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Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Thirsty Thursday

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The conversation revolves around the concept of “Thirsty Thursday,” with participants discussing its popularity and the tendency to start the…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Wednesday Topics

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Governor Janet Mills has not yet formally withdrawn from the Democratic US Senate primary, which is less than 70 days…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Craig Peterson

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

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Laurel Libby

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Laurel Libby, a Maine state representative, discussed the end of the legislative session and going into the Mid-Terms

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Release Of Dobbs Decision

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The discussion centers on Molly Hemingway’s book, which reveals that Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Breyer delayed the release of the…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Political Fallout

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The conversation discusses the political fallout from the Democratic Party’s opposition to redistricting in states like Texas.  Matt criticizes the…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Hoffer’s High School Sports

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Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Capital Insights

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Phil Harriman joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on the current state of politics in…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Local Headlines

22 hours 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

23 hours 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…