of Fred's Brickhouse Cafe with local musicians Bruce John, Patty Tuite, Mike Bloomer, Jan Jungden, Frank Busse, Tom Neilsen, and Bill Furey. Airdate: April 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 22, 2010 Dick Curland on Bill Stanley's legacy
Dick Curland reflects on the legacy of the late Norwich historian Bill Stanley. Airdate: April 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 21, 2010 Willimantic Orchestra
Donald Shankweiler, viola player with the Willimantic Orchestra, talks about the history of the orchestra and how it has evolved over 30 years. Airdate: April 21, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 20, 2010 CRIS Radio --Connecticut's talking newsstand for the blind
Executive Director Diane Weaver Dunne, with Board of Directors members Wayne Mulligan, Tom Grossi, and Carol Taylor discuss CRIS Radio--The Connecticut Radio Information System. Airdate: April 20, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 14, 2010 Quinebaug Valley Community College
The new President of Quinebaug Valley Community College, Dr. Ross Tomlin, the Associate Director of QVCC's Willimantic Center, Bob Fernandez, and Monique Wolanin, QVCC Director of Development. Airdate: April 14, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 09, 2010 Chile earthquake Relief
David Oyanadel from ECSU with artists Carlos Boltes and Scott Hill talk about the Chile earthquake and an April 11 concert in Hartford to benefit the Chilean American Foundation for Chilean earthquake relief. Airdate: April 9, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 08, 2010 Baseball talk, part 1
Baseball fans Dennis O'Brien, Ken Brostek, Eli Dunn, and Charlie Olbrias talk about all things baseball--part 1. Airdate: April 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 08, 2010 Baseball talk, part 2
Baseball fans Dennis O'Brien, Ken Brostek, Eli Dunn, and Charlie Olbrias talk about all things baseball--part 2. Airdate: April 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 07, 2010 The Funniest Baseball Book Ever
Author Peter Handrinos talks about "The Funniest Baseball Book Ever: The National Pastime's Greatest Quips and Quotations, Nicknames, Pranks, and Characters." Airdate: April 7, 2010.		 [download file]
Apr, 01, 2010 Connecticut's 375th birthday
Karen Senich, Executive Director of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and a State Historic Preservation Officer talks about Connecticut's 375th anniversary and the state's new website to commemorate it: http://www.ct375.com . Airdate: April 1, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 31, 2010 Dr. Jeffrey Danforth -- Children's Mental Health
ECSU Psychology Professor Jeffrey Danforth talks about children's mental health issues--including depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, autism, conduct disorders, and child abuse. Airdate: March 31, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 30, 2010 Embroidery
Dawn Saladino-Toth and one of her students Carol Silva talk about embroidery. Airdate: March 30, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 25, 2010 The Responsible Pet Owner
Donald and Sara Hassler (and their pugs) from The Responsible Pet Owner. The Hasslers will start a radio program on pets on WILI on Mondays at 5:10pm starting April 5. Airdate: March 25, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 12, 2010 Dan Gordon: Haunted Baseball
Dan Gordon, co-author of the baseball bestseller Haunted Baseball: Ghosts, Curses, Legends, and Eerie Events. Original airdate: April 22, 2008.		 [download file]
Mar, 11, 2010 Aortic stent graphs and colonoscopy
Vascular Surgeon Dr. David A. Kloss and Interventional Radiologist Dr. Michael J. Hallisey speak about Windham Hospital performing life-saving stent graft procedures for abdominal aneurisms. Airdate: March 11, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 08, 2010 Bald eagles in The Last Green Valley
Bill Reid, Director of External Affairs for The Last Green Valley and Connecticut DEP wildlife biologist Julie Victoria discuss recent bald eagle sightings in Connecticut. Airdate: March 8, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 02, 2010 Windham's Legacy
Jim Baran, President of Windham Performing Arts Alumni, Joe Tomanelli, Coordinator of Music for Windham Public Schools, and Steve Kaminski, producer of the documentary "Windham's Legacy." Airdate: March 2, 2010.		 [download file]
Mar, 01, 2010 Windham's Polish heritage
ECSU history professor Anna D. Jaroszynska-Kirchmann, John Lescoe, and Ed Holda trace the history of Polish people in Windham. Airdate: March 1, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 26, 2010 Animal Rescue Fund
President Geraldine Tom and Vice President Emily Lavoie of Animal Rescue Fund, Windham High Special Education teacher Kimberly Fleck, and Windham senior Casey Sholes discuss the Bridges Project and Casey's senior project with Bridges and ARF. Airdate: February 26, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 22, 2010 WILI Ray of Sunshine winner Donna Charron
Presentation of WILI's Ray Of Sunshine award to Donna Charron with her nominator Sharon Vernon. Airdate: February 22, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 18, 2010 State Representatives Mae Flexer and Susan Johnson
State Representatives Mae Flexer and Susan Johnson discuss domestic violence and other state issues. Flexer is chairwoman of the Task Force On Domestic Violence. Airdate: February 18, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 18, 2010 Dick Curland on Don Pardo
Dick Curland talks about a fellow former Norwich resident--TV personality Don Pardo. Airdate: February 18, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 17, 2010 Friends of Mansfield Hollow
Betty Robinson, President, and Peter Curry, Secretary, from the Friends of Mansfield Hollow. Airdate: February 17, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 12, 2010 Wildlife biologist Peter Picone
Wildlife biologist and naturalist Peter Picone talks about "Wildlife is My Passion," deer, moose, squirrels, coyotes, fishercats, and more. Airdate: February 12, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 09, 2010 UConn dietetics
Ellen Shanley, lecturer and Director of Dietetics in UConn's Department of Allied Health Sciences and Dr. Rhonda Brownbill, lecturer and Didactic Program Director talk about Dietetics degree programs at UConn. Airdate: February 9, 2010.		 [download file]
Feb, 03, 2010 Windham BIGG PLAY and Willimantic Main Street history
Bill Shea, Jay Handfield, and Fran Santa Lucia from Windham BIGG PLAY talk about this year's baseball trip to China and reflect on the old days of Main Street, Willimantic. Airdate: February 3, 2010.		 [download file]
Jan, 29, 2010 That Breakfast Place
Dave Gardner and Jackie Gaudette from "That Breakfast Place" on Route 66 in Willimantic (formerly Franco's). Airdate; January 29, 2010.		 [download file]
Jan, 13, 2010 CT Greyhound Adoption
Faith Grist, a volunteer for CT Greyhound adoption talks about relocating racing greyhounds. Airdate: January 13, 2010.		 [download file]
Jan, 12, 2010 UConn Landscape Architecture
Kristin Schwab, Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture and Claudia Dinep, a landscape architect who graduated from the College’s Landscape Architecture program discuss sustainable landscape design and the UConn Landscape Architecture program. Airdate: January 12, 2010.		 [download file]
Jan, 11, 2010 Windham co-historian Jamie Eves
Windham's Town co-historian Jamie Eves talks about the history of Windham's Town Hall, and the renovated ballroom where the "Snow Ball" will take place. Airdate: January 11, 2010.		 [download file]
Jan, 05, 2010 UConn Mens Basketball manager Kyle Lyddy
Former UConn Men's Basketball team manager Kyle Lyddy talks about his new book "From My Seat," which chronicles the Huskies road to the 2009 Final Four. Airdate: January 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 18, 2009 Windham Schools Performing Arts Reunion
Members of the Windham Schools Performing Arts Reunion sing live Christmas music and other music. WFSB-TV3 was in studio taping the performance and will show highlights tonight (Friday) at 5:55pm. Airdate: December 18, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 11, 2009 Windham's new town historians Bill McMunn and Jamie Eves
Windham's new co-town historians Jamie Eves and Bill McMunn tell stories from Windham's past. Airdate: December 11, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 10, 2009 Dennis O'Brien and Pat Prue
