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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 &…

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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…

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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…

WGAN 98-5

Tuesday, April 7, 202004/07/2020

Pass-Fail Grades / Bangor Schools

Matt  Gagnon talks about Bangor schools shifting to pass-fail grades after school buildings close. 

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

5 hours ago in Local

2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 day ago in National

Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products over salmonella concerns

Taylor Fresh Foods, parent company of Taylor Farms, is voluntarily recalling some products that include jalapenos because of worries about a possible salmonella contamination.

3 days ago in Local, National

Blanche confirmed as attorney general despite opposition from Collins and King

Blanche, who had been serving as acting head of the Justice Department since April, was narrowly confirmed this morning in a 50-49 vote.

5 days ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.