Great Eastern Radio debuted Adult Hits “97.9/105.7 The Penguin” WSNO-FM Au Sable NY/Burlington VT and 1450 WSNO/105.7 W289CH Barre VT.
Launching at midnight, the new brand is positioning as “Vermont’s Chill Hits” featuring a broad mix of music with an emphasis on songs from the 1980s and current/recurrents. 97.9 had been stunting with Christmas music since October 1 after Great Eastern began operating the former Classic Country “97.9 The Moose” WXMS via LMA ahead of their $99,999 purchase of the station from Randy Michaels. 1450 WSNO/105.7 W289CH had been CHR “105.7 The Beat“.