Attorneys Pat Prue and Dennis O'Brien discuss recent changes in Connecticut's Probate Court system and how they affect you, baseball, softball, UConn basketball and Bob Dylan. Airdate: December 10, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 03, 2009 Marge Cambre and Willa Correnti
Author Marge Cambre talks about her novel "The Trust of the Hawk" and author Willa Correnti discusses her novel "Mai Lin." Airdate: December 3, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 02, 2009 Novelist Marci Alborghetti
Connecticut author Marci Alborghetti talks about "The Christmas Glass." Airdate: December 2, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 30, 2009 WILI Ray of Sunshine winner Pam Bibeau with Tricia Figueroa
Presentation of WILI's Ray Of Sunshine award to Pamela Bibeau. Airdate: November 30, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 27, 2009 Windham Common Sense Parenting
Kim Russo, Director of Community Investment with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and Omar Rosario, coordinator of the new Windham Middle School after school program, discuss common sense parenting in Windham. Airdate: November 27, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 13, 2009 Ruth Ridgeway on the origin of street names in Willimantic and Windham
Former Windham town historian and Romantic Willimantic "Cupid," the late Ruth Ridgeway tells the history of street names in Windham. Program originally aired in 1995. Airdate: November 13, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 12, 2009 Wendell and Florence Minor
Best-selling illustrator Wendell Minor and author Florence Minor talk about their 40 children's books, including "Look To The Stars" (with astronaut Buzz Aldrin), "If You Were a Penguin," and "The Last Polar Bear." Wendell and Florence will be signing books at the Connecticut Children's Book Fair at UConn this weekend. Airdate: November 12, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 10, 2009 Smooth Jazz band "Airborne"
Keyboard player/singer Tom Borino, guitar player Greg Borino and Johnny Parris from the New Haven smooth jazz band "Airborne." Airdate: November 10, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 05, 2009 Windham's new Town Manager Neal Beets
Windham's new Town Manager Neal Beets discusses his background and his plans for Windham. Airdate: November 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 05, 2009 Ct Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal Bill Chapman of Willington
Retired CTNG Command Sergeant Major William W. Chapman II of Willington, Honorary Grand Marshal of the 2009 Connecticut Veterans Day Parade talks about the parade and his military background. Airdate: November 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Nov, 04, 2009 Major Michael Goba
Major Michael Goba, Chief of Civil Law for the 18th Airborne Corps updates his career and travels with the U. S. Army, and talks about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Airdate: November 4, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 29, 2009 Donna Ellis -- Invasive plants and invasive species
UConn senior extension educator Donna Ellis discusses invasive plant species and the threat they pose to Connecticut. Airdate: October 29, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 20, 2009 Breast cancer survivor Eileen Kaplan
Author and breast cancer survivor Eileen Kaplan discusses "Laughter Is The Breast Medicine" -- an inspirational book of humor. Airdate: October 20, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 20, 2009 Sandy Taylor tribute at ECSU
ECSU Professors Claudia Widdiss and Jim Russell talk about the legacy of the late Sandy Taylor and an October 24 scholarship fundraiser in his name. Airdate: October 20, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 19, 2009 Teen driving safety
AAA's Jim Macpherson discusses teen driving safety and other safe driving topics. Jim is a former WILI newscaster. Airdate: October 19, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 15, 2009 David Foster
Local musician David Foster talks about his latest CD release: "What A Life: The Lost LA Sessisons" which was recorded in 1987 but released in 2009. Airdate: October 15, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 08, 2009 Avon Mountain Crash
Author Mark Robinson talks about the 2005 Avon Mountain crash and his new book "Smoke, Fire, and Angels". Robinson is a former Mansfield and Coventry resident who survived the crash. Airdate: October 8, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2009 Willimantic Footbridge
Norwich Bulletin columnist Dick Curland traces the history of Willimantic's footbridge. Airdate: October 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2009 Books To Dreams
Miriam Stannard Epstein from Books To Dreams -- a literacy program for children in need. Airdate: October 1, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 29, 2009 Windham Area Arts Collaborative
Peter Polomski from WindhamARTS -- the Windham Area Arts Collaborative -- talks about local WindhamARTS events and the state of the arts in the local area. Airdate: September 29, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 28, 2009 American Friends of Kenya
Emely Silver, founder and medical director of the American Friends of Kenya, Wayne Silver, retired Dean at Three Rivers College, and Marcel Dufresne, UConn Associate Professor of Journalism talk about the Norwich-based organization's work to improve Kenya. Airdate: September 28, 2009		 [download file]
Sep, 24, 2009 John Saddlemire
Dr. John Saddlemire, UConn's Vice President for Student Affairs, discusses issues from student housing to swine flu. Airdate: September 24, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 22, 2009 Nathan Hale Homestead
Shelly Simon from the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Airdate: September 22, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 21, 2009 Zlotnick's Convenience Store and biodiesel
Shanda Emond, Manager of the Zlotnick/Irving Convenience Store in Chaplin, and Rick Hosley from Hale Hill Biofuels, who talks about biodiesel, which is coming to Zlotnick's. Airdate: September 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 16, 2009 Connecticut Soapstone
Kristi Evans and Scott Sygan from Connecticut Soapstone discuss countertops and countertop installation. Airdate: September 16, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 14, 2009 iParentNetwork and the Tri Town Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking
Barbara Casey, Mansfield parent, Chief Marketing evangelist for iParentnetwork and member of the Tri Town Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, Kevin Grunwald, Mansfield parent and Director of Human Services, Town of Mansfield and member of the Tri Town Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking, and Nadine Giglio, Ashford parent and member of the iParentnetwork Parent Advisory Group discuss parenting and youth drinking issues. Airdate: September 14, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 10, 2009 Sam Kassman and Monty Heon
Monty Heon of Lebanon, who won a new Acer Aspire laptop from WILI and The Computer Tamers for his grandfather, Sam Kassman. Sam talks about serving in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Casper in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Airdate: September 10, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 03, 2009 Sumner and Sumner Insurance
President Cliff Lund and Vice Presidents Brendan Quinn and Victor Ebersole--the new team at Sumner and Sumner Insurance. Airdate: September 3, 2009.		 [download file]
Sep, 02, 2009 Dr. Julia Kuzovkina -- Willow trees
UConn assistant professor of Plant Science Dr. Julia Kuzovkina discusses the benefits of willow trees for consumers, growers, and the environment. Airdate: September 2, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 31, 2009 WILI's Summer 2009 Ray of Sunshine winner Joan Morin
WILI's Summer 2009 Ray of Sunshine winner Joan Morin with Carol Killeen, who nominated her. Airdate: August 31, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 26, 2009 The space program--now and in the future
Dr. Ramesh Malla, assosciate professor in UConn's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Steve Dionne, a Project Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc. in Windsor Locks discuss space travel--now and in the future. Dr. Malla is working on a proposed lunar work station, while Dionne helps design space suits for the astronauts. Airdate: August 26, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 24, 2009 The local legacy of Tony and Kathy Clark
