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Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Maine’s FOAA Problem

Matt looks at questions surrounding the delayed disclosure of information about absentee ballot envelopes found in Newburgh and what the…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Maine’s Billion Dollar Gap

Maine’s next governor could walk into a major fiscal challenge. Matt breaks down the projected billion-dollar-plus budget gap, what the…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Portland Politics & Prices

Matt takes calls on Portland’s City Council races and the debate over the city’s needle exchange program, then digs into…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Jason Savage

Matt Gagnon speaks with Maine Republican Party Senior Advisor Jason Savage about Troy Jackson’s comments about Jewish Mainers, Jackson’s subsequent…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Troy Jackson Apologizes for Remarks

Matt Gagnon looks at Troy Jackson’s apology after comments about Jewish Mainers drew criticism. What did Jackson say, how did…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Why Maine’s Roads Take a Beating

From a massive 683,000-pound generator crawling across Maine to the potholes drivers dodge every day, Matt Gagnon looks at what…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Cumberland Fair & Red Sox Playoff Fallout

Matt Gagnon talks Cumberland Fair traditions and the pie contest before turning to the Red Sox’ playoff exit. What went…

Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Political Payback & the Gas Tax

Matt weighs in on allegations of political retaliation in a Maine hiring decision, what accountability should look like for elected…

Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Eye On Politics

Eric Lusk and Keith Mestrich join Matt to break down the latest in Maine and national politics, offering their perspectives…

Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Craig Peterson

Craig Peterson, America’s Leading Cybersecurity Coach, joins the WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 a.m. for Tech Talk, breaking…

Local Headlines

1 day ago in Local

Milford man whose toddler died of hypothermia pleads not guilty

A Penobscot County man pleaded not guilty Friday after his toddler died of hypothermia.

1 day ago in Local

Sabattus police arrest 2 juveniles wanted for crashing stolen car into pond, firing gun in separate incidents

A 16-year-old from Auburn is accused of crashing a stolen car into a pond in Sabattus this month.

2 days ago in Local

Three Arrested in Biddeford Drug Trafficking Raid

Agents say local police and the public clued them into trafficking out of two apartments in Biddeford.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

1 week ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

1 week ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

2 weeks ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.