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Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025

Deployment of Troops

In Podcasts

Matt Gagnon discussed the deployment of troops in Washington, DC, highlighting the irony of patrolling in the safe Georgetown neighborhood,…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

The Evolution Of Music

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon and Jason discuss the significant release of multiple iconic albums within a short period in 1991, including Metallica’s…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Eye On Politics

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Former Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political Consultant & in for BJ McAllister is Keith Mestrich , who’s…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Benjamin Sharoni

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Benjamin (Benny) Sharoni is the current Consul General of the State of Israel to New England, heading its mission in…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Mayor Mark Dion

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Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the recent city council meeting on a moratorium on new concert venues, specifically targeting Live…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

New Congressional Maps?

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Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps are returning, feeling they have…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

New Venue In Portland?

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The Portland City Council voted 6-3 to approve an 180-day moratorium on new theaters and performance halls, blocking Live Nation’s…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Tragic Case of Kelly Brown

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The conversation centers on the tragic case of Kelly Brown, a 40-year-old from Pennsylvania, who was arrested for manslaughter after…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

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, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Four Face Felony Drug Trafficking Charges After Raid at Augusta Home

DEA agents and Augusta Police raided the residence on Tuesday.

9 hours ago in Local

New Hampshire Man Charged for Reportedly Leaving Crash that Injured Highway Worker

Police say the driver continued without stopping.

11 hours ago in Local

Citgo will reduce emissions, fund research into harmful effects from South Portland petroleum tanks

Citgo says its reducing emissions at its petroleum tanks in South Portland over concerns about potential health issues linked to the tanks.

National Headlines

6 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

7 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

1 week ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.