Dave Magnuson, Annie Clark, Jean deSmet, Mark Svetz discuss the legacy of the late Tony and Kathy Clark to our community. Airdate: August 24, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 19, 2009 Domestic Violence
Attorney Marguerite Friar, Willimantic Police Lt. Mary Beth Curtis, and United Services Domestic Violence Program Manager Ed Koistinen discuss domestic violence. Airdate: August 19, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 18, 2009 Lynn Frazier and Windham High School Young Poets Benifit and Remedy
Lynn Frazier with Ben Fitzsimmons ("Benifit") and Trey Vaz ("Remedy") from Windham High School's Young Poets, with Stories from the new anthology by The Freedom Writer Teachers, "Teaching Hope," which includes an essay by Lynn. Airdate: August 18, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 13, 2009 Dr. Jane Kerstetter -- Osteoporosis
Dr. Jane Kerstetter, Associate Professor in the UConn Department of Allied Health Sciences, discusses osteoporosis and the effects of dietary protein on bone density. Airdate: August 13, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 12, 2009 Cancer Prevention Survey 3
Co-chairs Julie Kessler and Kate Starkey discuss the CPS 3 study -- Cancer Prevention Study -- and the Windham Relay for Life. Airdate: August 12, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 06, 2009 Fresh Air Fund
Host family Michelle, Brianna and Brendon Byam with 13-year old Fresh Air Fund child Tajonay from Harlem. Airdate: August 6, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 04, 2009 Chef Harry
Chef Harry Schwartz talks about cooking and about Escape to the Heritage Trail, hosted by the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter. Airdate: August 4, 2009.		 [download file]
Aug, 03, 2009 The 2009 Connecticut State BioBlitz
David Wagner, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut, co-organizer of Bio Blitz, Ed Smith, Junior Scientist organizer and director, Annie Perkins, Junior Scientist camp chaperone, and herpetologist Susan Herrick share anecdotes from the 2009 State BioBlitz held at Keney Park and Goodwin College. Airdate: August 3, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 31, 2009 Iraqi family moves to Ashford
Jim Woodland and Waleed Salman talk about Khazal's family which was recently relocated from Baghdad, Iraq to Ashford, Ct. by the U. S. Government and Catholic Relief Charities. Airdate: July 31, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 23, 2009 Mansfield Plan For Young Children
Kevin Grunwald, Mansfield's Human Services Director, Sandy Baxter, Mansfield's School Readiness Coordinator and Gloria Bent from United Church of Christ, First Church of Christ--Mansfield talk about Mansfield's Plan For Young Children. July 23, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 21, 2009 Drew Hyatt
James Andrew Hyatt, professor of environmental earth science at Eastern Connecticut State University--ECSU's 2009 Distinguished Faculty Member. Airdate: July 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 16, 2009 Author John C. Littlefield
Former Eastern Airlines pilot John C. Littlefield talks about "Death Of The Falcon" -- his novel based on the demise of Eastern Airlines. Airdate: July 16, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 14, 2009 Bonnie Burr
Bonnie Burr, Volunteer Management and Development with UConn's Cooperative Extension System talks about the Extension's programs, her dairy and 4-H background, her days as a lobbyist, and her nutrition work in Panama. Airdate: July 14, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 14, 2009 Bill Holowaty
ECSU baseball coach Bill Holowaty calls from Cheyenne, Wyoming, to discuss the death of former ECSU baseball coach and athletic director Francis E. Geissler. Airdate: July 14, 2009.		 [download file]
Jul, 14, 2009 Lime Rock
Race car driver Chris Dyson and WILI News Director Mike Morrisette discuss racing and this weekend's American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park. Airdate: July 14, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 30, 2009 Novelist James King
Amazon Breakthrough Novel award winner James King from Wilton talks about "Bill Warrington's Last Chance." Airdate: June 30, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 26, 2009 Interfaith Sewing and Service Group Quilt Show
Co-chairs Joan Johnson and Marge Bachand talk about quilting and the Interfaith Sewing & Service Group Quilt Show. Airdate: June 26, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 25, 2009 Dennis O'Brien
Probate Judge Dennis O'Brien talks about probate court, Bob Dylan, Willimantic and other topics. Airdate: June 25, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 24, 2009 Charlie Barrett remembers Ed McMahon
Former Willimantic resident Charlie Barrett, whose dad Russell Barrett used to run the Capitol Theater, remembers the legacy of the late Ed McMahon. Charlie was McMahon's press agent during the "Tonight Show" years and beyond. Airdate: June 24, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 19, 2009 Certified Audiologist Bill Marshall
Certified Audiologist Bill Marshall from Windham Ear, Nose, and Throat discusses hearing loss and hearing aids. Airdate: June 19, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 16, 2009 HIV Risk Reduction
UConn Assistant Professor of Health Promotion in the Department of Allied Health Sciences Dr. Michael Copenhaver talks about developing and evaluating HIV risk reduction interventions for drug users. Airdate: June 16, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 11, 2009 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dr. Morris Papernik and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer Joanne Robbins. Airdate: June 11, 2009. 		[download file]
Jun, 04, 2009 Willimantic Farmers Market
Growers Dick Staples and 11-year old Benjamin Lombardi talk about the 2009 season for the Willimantic Farmers Market. Airdate: June 4, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 03, 2009 Connecticut Sun center/forward Asjha Jones
Connecticut Sun center/forward Asjha Jones. The Sun open the season Saturday against Washington. Airdate: June 3, 2009.		 [download file]
Jun, 01, 2009 Kay Roan
WILI Ray of Sunshine winner Kay Roan. Airdate: June 1, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 27, 2009 Jim Fleming -- Teen Safe Driving
Jim Fleming, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association talks about the winner of the Teen Safe Driving contest, teen safe driving, the state of the automotive industry in the current depression, and the state budget crisis. Fleming is a former Connecticut state senator. Airdate: May 27, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 26, 2009 Life in the Merchant Marine
First Mate Thomas Szafarek talks about life on a commercial vessel, moving The Intrepid, and homeland security issues. Airdate: May 26, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 15, 2009 Actress Robia Lamorte
Actress Robia Lamorte, who played Jenny Calendar for two years on "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," Jill Fleming on "Beverly Hills 90210" and danced in videos and on tour with Prince talks about her acting career and her faith journey. Airdate: May 15, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 12, 2009 Raising chickens in the back yard
UConn Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist Michael Darre talks about poultry and raising chickens in the back yard, and about his role as University Marshall. Airdate: May 12, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 07, 2009 Med East 20th Anniversary
Three of the founders of the Med East Medical Walk In Centers, Doctors Michael Kilgannon, Stephen Leach, and Ed Sawicki talk about the role of Med East in the local medical community. Airdate: May 7, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 06, 2009 Willimantic Waste Paper
Tim Devivo, Tom Devivo and Victoria Lindsey from Willimantic Waste Paper talk about the future of recycling and the new state-of-the-art single stream system. AIrdate: May 6, 2009.		 [download file]
May, 01, 2009 Native American culture
Eastern Connecticut State University anthropology professor Julianne Jennings with students Donna Finnmore and Brendan Broadbin talking about Native American culture, and changing stereotypes of Native Americans. Airdate: May 1, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 30, 2009 Willi-MAC softball 2009 season preview
Willi-MAC president Jim Baran and VP Jay Linddy preview the men's softball season, opening night, and talk about how the league will deal with higher costs this year. Airdate: April 30, 2009. 		[download file]
