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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

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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

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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

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  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

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

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Tech Talk With 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 7, 202505/07/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Biden’s Decision

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Matt Gagnon discusses Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, criticizing the timing and its impact on…

Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025

Making A Campaign Work

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Matt discusses the influx of candidates for various political positions, particularly in Maine, highlighting the long list of potential Republican…

Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025

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…

Local Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine

3 hours ago in Local

3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland

Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.

6 hours ago in Local

Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement

A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

2 days ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

5 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

5 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…