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Morning News Replay

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

George Hale & Ric Tyler | WVOM

Morning News Replay

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Access To Private Information

Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape, highlighting the recent congressional grandstanding over Elon Musk’s access to government records. He criticizes…

Morning News Replay

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Plastic Bags

Matt recounts a frustrating experience at the grocery store where they ended up with a heavy load of items due…

Morning News Replay

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Leaf Blowers

Matt expresses frustration over a proposed gas leaf blower ban, viewing it as an overreach by city councils to regulate…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Pauses & Education

Matt Gagnon discussed the recent 30-day tariff pause on Mexico and Canada by President Trump, emphasizing the potential economic impact…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Dept Of Education

Matt Gagnon discusses the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education, emphasizing that elimination requires congressional action, which…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Phil Harriman

Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Kristofor Healey

Homeland Security Analyst Kristofor Healey joins Matt to discuss his take on the current events. This morning, he covers: Trump,…

Morning News Replay

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Threats

Matt Gagnon discusses the implications of President Trump’s tariff pause with Mexico and Canada, questioning the strategic goals behind the…

Local Headlines

7 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.

8 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

9 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 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.

4 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.