Apr, 24, 2009 Dick Curland talks about Paul Harvey
Local raconteur Dick Curland from Columbia discusses the broadcasting legacy of the late newscaster Paul Harvey. Airdate: April 24, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 23, 2009 Susan Gerr and Paul Lyzun
Potter Susan Gerr and filmmaker Paul Lyzun talk about the art of pottery and Paul's new film on pottery. Airdate: April 23, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 22, 2009 Sue Audette -- Paddlesports
Worldl class paddler Sue Audette talks about paddlesports--kayaking and canoeing--where to do them and how to paddle safely. Airdate: April 22, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 17, 2009 Connecticut Soapstone
Harriett and Adam Dunn and Harriet Derway from Connecticut Soapstone, based in Willimantic, and specializing in custom stone sinks and countertops. Airdate: April 17, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 16, 2009 Dr. Gary Berman
Dentist Gary Berman talks about restorative and cosmetic dentistry, implants and dentures, and hiking the Grand Canyon. Airdate: April 16, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 14, 2009 Artist Amy Kalisher
Artist, writer, and freelance graphic designer Amy Kalisher talks about the variety of her artwork and web design. Airdate: April 14, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 10, 2009 Demographic researcher Ken Gronbach
Demographic researcher Ken Gronbach discusses changing trends in marketing. Airdate: April 10, 2009. 		[download file]
Apr, 09, 2009 Willimantic DQ owner Paul Bertora
The owner of the Willimantic DQ Paul Bertora. Airdate: April 9, 2009.		 [download file]
Apr, 07, 2009 Audiophile Peter Ledermann
Peter Ledermann, President and Chief Engineer of Soundsmith in Peekskill, NY talks about high quality sound systems, the recent trend back to vinyl records, and his involvement in "Stolen Childhoods"--a project to eliminate child slavery worldwide. Original airdate: June 9, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 01, 2009 Connecticut State Data Center
Orlando Rodriguez, Manager of the Connecticut State Data Center at UConn, talks about his new report on 2010 Congressional District projections and the 2010 U.S. Census. Airdate: April 1, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 31, 2009 Dennis O'Brien
Local raconteur Dennis O'Brien talks about baseball, basketball, politics, songwriter Jesse Greer, cardinals and possums. Airdate: March 31, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 21, 2009 Fred Shabel
Former UConn Men's Basketball Coach Fred Shabel (1963-1967) interviewed by Wayne Norman on the pregame show of our UConn/Texas A & M NCAA Tournament game. Airdate: March 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 17, 2009 Green Teens USA
Jessie Mehrhoff, Avital Lassow, and Kesley Sullivan from E. O. Smith High School's Green Teens U. S. A. talk about environmental awareness. Airdate: March 17, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 10, 2009 UConn Study Abroad in Florence Italy
UConn Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist in the Department of Animal Science Dr. Sheila Andrew and UConn PhD student Angela Lenzi from Salerno, Italy talk about Italy and UConn agriculture in Florence: A new study abroad program. Airdate: March 10, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 09, 2009 WILI Ray of Sunshine award winner Marion Russo
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Mar, 05, 2009 The Sports Bar in North Windham
Costas and Nick Liapes, Brian Pichette, and Manny Karayanis from The Sports Bar in North Windham talk about The Sports Bar and talk sports with Wayne. Airdate: March 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Mar, 04, 2009 Mark Roy -- History of UConn
UConn Media Specialist in University Communications and former WILI News Director (1974-1981) Mark Roy talks about the early history of UConn. Airdate: March 4, 2009.		 [download file]
Feb, 27, 2009 UConn Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Kent Holsinger
UConn Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Kent Holsinger talks about connections of Abraham Lincon and Charles Darwin, who were both born 200 years ago this February. Airdate: February 27, 2009. 		[download file]
Feb, 24, 2009 Former U. S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor
Former U. S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor talks about being the third-highest ranking member of the Department of Justice, gangs, homeland security, Willimantic's "weed and seed" program, and basketball. Airdate: February 24, 2009.		 [download file]
Feb, 20, 2009 Cupid Mary Lou DeVivo
2009 Romantic Willimantic Cupid Mary Lou DeVivo. Airdate: February 20, 2009. Scroll down this menu to February 13th to hear the Town Hall ceremony honoroing Mary Lou.		 [download file]
Feb, 19, 2009 Fred Eaglesmith and Rev. Fred Shapiro
Singer Fred Eaglesmith and Rev. Fred Shapiro from the First Baptist Church in Willimantic talk about Eaglesmith's music and his Feburary 26 concert at the First Baptist Church. Airdate: Feburary 19, 2009.		 [download file]
Feb, 13, 2009 ECSU Sociology Professor Jim Russell
ECSU professor of sociology, anthropology, and social work Jim Russell discusses class and race formation in North America, and the North American Free Trade Agreement. Airdate: February 13, 2009. 		[download file]
Feb, 11, 2009 Jason McGarry attends the Obama inauguration
Windham High School social studies teacher Jason McGarry tells of his experience attending Barack Obama's inauguration. Airdate: February 11, 2009.		 [download file]
Feb, 10, 2009 Hollywood scriptwriter Robert Palm
Former Windham resident Robert Palm, who has written scripts for Law and Order, Miami Vice, and American Gothic. Originally aired in 2004. 		[download file]
Jan, 21, 2009 Dr. Jason Henderson
Dr. Jason Henderson, assistant professor in UConn's Department of Plant Science talks about his turfgrass research, his days playing football for Joe Paterno at Penn State, and tells of a UConn turfgrass student who will be on the team preparing the field for the Super Bowl. Airdate: January 21, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 20, 2009 Attorneys Pat Prue and Dennis O'Brien
Attorneys Pat Prue and Dennis O'Brien discuss a variety of topics, from the Obama inauguration and changes in Connecticut's Probate Court System to Windham politics and softball. Airdate: January 20, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 19, 2009 The Daniel Rust House Bed & Breakfast in Coventry
Cathy Mitchell and Germaine Salvatore talk about the historic Daniel Rust House in Coventry. Airdate: January 19, 2009. 		[download file]
Jan, 16, 2009 Structural engineering projects
Professor Howard Epstein, PhD., P. E., University of Connecticut Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and George Torello, Jr., P. E., Principal, Torello Engineers, Essex, Ct. discuss rehabilitation of Hartford Hospital’s Life Star Rooftop Heliport (award winning project) and other structural engineering projects including the Hartford Civic Center roof collapse, the St. Joseph's Church steeple in Willimantic, which came down in the 1938 Hurricane, and the unique Thrall Hall in East Windsor. Airdate: January 16, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 13, 2009 Accu-Weather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg
Former WILI morning meteorlogist Joe Lundberg. Airdate: January 13, 2009.		 [download file]
Jan, 05, 2009 Poet Mary O'Connor with Lynn Frazier
Poet Mary O'Connor with Windham High teacher Lynn Frazier talk about poetry and Lynn's highly successful "Young Poets" program at Windham. Airdate: January 5, 2009.		 [download file]
Dec, 31, 2008 Susan Campbell
Harford Courant columnist Susan Campbell, author of "Dating Jesus." Airdate: December 31, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 17, 2008 Author Wally Lamb
Author Wally Lamb talks about his writing and his latest novel "The Hour I First Believed. Airdate: December 17, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 12, 2008 UConn music professor Kenneth Fuchs
UConn music professor Kenneth Fuchs talks about classical music and his two CD's recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra which feature his compositions. Airdate: December 12, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 11, 2008 December 2008 Ray Of Sunshine winners Frank and Shirley Mauro
WILI's December 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winners Shirley and Frank Mauro with Charlie Wynn, who nominated them. Airdate: December 11, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 09, 2008 Extreme Makeover comes to Voluntown, Ct
