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Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

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, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Texas Democrats’ absence

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Matt Gagnon discussed the Texas Democrats’ absence from the state to prevent a quorum and delay GOP efforts to redraw…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Howie’s on vacation and in for Howie all week is Aaron Chadbourne.

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Kristofor Healey

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Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

St. Peter’s Festival Preparation

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We speak with Michael Colello Co-chairman, St. Peter’s Bazaar & Italian Street Festival The 100th Annual St. Peter’s Italian Festival…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Trusting Economic Data

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Matt Gagnon discusses the trustworthiness of economic data, emphasizing the importance of timely, albeit imperfect, estimates for policy and business…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Increase In Rates

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Matt Gagnon discussed the significant increase in electricity rates in Maine, noting a 36.3% rise from May 2024 to May…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Maine Wire Monday’s

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Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt Gagnon to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Road Trips & Sharks

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Matt Gagnon discusses his plans for a road trip with Greg, who shares memories of a memorable trip to Oregon.…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

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…

Local Headlines

18 hours ago in Local

Dexter Police Searching for Missing Man

Officers say 35-year-old Kirt Cookson was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday

18 hours ago in Local

Man Reportedly Wielding Knife Killed by Police at Home in Hartford

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to search a home on Main Street

19 hours ago in Local

Man Safe After Dramatic Rescue at Great Falls in Auburm

Police say they located the man out on the rocks at Great Falls

National Headlines

7 hours 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.

7 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

7 hours ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

24 hours ago in National

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.