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Thursday, December 19, 202412/19/2024

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is An attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, December 19, 202412/19/2024

Jason Savage

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

Thursday, December 19, 202412/19/2024

New Baby, Politics & More

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Matt has baby #5  yesterday….Getting ready for Christmas, Will there be a government shutdown and so much more as guest…

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Former Portland City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Spencer Thibodeau give their Analysis of Maine…

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

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Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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Portland Mayor Mark Dion joins WGAN for his Bi-Weekly segment, discussing all that is happening in Portland, Including: Three Portland…

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

AOC Loses Bid | Electoral Vote

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) lost the bid to be the leading Democrat on the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday, following reports…

Wednesday, December 18, 202412/18/2024

Aaron In For Matt

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Aaron Chadbourne is in for Matt Gagnon while he has baby #5

Tuesday, December 17, 202412/17/2024

What Should Matt Name His Son?

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As matt prepares for his fifth child, he’s still at crossroads on names.

Tuesday, December 17, 202412/17/2024

Phil Harriman

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

Local Headlines

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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.

2 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.