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Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Jimmy Carter’s Passing & Legacy

In Local, Podcasts

Matt discusses the passing of Jimmy Carter and takes your calls on what you remember most about his Legacy.

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Wicked Sports Weekend

In Local, Podcasts

We speak with John Tomase about All Things New England Sports with “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Maine Policy Institute

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Harris Van Pate from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt for this week’s segment.

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

John Baldacci

In ABC, Local, Podcasts

Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics. Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine.Route 1 in Freeport. Trust Autowerkes Maine to provide the special service your vehicle needs. Call 865-6600

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

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 Homeland Security official, Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.

This morning, he covers:

1- Subway burning incident
2- Speaker Johnson’s future
3- Christmas

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

Jason Savage

In Local, Podcasts

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

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Christmas Wishes + Ma Ma Martignetti

In Local, Podcasts

We get the last of our Christmas wishes and play an old favorite from Ma Ma Martignetti.

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Phil Harriman

In Local, Podcasts

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

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

How It All Started | Trump’s Greenland

In Local, Podcasts

Matt goes over how it all started with working here at WGAN with Steve Robinson, Howie Carr.

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Kristofor Healey

In Local, Podcasts

Homeland Security Analyst Kristofor Healey joins Matt to discuss his take on the current events. Biden commutes death sentences of…

Local Headlines

29 minutes ago in Local

Threat prompts closure of Noble High and Middle schools on Halloween

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Noble Middle and High schools are closed on Friday following reports of a threat.

3 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police seek Patten man as part of ongoing investigation

Police are asking for help as they search for a Patten man.

23 hours ago in Local

Two Women Arrested After High Speed Chase from Maine to Canada

Officers say the chase went north on I-95 at a high speed and continued through the U.S. port of entry into Canada.

National Headlines

10 hours ago in National

US stocks slip as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations

Options trader Steven Rodriguez works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

10 hours ago in National, Trending

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

10 hours ago in National

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.

10 hours ago in National

New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, on Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.