Author Stephen King announced on Monday that three radio stations he owns in Bangor, Maine, will cease operations at the close of the year. The renowned author said in a statement on Monday that his three radio stations will be closing, adding that he has enjoyed being a local independent owner.

BANGOR, Maine — Stephen King’s raucous rock ‘n’ roll radio station is going silent at year’s end.

The closures come during a difficult period for traditional media companies, which have seen their business models upended by the internet and changes in audience.