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Tuesday, September 2, 202509/02/2025

Matt’s Back!

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Matt Gagnon returned after a two-week absence, discussing his difficulty remembering his password and the frequent change requirement. He shared…

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Barry Hobbins

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Former State Senator and Maine Public Advocate joins Charlie Summers to talk about the current political climate

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Sen. Trey Stewart

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Host Charlie Summers welcomes State Senator Trey Stewart on to the WGAN Morning News to get his take on our local and national politics

Monday, September 1, 202509/01/2025

Steve Dimillo

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Steve Dimillo of Dimillo’s Floating Restaurant joins guest host Charlie Summers on this Labor Day to talk about how the summer season went, and what he thinks about the idea of a $19 minimum wage in Portland.

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski- Portland Rugby Club

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The sport of Rugby is growing in the greater Portland area, and Richard Pfeffer and Jim Shiminski from the Portland Rugby Club join guest host Charlie Summers to talk about the new facility that is being built in Scarborough, and why it will attract new fans to the sport.

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Tom Baran- AAA of Northern new England

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Tom Baran from AAA of Northern new England joins guest host Charlie Summers to talk about what to expect for travel for this Labor Day weekend

Friday, August 29, 202508/29/2025

Who is Charlie Summers?

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Charlie Summers is filling in for Matt Gagnon today and on Labor Day. His name is likely familiar to some, but others may wonder- who IS Charlie Summers?

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Jim Siodla

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Host Josh Filler welcomes Jim Siodla, Associate Professor of Economics at Colby College onto the show to talk about rising costs of housing in the state of Maine.

Thursday, August 28, 202508/28/2025

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, August 28, 202508/28/2025

Josh Filler- Opening Segment

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Josh Filler is in for Matt Gagnohn. In the first segment of today’s show, Josh previews today’s show, along with Jason Taylor in the Newsbooth and Jeremy Mixer filling in for producer Danny Martignetti.

Local Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Search suspended for Massachusetts boater last seen in York

A search for a missing 84-year-old Massachusetts man has been suspended after his boat was found abandoned on the shore in York.

11 hours ago in Local

Maine Dems hammer Collins over pay-to-play probe while she calls it ‘completely false’

The report arrived six weeks before an election where Collins is seeking her sixth term

19 hours ago in Local

Fall Foliage Report Shows High Color Change Hitting Northern Maine

The new report is also promoting fall events this weekend.

National Headlines

6 hours ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

2 days ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.