Things are not how they were before the shutdown, nor are they how they will be post-pandemic, but we continue to make progress towards regaining our equilibrium. Just don't call it the 'new normal.' We try to stay away from using the word 'normal' around here. It doesn't really describe much of what happens on the Outer Cape and sounds like it might actually be an insult. Nevertheless, we once again have a regular schedule with the vast majority of our volunteers producing shows from the Schoolhouse. The transmitter move from one tower to another in Orleans is complete, but the equipment still needs some fine tuning to get up to full strength. The signal at 91.3 is experiencing some static which we hope to clear up shortly. Speaking of moves, the broadcast archives which were formerly hosted by Radio Free America are now available directly on our website. You can listen to programs up to 2 weeks after their original air date. Magnificent!

	Mike Fee

We're pleased to announce a few new additions to our broadcast schedule. You may already familiar with their extensive work as subs, but these folks can now get comfortable in regular spots in the rotation. Mike Fee will be Road Trippin' on Thursday mornings from 9:30-12:30 with his bag of blues, RnB and roots music. Robert Johnson will hold down the fort on alternate Wednesday mornings from 9:30-12:30 with a blend of rock, folk and Americana. Starting in October, JP will bring Blackbird Radio and its full-tilt heavy rock to Tuesday nights from 9 to midnight. A few slots continue to be occupied by interim hosts as we await the return of DJs on extended leave. Peggy Sue presents the oldies on Memory Lane alternate Saturdays from 6-10am, Mark O'Leary will take us to Lisdoonvarna with a Celtic vibe on Sundays from 4-6pm and MK will mix it up with Melancholics Anonymous on alternate Tuesdays from 1-4pm. Nancy Edwards will bring us a few more episodes of Behind The Mic on Tuesdays at 8pm as she focuses on the work of local artists. You can always see what's on tap on the schedule and catch up with what you may have missed in the archive.

In administrative news, the Nominating Committee has filed its report with a slate of recommended candidates in preparation for our annual meeting in November. The slate will be finalized soon so ballots can be printed and distributed in time for absentee voters to return them in advance of the meeting. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for the board or any of its subcommittees, please contact Executive Director John Braden at 508-487-2619 or john@womr.org.

Community radio is at its best when we can get as many people involved as possible. In an effort to bring even more people to the party, the board and volunteers have put together a pool of money to enable us to offer new memberships at half-price while supplies last. Even if you're already a member, you can purchase a new membership at a substantial savings. This may be of particular interest to business owners who want to support the station and get their name out there. We know that cash might be a little tight for small businesses this year, but we still want to help you strengthen the bonds with our listeners. For a limited time, your donation of $150 will be matched with funds from the New Member Challenge to get your business card on the air for a full year. Individuals can become Sustaining Members for just $90 and get their name in the credits of their favorite show. Basic Memberships are available for a mere $30. That's less than the price of two pizzas. We just hope that you don't have to choose between pizza and community radio. Experience shows that they go well together. Further research may be required.