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Monday, December 9, 202412/09/2024

Juan Soto’s Contract

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Juan Soto contract: Mets’ $765 million deal includes opt-out clause, big signing bonus and no deferred money

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Bill Harwood- Segments 5 and 6

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Bill Harwood is the retiring Public Advocate for the PUC, he joins Shawn Moody for two segments to discuss what he has done and how we should go forward. Also, at the start of the second segment, News Anchor Tony Randazzo and Inside Maine Producer talk about the wonderful experiences they had working at the Zone Corporation in the earlier days of radio. The Zone Corporation is owned by Maine bestselling author Stephen King, who announced earlier this week he would be shutting down his three radio stations at the end of the month.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Shawn Moody- Segment 4

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The phones are open for your calls in the fourth segment of today’s show!

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Bill Diamond- Walk A Mile In Their Shoes- Segment 3

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Former State Senator and Secretary of State Bill Diamond joins host Shawn Moody to talk about the organization he founded, “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” and how the organization helps the community.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Jeff Pierce- Wreaths Across America- Segment 2

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Jeff Pierce from Wreaths Across America joins Shawn by Phone as the trek from Columbia Falls, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery begins today. Jeff talks about the history of the non-profit organization, and how you can help support the cause.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Shawn Moody- Segment 1

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Shawn Moody hosts this weeks show, and gives a preview of the phenominal show ahead!

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Caller Of The Week 12/6/24

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Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Coffee and Politics

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Gregg Lagerquist from CBS-13 joins Matt in-studio to discuss his take on the latest news.

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Holiday 100 2024 Goal Exceeded!

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Matt speaks with Major Keith Jache and Major Katie Jache  of  The Salvation Army, Greater Portland about our annual Holiday…

Local Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

ICE in Maine: What you need to know.

With immigration enforcement ramping up operations in the Pine Tree State this past week, a flurry of information on arrests, protests, and reactions have come out. We here at WGAN want to break it down so far.

1 day ago in Local

Maine DHHS found to have overpaid millions for childhood autism services

A federal audit has revealed that Maine made more than $45 million in overpayments to groups that offer support services for children with autism from 2019 to 2023.

1 day ago in Local

York County confirms arrest of corrections officer by ICE agents

The York County Sheriff says a corrections officer with no criminal record is now in ICE detention.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

1 day ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

4 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

4 days ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.