Listen Live

Eggs & Issues 2025-2026 Season

Eggs & Issues 2025-2026 Season

Photo: Newsradio WGAN, WGAN


Eggs & Issues is the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business forum where our community gathers to discuss business issues of the day.

Matt Gagnon from The WGAN Morning News will be broadcasting live from 6am – 9am from Hannaford Hall @ USM for each Eggs & Issues. He’ll be interviewing the keynote speaker(s) before they hit the stage.

2025-2026 Dates

Thursday, September 11th                                                                                                Downtown Portland is in Trouble: What Reinvention Will Take

Thursday October 16th                                                                                                          Seriously, Another Hotel? Why Hotels are Key to Portland’s Economic Success

Thursday, November 6th                                                                                                         Stuck: Why Portland Has Stopped Building

Thursday, December 11th                                                                                                            Rising Tides: Realizing Growth in a Changing Climate

WGAN’s Broadcast is sponsored by:
Find out more about our sponsors:

Latest Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Trump Shuts Down Offshore Wind in New England; Nova Scotia Eyes Opportunity

The administration’s freeze on U.S. ocean wind projects could set clean energy back a decade. Nova Scotia’s massive Wind West project hopes to fill the gap and even sell power to the U.S.

3 hours ago in Local

Federal Policy Could Push Hundreds of Mainers Out of Long-Term Housing

HUD plans to cut funding for permanent supportive housing and shift to transitional programs, leaving vulnerable Mainers at risk of homelessness. Advocates warn shelters could be overwhelmed.

3 hours ago in Local

Maine Announces $550K in Grants to Boost Coastal Resilience

The state just announced $550,000 in grants to help communities prepare for future storms and flooding. Towns and regional groups can apply for funding to strengthen infrastructure and plan for climate risks. Applications are due Jan. 5.

4 hours ago in Local

Portland Unveils Maine’s First Electric Boat Charger

Portland just unveiled the state’s first electric boat charger at Wright’s Wharf. The move is part of a push to cut emissions and noise in the marine industry.

4 hours ago in Local

Overdose Deaths Continue to Decline in Maine for Third Year

Overdose deaths have dropped for the third year in a row! Fatal overdoses are down 23% compared to last year, and officials credit naloxone distribution and expanded treatment options. If the trend continues, Maine could see the fewest overdose deaths in six years.