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NTSB preliminary report on South Portland plane crash.

Click here for the NTSB report investigating the plane crash that killed 2 people in Portland in July.

50 Most Beautiful People On Capitol Hill


Click here to see the "50 Most Beautiful People on Capitol Hill" list compiled by The Hill, which includes Kennebunkport native Jessa Merrill.


Eagle Cam!
Get a look at a pair of nesting eagles (and their egg) by clicking here.


Swine Flu Information

Click here to visit the website set up by the U.S. Government with information about the swine flu.

The Maine Center for Disease Control has set up their own website here.



 
Heating Oil Prices

 

 

Find the cheapest prices on heating oil in your area by clicking here.

 


Operation Homefront

For more information on Operation Homefront and to make a donation, click here. 



Energy Saving Tips

 

Click here to get energy saving tips from the Maine Energy Resources Council


Bob Dyk Audio

WGAN's Bob Dyk passed away Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at the age of 71. 

Bob covered a number of stories for WGAN during his time as an anchor and reporter. Here are just a few samples of his work:

February 2007-Mild Winter, Maine Issues-With winter 2007 beginning as one of the most mild in memory, Bob reported on the impact of the warmer weather on Maine's logging industry.

September 2006-After Katrina-Maine's Hurricane Readiness 1 year later-On the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Bob looked at the state of Maine's emergency management systems and whether Maine is ready for a major hurricane. 

July 2006-Cracking Down: Suspended Drivers in Maine-1 year after Scott Hewitt was involved in the deadly crash that killed Scarborough native Tina Turcotte, Bob reported on the status of Hewitt's case at that point and the likely outcome of his criminal case.

WGAN and Portland Radio Group General Manager Cary Pahigian recorded a special tribute to Bob that aired on WGAN; you can
listen to it by clicking here. (Windows Media required)



Kiplinger Report on Colleges names 3 Maine schools

3 of Maine's private liberal arts colleges have made the Kiplinger "100 Best Values in Private Colleges" list.  Read about it by clicking here.



Maine gets C for state Government

View the Pew Center's "Grading the States" report in its entirety by clicking here.



Information on low-energy light bulbs

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has recommended some precautions and provided other advice about cleanup and use of low-energy light bulbs.  Read about it here.

 


Lewiston Crime Mapping Feature