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Tuesday, August 18, 202008/18/2020

Day 1 DNC

Democrats put divisions aside to rally behind Biden at convention……Michelle Obama, Capping Off First Night of Democratic Convention…..Three takeaways from…

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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.

Local Headlines

11 hours ago in Local

Maine Shrimp Industry Struggling, With Fishermen Catching Few in 2025

Fishermen have been under a moratorium on catching shrimp for more than a decade.

12 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Pushes for NIH Funding, Criticizes Medicaid Cuts in Appearance

Collins spoke at Monday's World Medical Innovation Forum in Boston

13 hours ago in Local

Cape Elizabeth Man to Pay $1.24M to Settle COVID Loan Lawsuit

Federal prosecutors say a man used a loan intended to help businesses fend off pandemic hardships for personal enrichment.

National Headlines

14 minutes ago in National

New York judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand

Fresh

A judge on Monday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state's second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate.

17 hours ago in National, Trending

US and China reach a framework deal on TikTok

A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain.

4 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.

4 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.