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Wednesday, January 1, 202501/01/2025

US Attorney Darcie N. McElwee

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Steve Woods and Dr. Jeffrey Barkin are in for Matt for “A Healthy Conversation” during today’s WGAN Morning News. For the final hour of the show, they welcome United States Attorney for the District of Maine Darcie N. McElwee, who was nominated by President Biden on August 10, 2021, and sworn into office on October 8, 2021.

Wednesday, January 1, 202501/01/2025

Bill Green

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If you’ve spent any amount in time in Maine- you know Bill Green! He was the long time host of “Bill Green’s Maine” on Newscenter 6 WCSH and Newscenter 2 WLBZ in Bangor. While he no longer produces the show, reruns air weekdays after the 12PM news on WCSH-6. Bill joins today’s guest hosts- Steve Woods and Dr. Jeffrey Barkin for…a healthy conversation.

Wednesday, January 1, 202501/01/2025

A Healthy Conversation

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Matt is off for the New Year’s holiday, so once again we’re happy to welcome the hosts of “A Healthy Conversation” to the WGAN studios for New Years Day. Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin start off the first hour with…. a healthy conversation.

You can hear their show regularly Sundays from 11AM-noon here on Newsradio WGAN!

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

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…

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

WVOM Cross Over

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Matt speaks with Ric Tyler of George Hale Ric Tyle on the top stories of 2024

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

Looking Back At 2024

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Matt looks back at 2024 on some of the top stories and also more about Biden, while taking your calls.

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

NYE & NYD Forecast

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We speak with Meteorologist Jeff Nordeen about the forecast for NYE tonight and NYD tomorrow forecast and this unseasonably warm…

Tuesday, December 31, 202412/31/2024

Getting Ready For NYE

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We discuss getting ready for NYE and why Matt doesn’t care much for it

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Peter Maer On Carter’s Passing

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We speak with Former White House Correspondent & Carter Historian Peter Maer on Jimmy Carter’s passing.

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Grace Curley

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The Grace Curley Show airs daily from noon to 3 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace teams up with…

Local Headlines

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Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

1 day ago in Local

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

2 days 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.

National Headlines

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

4 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.