Ed Muenzner updates the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project to help the Girard family in Voluntown, Ct. The TV show airs on ABC on February 8, 2009. Airdate: December 9, 2009..		 [download file]
Dec, 08, 2008 Lt. Col. Christine Harvey
Lt. Col. Christine Harvey, head of UConn's Department of Military Science. Airdate: December 8, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 02, 2008 Charlie Moore
"The Mad Fisherman" -- Charlie Moore -- talks about his popular fishing shows on ESPN and NESN, his book, Jim Calhoun, and his collaboration with Toys For Tots. Airdate: December 2, 2008.		 [download file]
Dec, 01, 2008 The Somaliland Academy of Science
Jonathan Starr, Managing Director of the Somaliland Academy of Science, and Dr. Ahmed Esa, Director of the Institute for Practical Research and Training tell what's happening in the part of Somalia without pirates, war and chaos. Airdate: December 1, 2008.		 [download file]
Nov, 11, 2008 WILI's November Ray of Sunshine winner Charlene Perry
Presentation of WILI's November Ray of Sunshine Award to Scotland Postmaster Charlene Perry. Airdate: November 11, 2008.		 [download file]
Nov, 07, 2008 Melissa Tafoya
UConn assistant professor of communication sciences Melissa Tafoya discusses the dark side of relationships. Airdate: November 7, 2008.		 [download file]
Oct, 24, 2008 Cabot Creamery Cooperative
Roberta MacDonald, a nationally acknowledged Marketing Guru, Small Business Advocate & Advisor, Cooperative Business model Expert, and Senior Vice President of Cabot Creamery Cooperative--also recently acknowledged as Exceptional Business Woman of the Year. Airdate: October 24, 2008.		 [download file]
Oct, 22, 2008 Connecticut State University Chancellor Dr. David Carter
Connecticut State University Chancellor and former ECSU President Dr. David Carter talks about education issues and his 18 years at Eastern. Airdate: October 22, 2008.		 [download file]
Oct, 21, 2008 Design Center East
Michael Weitz from Design Center East in Willimantic talks about home improvements and remodeling. AIrdate: October 21, 2008.		 [download file]
Oct, 14, 2008 October Ray of Sunshine Award winner Angela Latour
Presentation of our October 2008 Ray of Sunshine award to Angela LaTour of Bozrah. Airdate: October 14, 2008.		 [download file]
Oct, 09, 2008 Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
Chris Watts, assistant director of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut. Airdate: October 9, 2008.		 [download file]
Sep, 30, 2008 Red Sox VP Chuck Steedman
Boston Red Sox Vice President of Fenway Ventures and Broadcast Services, and Executive VP of Fenway Sports Group discusses the business of baseball. Original aIrdate: November 16, 2007.		 [download file]
Sep, 22, 2008 Tessa and Laura Smolenski of Pre-Wrap.com
RHAM High School students Tessa and Laura Smolenski of Hebron and their parents Teresa and Dick talk about their business Pre-Wrap.com which sells colorful athletic wrap which many girls use to tie back their hair. Airdate: September 22, 2008.		 [download file]
Sep, 15, 2008 Ray of Sunshine winner Joan Goba
WILI's September 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winner Joan Goba of Lebanon. Airdate: September 15, 2008.		 [download file]
Sep, 10, 2008 The Hurricane of 1938
Norman Stevens and Cathy Wright from the Mansfield Historical Society reflect on the 70th anniversary of the legendary 1938 Hurricane in Connecticut. Airdate: September 10, 2008. 		[download file]
Sep, 08, 2008 Willimantic Brewing Company/Main Street Cafe
David Wollner, owner of the Willimantic Brewing Company/Main Street Cafe talks about being awarded "Best Brew Pub in Connecticut," how he brews beer, and the restaurant business. Airdate: September 8, 2008.		 [download file]
Sep, 03, 2008 Willi-MAC Softball Hall of Fame 2008 induction class
Willi-MAC Softball president Jim Baran and former president Dick Smith announce the 2008 Hall of Fame induction class and talk about softball in Willimantic. Airdate: September 3, 2008.		 [download file]
Aug, 26, 2008 Suicide prevention at UConn
Barry Schreier, director of UConn's Counseling and Mental Health Services talks about the serious issue of suicide prevention on college campuses. Airdate: August 26, 2008.		 [download file]
Aug, 25, 2008 Andy and Del Carey's trip to Russia
Andy and Del Carey talk about their July 2008 trip to Russia. Airdate: August 25, 2008.		 [download file]
Aug, 22, 2008 State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni
Connecticut State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni talks about his many digs, the Archaeology Field Dig School, and about new programs at the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History. Airdate: August 22, 2008.		 [download file]
Aug, 19, 2008 August 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winner Donna Clausen
WILI's August 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winner Donna Clausen. Airdate: August 19, 2008.		 [download file]
Jul, 23, 2008 Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz
Rabbi Jeremy Schwartz from Temple Bnai Israel in Willimantic. Airdate: July 23, 2008.		 [download file]
Jul, 21, 2008 July 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winner Rosa Tirado
July 2008 Ray of Sunshine award winner Rosa Tirado with nominator Yvonne Trevirrow. Airdate: July 21, 2008.		 [download file]
Jul, 18, 2008 Peter Tork of the Monkees
Musician and Windham and E. O. Smith High School alum Peter Tork of the Monkees talks about his music--then and now--his candidacy for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his former alcohol additction. Airdate: July 18, 2008.		 [download file]
Jul, 09, 2008 Colin and Roy Gallant's Electric Car
Colin and Roy Gallant of Ashford talk about the 1995 Honda Civic they converted to an electric powered vehicle. Airdate: July 9, 2008.		 [download file]
Jul, 01, 2008 Eastern Connecticut Beekeepers Association
Adam Fuller, Charlene Fuller, Dennis Pearce, Steve Anthony, and Amy Gronus talk about beekeeping and UConn's recent addition of bees to produce honey for on-campus dining facilities. Airdate: July 1, 2008.		 [download file]
Jun, 28, 2008 UConn's Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry
John Bell, Director of UConn's Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry. Airdate, June 28, 2008.		 [download file]
Jun, 20, 2008 Shaboo Reunion 2008
David Foster previews the 26th Anniversary Shaboo Reunion and reflects back on memories of the legendary local nightclub. Airdate: June 20, 2008		 [download file]
Jun, 19, 2008 Windham High School Class of 1958
Bob Coutu, Ellie (Haggerty) Tambornini, Gene Lewis, Charlie Barrett, and Jack Boucher from Windham High School's Class of 1958. Airdate: June 19, 2008.		 [download file]
Jun, 18, 2008 Artist Roger Crossgrove
UConn Professor of Art Emeritus Roger Crossgrove discusses his art and artwork in general. Airdate: June 18, 2008.		 [download file]
Jun, 16, 2008 Blind keyboard player Bob Burke
Blind keyboard player Bob Burke, a recent inductee into the Manchester Arts Commission Hall of Fame. Airdate: June 16, 2008.		 [download file]
Jun, 10, 2008 June Ray of Sunshine award winner Barbara Leary
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Jun, 06, 2008 Norwich Bulletin Executive Editor Jim Konrad
Norwich Bulletin Executive Editor Jim Konrad. Airdate: June 6, 2008.		 [download file]
May, 27, 2008 Quiet Corner Fiddlers
Chuck Morgan, Doreen Morgan, and Amanda Manso from the Quiet Corner Fiddlers. Airdate: May 27, 2008.		 [download file]
May, 07, 2008 Connecticut Association For Aviculture
Amy Hopkins and Ginny August from the Connecticut Association for Aviculture with some of their fine feathered friends. Airdate: May 7, 2008.		 [download file]
May, 05, 2008 Connecticut Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedication
Jean Risley, Carla Kennedy, and Paul Jatkowski talk about the May 17 dedication of the Connecticut Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Coventry and the 612 Project. Airdate: May 5, 2008.		 [download file]
May, 02, 2008 Windham Safe House
The director of Windham's Safe House, Bob Paolino, with Pat Murphy, Michael Paulhus, Denise Campagnano, Nicole Godbout, with Patty Tuite and the Boilermakers who sing some songs. Airdate: May 2, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 24, 2008 UConn Pep Band
Director Tyler Lawing, Dana Andreoli, Tim Fortin, Will Ader, Jay Jarret and Dr. David Mills from the UConn Pep Bands and Marching Band. Airdate: April 24, 2008. 		[download file]
Apr, 17, 2008 Connecticut Gravestone Network
