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Tuesday, August 18, 202008/18/2020

Pizza Hut Store Closings

Pizza Hut to close up to 300 locations operated by bankrupt franchisee. The latest coronavirus shortage is . . .…

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

OMP Director Erik Gundersen

On Friday, the Office of Marijuana Policy, a part of the Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, unveiled plans…

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

Dr. Nirav Shah

Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah joins Matt for an update on the latest with Covid-19 in Maine

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

DNC/DNC Campaigns & Political Ads

Coronavirus upends conventions, changes TV coverage…An unconventional convention: Democratic event will attempt to re-create in-person feel

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

Thorn Dickinson / NECEC Transmission Project

Thorn Dickinson president and CEO of NECEC Transmission project speaks to Matt about CMP Corridor Referendum Ruled As Unconstitutional

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

Who Just Endorsed Susan Collins

Ad Watch: Susan Collins actually voted to cut most Mainers’ taxes — for now….Small-business group endorses Susan Collins

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

RCV Lawsuit Tossed Out

Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Maine’s ranked-choice voting law

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Monday, August 17, 202008/17/2020

Democratic Conventions Begin….

Coronavirus upends conventions, changes TV coverage….An unconventional convention: Democratic event will attempt to re-create in-person feel

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Friday, August 14, 202008/14/2020

COVID Catastrophe Report

Nick Murray, Policy Analyst with Maine Policy Institute comes in studio to go over his report on COVID Catastrophe.

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Friday, August 14, 202008/14/2020

Bruce Poliquin

Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin joins Matt Gagnon discussing the latest in state & national politics.

Local Headlines

13 hours 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.

13 hours ago in Local

Firefighter injured in Searsmont mill fire and explosion to be released from hospital

A firefighter injured in the deadly explosion at a Searsmont lumber mill is finally heading home.

1 day ago in Local

Two Injured in Windham Crash

The crash took place at about 11:10 am Wednesday.

National Headlines

13 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

19 hours 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.

2 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.