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Morning News Replay

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Matt Gagnon- Segment 5

The phones are back open for the fist half of the final hour of today’s WGAN Morning News with Matt Gagnon

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Laura Boyett

Federal unemployment programs are ending on the week ending September 4th. Maine Director of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Laura Boyett joins Matt to talk about this further. After that, the crew talks about the headlines of Senator King being diagnosed with Covid.

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Nick Murray

Nick Murray of the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt to discuss the latest mask mandates

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Phil Briggs

Phil Briggs hosts “Eye On Veterans” Sunday mornings on WGAN. He joins Matt with a preview of this weekend’s show, as well as his take on the current events in Afghanistan.

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

https://soundcloud.com/newsradio-wgan/matt-gagnon-segment-1

This Friday edition of the WGAN Morning news opens up with some random conversation about famous hermits

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

  Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on  Local and National Politics.

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

Dr. James Jarvis

Dr. James Jarvis, Medical Director of Northern Light Health’s Covid-19 Incident Command gives us an update on Vaccine Booster Shots.

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

Jason Savage / Maine GOP

Keeping you informed about what’s going on in state and national politics,  Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

Travis Mills | Statement On Afghanistan

We speak with Staff Sergeant Travis Mills from Travis Mills Foundation regarding his statement on Afghanistan “To the veterans, active duty…

Morning News Replay

Wednesday, August 18, 202108/18/2021

Eye On Politics

Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Local Headlines

2 days ago in Local

Universal healthcare question to potentially appear on Maine ballots in 2027

The question would instruct the Legislature to develop a bill by 2028 that would establish a health care system that ensures all Maine residents can choose comprehensive, publicly funded health care, or stay with private care.

2 days ago in Local

Motorcyclist killed after crash in Hancock Friday morning

The cyclist, 44-year-old Jim Hoyt of Sullivan was pronounced dead at the scene.

3 days ago in Local

Man accused of “cloning” Mainers’ EBT cards to steal thousands in benefits

A man has been charged in Maine after a months-long investigation into $100,000 in stolen EBT benefits.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

3 days ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

3 days ago in National

US employers pull back on hiring in June amid elevated inflation, global turmoil

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month's total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.