Mike Morrissette

Mike Morrissette had the longest tenure of any newscaster in Eastern Connecticut when he retired in 2020. Mike worked the daily news grind from the WILI newsroom at 720 Main Street, Willimantic.

He came to WILI in 1987 after his first news gig at WICH/WCTY in Norwich. Mike is a 1986 graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, and an accomplished drummer. His playing has been heard on various radio and television commercials over the past two decades. He is a charter member of The Drive Band, which plays throughout New England.  Mike recently joined the group Rewind which plays frequently at the Mohegan Sun Wolf Den.  He also plays with Gary Pomo’s oldies band “Tribute.”

Mike had been WILI News Director since 1990. He is a native of the area and was in touch with many newsmakers. If it’s happening, Mike either knew about it or knows someone who did. Mike lives in the town of Scotland with his wife, Cindy, along with their cat Otis, and their pooch, “Lucy.”

Gary’s twin sister

Mike can do this with his eyes closed

They just HAD to dance to this music

Mike and Gary Pomo going tandem on the drums

Some of the fans of Tribute