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Wednesday, April 16, 202504/16/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and former State Senator and former Secretary of State Bill Diamond give their Analysis…

Wednesday, April 16, 202504/16/2025

Rep. Laurel Libby

In Local, Podcasts

Representative Laurel Libby discussed her ongoing lawsuit against the Attorney General, arguing that ethics rules and social media restrictions infringe…

Wednesday, April 16, 202504/16/2025

Dr. Ray | NYU

In Local, Podcasts

Dr. Ray Niaura, an expert in tobacco harm reduction at NYU, discussed Maine’s legislative proposals to raise taxes on cigarettes…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Tuesday Calls & Topics

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Janet Mills’ comments on Morning Joe about Social Security being at risk due to federal funding cuts were criticized by…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Phil Harriman

In Local, Podcasts

Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

In Local, Podcasts

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center offering shuttle service to work or home, make an appointment today at Route…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Funding Pulled From Harvard

In ABC, Podcasts

Harvard University has refused to comply with demands from the Trump administration, leading to the federal government freezing $2.2 billion…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Kristofor Healey

In Local, Podcasts

Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Pingree & Mills In The Media

In Local, Podcasts

In a town hall meeting, a mother questioned Chellie’s vote against the Women’s Fairness in Sports Act, expressing concern about…

Tuesday, April 15, 202504/15/2025

Mainers For Energy Choice

In Local, Podcasts

Charlie Summers from the Maine Energy Marketers Association discussed LD 556, a bill aimed at protecting energy choice in Maine.…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Updated

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.

5 hours ago in Local

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

Updated

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…