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Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

Tech Talk w/ Craig Peterson

It’s Tech Talk with Craig Peterson and he discussing the latest in Technology. Home Schooling? – 44 free experiments that teach…

WGAN PODCAST

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

“Open Maine Back Up” Resolution 

John Michael, Chairman of the Androscoggin County Commission speaks to Matt about Androscoggin County to Consider  “Open Maine Back Up”…

WGAN PODCAST

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Commissioner Laura Fortman

Commissioner Laura Fortman With Maine Department Of Labor gives us an update on Unemployment in Maine.

WGAN PODCAST

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Mayor Kate Snyder

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder speaks to WGAN News about Deferring to state rules as Portland councilors repeal city’s stay-at-home order.

WGAN PODCAST

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck

Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck speaks to Matt Gagnon and gives us and updates on the courts, May is Mental…

WGAN PODCAST

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Farm 23 / Boothbay Harbor

Owners, Joshua & Laura Puchalski of Farm 23 speaks to WGAN Morning News on how they are helping our community.…

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Monday, May 4, 202005/04/2020

Rick Savage / Sunday River Brewing

Rick Savage, the owner of Sunday River Brewing Company speaks to Matt Gagnon. The state pulled his restaurant license when…

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Monday, May 4, 202005/04/2020

Dr. Nirav Shah / Maine CDC

Dr. Nirav Shah with Maine CDC, gives us an update on Coronavirus.

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Monday, May 4, 202005/04/2020

Puritan Medical Products

Scott Wellman, Chief Financial Officer at Puritan Medical Products speaks to Matt Gagnon on how they are expanding and helping with…

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Monday, May 4, 202005/04/2020

Commissioner Heather Johnson

Commissioner Heather Johnson  with Department of Economic and Community Development, speaks to WGAN Morning News on How DECD is dealing…

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