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Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Pros & Cons of Tariffs

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Matt Gagnon discussed the potential benefits and drawbacks of Trump’s tariff policies, emphasizing the need for clear communication. He argued…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

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…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr…Sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, offering shuttle service to work or home, make an appointment today…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Stock Markets

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US stocks plummeted on Monday, with the Dow Jones down 2%, the S&P 500 down 2.7%, and the NASDAQ down…

Tuesday, March 11, 202503/11/2025

Free Speech Protections

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President Trump announced plans to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful U.S. resident and former Columbia University student, for…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Tariffs & Your Calls

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Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Maine Vintage Toys

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Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Grace Curley

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The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with Matt…

Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

Edward Tomic, The Maine Wire

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Monday, March 10, 202503/10/2025

A Continuing Resolution

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The conversation discusses a bill proposed by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson to extend current funding levels…

Local Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

3 hours ago in Local

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

1 day ago in Local

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

National Headlines

5 hours ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

1 day ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

1 day ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

2 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.