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WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Craig Peterson

It’s Tech Talk with Craig Peterson and he gives us an update about Discussing the differences between Zoom and Teams…

WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Jeana Roth / ARLGP

Jeana Roth / The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland speaks to Matt Gagnon about what they are doing for…

WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Helping Out During The Coronavirus

UMaine’s planetarium has been turned into a ‘supercomputer’ to assist in virus research…Dover-Foxcroft theater renting out its marquee to keep…

WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Eggs & Issues This Morning

Quincy Hentzel, Chief Executive Officer with Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce speaks to Matt Gagnon about this morning’s Eggs &…

WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Remote Learning

Maine education commissioner recommends remote learning for rest of school year.

WGAN 98-5

Wednesday, April 8, 202004/08/2020

Maine’s Primary Moved

Maine’s June primary likely to be pushed to July because of coronavirus

WGAN 98-5

Tuesday, April 7, 202004/07/2020

Bruce Poliquin / Connecting With Family

Bruce Poliquin speaks  to Matt Gagnon and shares A couple heartwarming stories about not being able visit his 90-year-old parents…

WGAN 98-5

Tuesday, April 7, 202004/07/2020

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update about Portland’s ongoing response to COVID-19.  All vehicle access to back cove…

WGAN 98-5

Tuesday, April 7, 202004/07/2020

Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck

Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck speaks to Matt Gagnon. Court Activity Is Down. There is Concern about the possibility of…

WGAN 98-5

Tuesday, April 7, 202004/07/2020

Wayside Food Programs

Rachel Freedman, Special Project & Communications Manager with Wayside Food Programs in Portland speaks to Matt  Hunger Relief in the…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places

Fresh

Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.

3 hours ago in Local

The Maine Public Defense System Out of Money to Pay Attorneys

The commission is urging the legislature to pass a bill that provides funding on an emergency basis.

3 hours ago in Local

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley ordered held without bail

A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.

National Headlines

12 hours ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

1 day ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

2 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.