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Monday, April 6, 202004/06/2020

Shelter-In-Place Orders

 From Friday:  Noem calls out ‘herd mentality’ of shelter-in-place orders

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Monday, April 6, 202004/06/2020

Americans Are Bracing

Americans are almost certainly dying of covid-19 but being left out of the official count

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Monday, April 6, 202004/06/2020

Residential Internet Usage

Residential internet usage in Maine surged last month as more families worked and studied from home, but providers say they…

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Monday, April 6, 202004/06/2020

Morning News / Coronavirus Update

There are now 470 cases spread across 15 Maine counties, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported Sunday.…

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Friday, April 3, 202004/03/2020

Dove Tail Bat

Paul Lancisi CEO Dove Tail Bat, speaks to us about how his businesses is being affected by Coronavirus.

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Friday, April 3, 202004/03/2020

Portland City Manager Jon Jennings

Portland City Manager Jon Jennings speaks to us and gives us an update on what Portland is doing in regards…

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Friday, April 3, 202004/03/2020

Spencer Thibodeau

Spencer Thibodeau speaks to us on what Joe Biden’s Campaign is up to as well as what’s going on in…

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Thursday, April 2, 202004/02/2020

Capital Insights / John Baldacci

Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci speaks to Matt about The Coronavirus in the state of Maine.

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Thursday, April 2, 202004/02/2020

Mark Swann / Preble Street

Mark Swann, Preble Street’s executive director speaks to Matt about what they doing to help our local community during The…

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Thursday, April 2, 202004/02/2020

The First Take 4/2

The WGAN Morning News previews some of the top stories of the day, with The First Take on this day…

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

5 hours ago in Local

2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 day ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

3 days ago in Local, National

Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King

Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.

5 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.