Ruth Brown, Executive Director of the Connecticut Gravestone Network talks about protecting old burial grounds and preserving their historical significance. Airdate: April 17, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 14, 2008 WILI's April Ray of Sunshine Joe Henry
Presentation of WILI's April Ray of Sunshine award to Joe Henry. Airdate: April 14, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 08, 2008 Father Greg Galvin
Father Greg Galvin, Director of Vocations with the Diocese of Norwich talks about careers in the priesthood, Pope Benedict's USA visit, and other diocese matters. Airdate: April 8, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 07, 2008 Museum of Connecticut History
Patrick Smith, Curator of Education at the Museum of Connecticut History and Norman Stevens from the Mansfield Historical Society talk about Connecticut inventions. Airdate: April 7, 2008.		 [download file]
Apr, 04, 2008 Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut
Program Manager Maria Busineau and child and family advocate Deana Gagliardi from the Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut. Airdate: April 4, 2008.		 [download file]
Mar, 31, 2008 Three year old child prodigy Adrian Aivaliotis
Three year old child prodigy Adrian Aivaliotis of Colchester, and his mom Carrie. Adrian has been featured on 20/20 and other national programs. Airdate: March 31, 2008.		 [download file]
Mar, 28, 2008 Alcohol abuse on college campuses
ECSU Assistant Professor of Sociology William Lugo and ECSU junior Grishma Shrestha discuss abstinence vs harm reduction regarding alcohol abuse on college campuses. Airdate: March 28, 2008.		 [download file]
Mar, 10, 2008 Windham High School in 1957, part one
1957 Windham High grads John Lescoe, Astrida Olds, and Peter Rich reflect on Willimantic's old days. Part one. Airdate: October 15, 2007		 [download file]
Mar, 10, 2008 Windham High Class of 1957, part two
1957 Windham High graduates John Lescoe, Astrida Olds, and Peter Rich talk about the old days in Willimantic, Part 2. Airdate, October 15, 2007.		 [download file]
Mar, 10, 2008 WILI's March Ray of Sunshine winner Barbara Colon
Presentation of WILI's March Ray of Sunshine award to Barbara Colon. Airdate: March 10, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 22, 2008 2008 Romantic Willimantic Cupid Lynn White with John Lescoe
Romantic Willimantic's 2008 Cupid, Lynn White, and John Lescoe, who selected the first five Cupids. Airdate: February 22, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 15, 2008 Ken Best
Ken Best, editor of the UConn alumni magazine "Traditions", and the author of the rock and roll history anthology, "Eight Days a Week: An Illustrated Record of Rock ‘n’ Roll." Original airdate: January 3, 2007		 [download file]
Feb, 14, 2008 New London Day Sports Editor Chuck Banning
Chuck Banning, Sports Editor of the New London Day talks about covering the Super Bowl and sports journalism. Airdate: February 14, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 14, 2008 WILI's Feburary Ray of Sunshine winner Charlie Wynn
Presentation of WILI's February Ray of Sunshine award to Charlie Wynn. Airdate: February 14, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 11, 2008 Mel Johnson and Ellen Brodie
Actor Mel Johnson, Jr. and ECSU Performing Arts Professor Ellen Brodie discuss Mel's performance in "Frederick Douglass: In The Shadow Of Slavery." Mel played Mufasa on Broadway in "The Lion King," as Benny the cab driver in "Total Recall," and as Broca in "Star Trek: Deep Space 9." AIrdate: February 11, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 08, 2008 Singers from Next Step Work Release Program
Cindy Adams, Associate Director with Perception Programs, April McLean, Program Director with Perception Programs' Next Step Work Release Program, with Next Step singers Keashie, Sarah, and Fallon. Airdate: February 8, 2008.		 [download file]
Feb, 01, 2008 Thailand
ECSU Education Professor David Stoloff tells of his Fulbright Exchange trip to Chaing Mai in Northern Thailand. Airdate: February 1, 2008.		 [download file]
Jan, 29, 2008 Associated Press-Connecticut
Donna Tommelleo and Pat Eaton-Robb from Associated Press-Connecticut discuss journalism, news, and sports. Airdate: January 29, 2008.		 [download file]
Jan, 24, 2008 Nicole Taylor
Singer Nicole Taylor. Airdates: January 24, 2008 and February 23, 2007		 [download file]
Jan, 14, 2008 Jessica Medina
Presentation of WILI's January Ray of Sunshine Award to Jessica Medina. Airdate: January 14, 2008.		 [download file]
Jan, 09, 2008 Engineering ethics
Civil Engineers George Benedetti and Howard Epstein discussing engineering ethics. Airdate: January 9, 2008 		[download file]
Dec, 26, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Bill Bruneau
Former WILI morning newscaster Bill Bruneau (1972-1974). Airdate: December 26, 2007.		 [download file]
Dec, 11, 2007 Musa Lubega -- Gorillas in Uganda
UConn Natural Resources Management and Engineering graduate student Musa Lubega talks about mountain gorillas in Uganda. Airdate: December 11, 2007.		 [download file]
Dec, 10, 2007 December Ray of Sunshine Linda Harbec
The December winner of our Ray of Sunshine Award, Lilnda Harbec. Airdate: December 10, 2007.		 [download file]
Dec, 04, 2007 Willimantic USA
The original "Willimantic, U. S. A." song written by Jesse Greer, performed by the Yankee Nutmeggers in the 1950's.		 [download file]
Nov, 29, 2007 Joy Huang
WILI intern Joy Huang, a senior Women's Studies major at UConn talks about her homeland: Taiwan. Airdate: November 29, 2007.		 [download file]
Nov, 20, 2007 Tourism in Willimantic
UConn emeritus anthropology professor Dennison Nash discusses tourism possibilities in Willimantic. Airdate: November 20, 2007.		 [download file]
Nov, 12, 2007 November Ray of Sunshine award winer RIchard Kelley
WILI's November Ray of Sunshine award winner Richard Kelley with Mohegan Sun Director of Sports and Entertainment Bob Yalen. Airdate: November 12, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 25, 2007 San Diego brush fires
Wayne Norman's sister Kimberly tells of being evacuated from the fires near San Diego. Airdate: October 25, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 24, 2007 Witches Among Us
Rebecca Taber-Conover, Director of Education, Antiquarian & Landmarks Society, and ECSU Education professor Leslie P. Ricklin, discuss Witches Among Us: A Reconsideration of Witchcraft Studies. Airdate: October 24, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 19, 2007 Status of women
Teresa Younger, Executive Director of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women discusses the economic status of women in Connecticut. Airdate: October 19, 2007. 		[download file]
Oct, 16, 2007 Nelson Walker and Nelson Walker III
Filmmaker Nelson Walker III and his father Dr, Nelson Walker talk about the documentary movie LUMO, about terrorist rape in the Congo. Airdate: October 16, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 10, 2007 Color My World
Leif Rawson-Ahern of Mansfield talks about using art to help children in Nicaragua and Tanzania. Airdate: October 10, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 08, 2007 WILI's October Ray of Sunshine winner Lynn White
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Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Terry Ley
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1970's announcer Terry Ley. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Denise Bellamy
WILI"s 50th anniversary: 1980's announcer Denise Bellamy. Airdate: October 5, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Lynn Moebus
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1990's newscaster Lynn Moebus. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Mark Christopher and Steve Coates
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1980's announcer Mark Christopher and 1990's newscaster Steve Coates. AIrdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Jeff Hathaway and Mike Enright
WILI's 50th anniversary: UConn Athletics Director Jeff Hathaway and SID Mike Enright make a special presentation to WILI for its commitment to UConn athletics. Airdate: October 5, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Gordon Smith
WILI's 50th anniversary: Afternoon show host Gordon Smith (1988-1993). AIrdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Mike Rice
WILI's 50th anniversary: Former Nutmeg Broadcasting Company president Mike Rice. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Governor Jodi Rell
