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Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025

A New Pope

In Local, Podcasts

  The conversation revolves around the unexpected selection of an American Pope, with Matt Gagnon explaining the rarity of such…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Josh Filler

In Local, Podcasts

We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Jason Savage

In Local, Podcasts

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

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Voter ID + Poll Question

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon criticized Shenna Bellows for manipulating the language of a voter ID referendum question, leading with less popular changes…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Casco Bay Heat Pump

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon interviews Mike Hedge from Casco Bay Heat Pump about changes to the Efficiency Maine rebate system for heat…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Real ID Issues

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon discusses the challenges of obtaining a REAL ID, noting his upcoming flights in June, July, August, and October.…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Michael Hoffer

In Local, Podcasts

  Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High Sports as well as the launch of Hoffer’s high school sports…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Eye On Politics

In Local, Podcasts

Josh Filler and BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

In Local, Podcasts

Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

In Local, Podcasts

Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, discussed the ongoing budgetary issues in Augusta, including the need for…

Local Headlines

1 day ago in Local

Portland Community Rallies to Support Local Family with ‘Tee Off for Doc’ Charity Event

Community members are coming together next month for "Tee Off for Doc," a lively night of mini golf, local trivia, and live music at minibar in support of a local family following a recent kidney transplant

1 day ago in Local

Portland Launching Most Extensive Transit Study in Three Decades to Fix Historic Bottlenecks

Portland is launching Portland in Motion, its most comprehensive transportation study in over 30 years.

2 days ago in Local

Bangor Police Looking for a Person Who Used a Stolen Debit Card in a Convenience Store

The illegal transaction occurred at the Big Apple Convenience Store on State Street.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

3 days ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

4 days ago in Local, National

Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running…