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Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026

Coffee & Politics

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number…

Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026

Politics, Security & Failed Policies

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The conversation critiques the renaming of Lake Ontario and the Department of War, labeling it as a trivial act by…

Friday, August 28, 202608/28/2026

Collins, Jackson & the Debate Stage

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins has agreed to four debates against Democratic challenger Troy Jackson, with the first scheduled for early…

Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026

Mail-In Ballot Battle

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The discussion focused on the implementation of the president’s executive order on mail-in ballots, which requires states to upload voter…

Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026

Iran’s Assassination Network

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Brad Garrett, ABC News crime and terrorism analyst, discussed Iran’s use of criminal gangs for assassinations, citing a case where…

Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026

AI, Immigration & Accountability

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The discussion covered several key points: Mainwire reported a state check sent to a deceased person’s estate, raising concerns about…

Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026

Jason Savage

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Josh Filler speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party

Thursday, August 27, 202608/27/2026

Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement

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The conversation discusses the $17 billion Meta (Facebook) settlement, with Maine receiving $56 million, or 0.3% of the total. Josh…

Wednesday, August 26, 202608/26/2026

Use Of AI

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The discussion centered on the use of AI in writing, particularly in an op-ed by Stanley Druckenmiller in the Wall…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Pentagon approves funding for destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works

Fresh

Bath Iron Works has gotten the green light to build one of two guided missile destroyers approved by the Pentagon this year.

2 hours ago in Local

Federal appeals court dismisses defamation lawsuit filed by Maine lobster groups

Fresh

A defamation lawsuit filed against a California conservation group that urged consumers to avoid American lobster has been dismissed.

9 hours ago in Local

WGAN Radiothon Thursday to Benefit Veterans and their Families

This year, Governor Janet Mills has declared Thursday "Veterans Forward Day" in Maine.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

5 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.