WILI's 50th anniversary: Governer Jodi Rell reads a proclamation declaring October 5 as WILI day in Connecticut. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Gretchen Fairweather
WILI's 50th anniversary: WILI account executive Gretchen Fairweather (1970's and 1980's). Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Richard Hoffman
WILI's 50th anniversary: News Director Richard Hoffman (1978-1984). Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Tom Lyons
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1970's announcer Tom Lyons. Airdate: October 5, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Dave Tomm
WILI"s 50th anniversary: 1980's announcer Dave Tomm. Airdate: October 5, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Herb Rice
WILI's 50th anniversary: Former Chairman of the Board of the Nutmeg Broadcasting Company, the late Herbert C. Rice, reading his message on WILI's 25th anniversary in 1982. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 05, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Kristin Malavenda
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1990's newscaster Kristin Curry Malavenda. Airdate: October 5, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: 1957 engineer Bob Chasse
WILI's 50th anniversary: WILI's engineer the day the station went on the air for the first time, Bob Chasse. Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Bill Olds
WILI's 50th anniversary: "Wild Bill" Olds, WILI's first sports director in 1957. Airdate: Oct 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: 1960's announcers, part 1
WILI's 50th anniversary: WILI 1960's announcers Mike Gerardi, Bob "Uncle Greg" Gregory, and Jim Duffy. Part 1. Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: 1960's announcers, part 2
WILI's 50th anniversary: WILI 1960's announcers Mike Gerardi, Bob "Uncle Greg" Gregory, and Jim Duffy. Part 2. Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Meterologist Joe Lundberg
WILI's 50th anniversary: Accu-weather meterologist Joe Lundberg (1990's). Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Brian Lapis
WILI's 50th anniversary: Announcer Brian Lapis (1990's). Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 04, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Frank Melo
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1970's sportscaster Frank Melo. Airdate: October 4, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: GM Dave Evan
WILI's 50th anniversary: Former General Manager Dave Evan. Airdate: October 3, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Cindy Bailen
WILI's 50th anniversary: Afternoon announcer Cindy Bailen (1976-1977). Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Larry Davis
WILI's 50th anniversary week. Announcer Larry Davis (1969-1972). Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Liz Bosco
WILI's 50th anniversary: Office and traffic manager Liz Bosco (1990-1996). Airdate: October 3, 2007 		[download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Karin Sherbin
WILI's 50th anniversary: Afternoon newscaster Karin Sherbin (1976-77). Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Keith Rice
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1990's announcer Keith Rice. Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Bud Fisher
WILI's 50th anniversary: Mid day announcer (You're rockin' with) Bud Fisher (1973-1974). Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 03, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Charlie Barrett
WILI's 50th anniversary: Charlie Barrett reflects on 1957 and the private reception at the Capitol Theater on WILI's first day on the air. Charlie's dad Russell Barrett used to run the Capitol Theater. Airdate: October 3, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 02, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Danny Chun
WILI's 50th anniversary week: Former WILI news director Danny Chun. Airdate: October 2, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 02, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: 1970's newscasters, part 1
WILI's 50th anniversary week: 1970's newscasters Steve Kotchko, Mark Roy, Don DeCesare, and Jeff Reismann, part one. Airdate: October 2, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 02, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: 1970's newscasters, part 2
WILI's 50th anniversary week: 1970's newscasters Steve Kotchko, Mark Roy, Don DeCesare, and Jeff Reismann, part two. Airdate: October 2, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 02, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Frank Walker
WILI's 50th anniversary: 1970's announcer Frank Walker. Airdate: October 2, 1957		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Meteorologist Todd Glickman
WILI's 50th anniversary week: Former WILI meteorologist Todd Glickman (1978-1982). Airdate: October 1, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Dan Hayden
WILI's 50th anniversary week: Former WILI announcer Dan Hayden. Airdate: October 1, 2007.		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Les Morrell, Robin Lee Jennings, and Grahame Winters, part 1
Announcers Les Morrell (1970s), Robin Lee Jennings (1980s), and Grahame Winters (1990s), part 1. Airdate: Oct 1, 2007		 [download file]
Oct, 01, 2007 WILI's 50th Anniversary: Les Morrell, Robin Lee Jennings, and Grahame Winters, part 2
Announcers Les Morrell (70s), Robin Lee Jennings (80s), and Grahame Winters (90s), part 2. Airdate: October 1, 2007		 [download file]
Sep, 27, 2007 Mike Miller -- Paul McCartney tribute, Part 1
Mike Miller of Scotland talks about Paul McCartney, the Beatles, and Mike's tribute band RAMM. Part 1. Airdate: September 27, 2007.		 [download file]
Sep, 27, 2007 Mike Miller -- Paul McCartney tribute, part 2
Mike Miller of Scotland talks about Paul McCartney, the Beatles, and Mike's tribute band RAMM. Part 2. Airdate: September 27, 2007.		 [download file]
Sep, 21, 2007 Dr. Irwin Thompson
Dr. Irwin Thompson discusses New England's culture, artistic discovery, issues of immigration, war, and the state of New England healthcare. Airdate: September 21, 2007		 [download file]
Sep, 17, 2007 World War II POW Paul Panagrosso
World War II veteran Paul Panagrosso from North Windham and his son Lt. Col Scott Panagrosso with the Army National Guard. Airdate: September 17, 2007		 [download file]
Sep, 05, 2007 Windham Youth Football and Cheerleading
Windham Youth Football and Cheerleading president Sebby Rufino, cheerleader coach Tammy Grogan, and historian Richard Nassiff. Airdate: September 5, 2007.		 [download file]
Aug, 31, 2007 Red Sox moviemakers
Monika Lahiri and Ges Selmont, stars of a movie about the 2004 World Series champion Red Sox, "Wait Till This Year" Original airdate: December 7, 2005		 [download file]
Aug, 29, 2007 Prostate cancer surgeon Dr. Joseph Wagner
One of the nation's leading prostate cancer surgeons, Dr. Joseph Wagner. Original airdate: July 19, 2004.		 [download file]
Aug, 27, 2007 Willi-MAC softball Hall of Fame
Willi-MAC softball president Jim Baran and secretary Jay Linddy announce the inaugural Willi-MAC softball Hall of Fame. Airdate: August 27, 2007. 		[download file]
Aug, 24, 2007 Colin Carlson
Eleven year old Colin Carlson of Coventry, a local winner in Nestle's Very Best in Youth competition, and his mom Jessica. Airdate: August 24, 2007.		 [download file]
Aug, 16, 2007 Shaboo Reunion, Part 1
David Foster, Bruce John, John Tuite and Wayne Norman reflect on the Shaboo years (1971-1982) and look ahead to the Shaboo 25th anniversary concert. Part one. Airdate: August 16, 2007.		 [download file]
Aug, 16, 2007 Shaboo Reunion, Part 2
David Foster, Bruce John, John Tuite and Wayne Norman reflect on the Shaboo years (1971-1982) and look ahead to the Shaboo 25th anniversary concert. Part two. Airdate: August 16, 2007.		 [download file]
Jul, 20, 2007 Susan Campbell
Hartford Courant columnist Susan Campbell. Airdate: July 20, 2007.		 [download file]
Jul, 19, 2007 David Balkan
Hollywood TV producer/writer David Balkan--part 1. Airdate: July 19, 2007.		 [download file]
Jul, 19, 2007 David Balkan-part 2
Hollywood producer/writer David Balkan--part 2. Airdate: July 19, 2007.		 [download file]
Jul, 09, 2007 Ray of Sunshine: Pam Horrocks
Presentation of WILI's July Ray of Sunshine award to Pam Horrocks. With nominator David Stoloff and Mohegan Sun Executive Pastry Chef Lynn Mansel. Airdate: July 9, 2007.		 [download file]
Jun, 26, 2007 Local baseball
Steve Cervizzi, Kevin Ericson, Stan Harris and Marty Gomez talk baseball--from youth baseball to the major leagues. Airdate: June 26, 2007.		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2007 San Bernadino Sheriff Dept.
