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Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Matt’s Back!

Matt Gagnon returned after a two-week absence, discussing his difficulty remembering his password and the frequent change requirement. He shared…

Morning News Replay

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Barry Hobbins

Former State Senator and Maine Public Advocate joins Charlie Summers to talk about the current political climate

Morning News Replay

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Sen. Trey Stewart

Host Charlie Summers welcomes State Senator Trey Stewart on to the WGAN Morning News to get his take on our local and national politics

Morning News Replay

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Steve Dimillo

Steve Dimillo of Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant joins guest host Charlie Summers on this Labor Day to talk about how the summer season went, and what he thinks about the idea of a $19 minimum wage in Portland.

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski- Portland Rugby Club

The sport of Rugby is growing in the greater Portland area, and Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski from the Portland Rugby Club join guest host Charlie Summers to talk about the new facility that is being built in Scarborough, and why it will attract new fans to the sport.

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Tom Baran- AAA of Northern new England

Tom Baran from AAA of Northern new England joins guest host Charlie Summers to talk about what to expect for travel for this Labor Day weekend

Morning News Replay

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Who is Charlie Summers?

Charlie Summers is filling in for Matt Gagnon today and on Labor Day. His name is likely familiar to some, but others may wonder- who IS Charlie Summers?

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Jim Siodla

Host Josh Filler welcomes Jim Siodla, Associate Professor of Economics at Colby College onto the show to talk about rising costs of housing in the state of Maine.

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Jason Savage

Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party

Morning News Replay

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Josh Filler- Opening Segment

Josh Filler is in for Matt Gagnohn. In the first segment of today’s show, Josh previews today’s show, along with Jason Taylor in the Newsbooth and Jeremy Mixer filling in for producer Danny Martignetti.

Local Headlines

2 days ago in Local

Gov. Mills authorizes use of COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 6 months and older

A new standing order from Gov. Janet Mills on Friday authorizes healthcare providers to offer the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who wants one.

2 days ago in Local

Occupant of Amish buggy injured in Aroostook County crash

A crash between a horse-drawn Amish buggy and a pickup truck left one person with minor injuries.

3 days ago in Local

Maine Principals Fight DOJ Request for Student Names in Transgender Athlete Case

TheTrump administration sued Maine in April for not complying with an executive order barring transgender athletes from sports

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

2 days ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

2 days ago in National

The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.

3 days ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.