One-Five-Four-Zero AM Goes Silent

A fire at the ZNS service station on Baillou Hill Road has silenced the nation’s only AM radio station, 1540, for 90 years — leaving Family Islands residents without vital news, weather, and boat schedules. Rebuilding the transmitter and facility could cost up to $2 million, with repairs taking months. Officials are now scrambling to find alternatives, partnering with telecom giants and social media to keep the islands connected. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c661cf2230310150