Homicide Sergeant Frank Bell and Fingerprint Examiner Anna Bell from the San Bernardino, CA Sherriff's Department. Airdate: June 22, 2007. 		[download file]
Jun, 11, 2007 Tom Weston, Dave Boland and Matt Boland
Tom Weston, Dave Boland and NBA referee Matt Boland from "Timing is Everything" discuss basketball rules and timing. Airdate: June 11, 2007. 		[download file]
May, 22, 2007 Wes Bialosuknia and Fred Shabel, Part 1
Former UConn basketball great Wes Bialosuknia and his coach Fred Shabel. Part 1. Airdate: May 22, 2007.		 [download file]
May, 22, 2007 Wes Bialosuknia, Part 2
UConn basketball Husky of Honor Wes Bialosuknia. Part 2. Airdate: May 22, 2007.		 [download file]
May, 15, 2007 Wendell and Florence Minor
Award winning illustrator Wendell Minor and his wife Florence discuss their latest book, a collaboration with Mary Higgins Clark called "Ghost Ship." Airdate: May 15, 2007		 [download file]
May, 07, 2007 Erin Cox
WTNH-TV news reporter Erin Cox from Windham. Airdate: May 7, 2007		 [download file]
Apr, 27, 2007 Red Sox fans, part 1
Red Sox fans Joan Gurski, Steve Cox, Dennis O'Brien, Ken Brostek, and Wayne Norman talk about the Sox--past and present. (Part 1) Airdate: April 27, 2007		 [download file]
Apr, 27, 2007 Red Sox fans, part 2
Red Sox fans Joan Gurski, Steve Cox, Dennis O'Brien, Ken Brostek, and Wayne Norman talk about the Sox--past and present. (Part 2) Airdate: April 27, 2007		 [download file]
Mar, 30, 2007 Exotic birds
Bobbi Dwyer and Delia Berlin with their parrots. Airdate: March 30, 2007 		[download file]
Mar, 13, 2007 Hiking Kilimanjaro
Denis Killeen and Mike Morell recap their hike to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Airdate: March 13, 2007		 [download file]
Mar, 01, 2007 Charlene Jacobs
Devoted UConn Men's and Women's Basketball fan Charlene Jacobs--the sign lady--tells stories about the Huskies, and talks about her website www.uconnhooplegends.com Airdate: March 1, 2007		 [download file]
Feb, 20, 2007 Rosalie Renfrew
Rosalie Renfrew talks about her aunt, the late actress Rosalind Russell. Airdate: February 20, 2007 		[download file]
Feb, 05, 2007 Toby Kimball
UConn basketball "Husky of Honor" Toby Kimball -- taped in San Diego August 2004		 [download file]
Jan, 19, 2007 Matt Scherer
UConn Ice Hockey captain Matt Scherer, who won $25,000 on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" Airdate: January 19, 2007		 [download file]
Jan, 03, 2007 Tony Hanson
UConn basketball great Tony Hanson, who became a Member of the British Empire in April, 2007. Airdate: January 3, 2007		 [download file]
Nov, 30, 2006 Clyde Washburne
ECSU Hall of Fame Coach Clyde Washburne, who was inducted into the National Fastpitch Coaches' Association Hall of Fame in Tuscon in December, 2006. Airdate: November 30, 2006		 [download file]
Oct, 24, 2006 John Risley
2006 ECSU Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and long time local coach John Risley. Airdate: October 24, 2006		 [download file]
Aug, 29, 2006 Willi-MAC Softball 2006
Willi-MAC softball president Jim Baran, Norbert Gonzalez, Chuck Potvin, and Charlie Catalano look back at softball in Willimantic. Airdate: August 29, 2006		 [download file]
Aug, 16, 2006 TV weatherman Brian Lapis
Former WILI announcer and current WWLP-Springfield weatherman Brian Lapis of Columbia. Airdate: August 16, 2006		 [download file]
Jul, 26, 2006 Bill Potvin on doo-wop
Oldies and doo-wop expert Bill Potvin of Willimantic. Airdate: July 26, 2006		 [download file]
Jul, 10, 2006 Jeff Otterbein
Hartford Courant Sports Editor Jeff Otterbein. Airdate: July 10, 2006		 [download file]
Jul, 07, 2006 Kevin Porter
17 year old leukemia survivor Kevin Porter--taped at his summer home in New Milford, Ct. Airdate: July 7, 2006		 [download file]
Jun, 22, 2006 Peter Tork
Former Monkee Peter Tork, who attended Windham High and E. O. Smith. Airdate June 22, 2006		 [download file]
Jun, 02, 2006 Tom Beardsley
Former Windham historian Tom Beardsley. Airdate: June 2, 2007		 [download file]
Jan, 19, 2006 Rashad Anderson
A member of UConn's 2004 NCAA championship team--Rashad Anderson. Airdate: January 19, 2006		 [download file]
Dec, 15, 2005 G. Leslie Sweetman
Aerial photographer G. Leslie Sweetnam of Woodstock talks about his pictures of eastern Connecticut. Airdate: December 2005		 [download file]
Mar, 03, 2005 Bob Porter with Wayne Norman, part 1
Bob Porter talks about the new book he co-wrote with Wayne Norman, "HOOP TALES: UCONN HUSKIES MEN'S BASKETBALL" (Part 1). Airdate: March 3, 2005		 [download file]
Mar, 03, 2005 Bob Porter with Wayne Norman, part 2
Bob Porter talks about the new book he co-wrote with Wayne Norman, "HOOP TALES: UCONN HUSKIES MEN'S BASKETBALL" (Part 2). Airdate: March 3, 2005		 [download file]
May, 29, 2002 ECSU baseball -- 2002
Highlights of ECSU's College World Series baseball games in the 2002 NCAA championship season, as described by WILI's Wayne Norman in Wisconsin. Airdate: May 2002		 [download file]
May, 31, 1998 ECSU baseball -- 1998 world series highlights
Highlights of ECSU's College World Series baseball games in the 1998 NCAA championship season, as described by WILI's Wayne Norman and the Chronicle's Mike Sypher in Salem, Virginia.		 [download file]
May, 20, 1998 ECSU baseball -- 1998 regionals highlights
Highlights of ECSU baseball games in the 1998 NCAA regionals in Willimantic, as described by WILI's Wayne Norman. 		[download file]
Sep, 02, 1991 Jesse Jackson
The Reverend Jesse Jackson visited the Wayne Norman Show before making a stop at Windham High School. Airdate: September 2, 1991		 [download file]
Aug, 01, 1991 Actress Susan Saint James
Actress Susan St. James visits with Wayne. Airdate: August 1, 1991		 [download file]
May, 31, 1990 ECSU baseball -- 1990
Highlights from the regionals and world series from ECSU baseball's second NCAA championship in 1990 as called by Wayne Norman on WILI in Battle Creek, MI. Airdate: May 1990		 [download file]
Aug, 08, 1989 KO2
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