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Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

Wicked Sports Weekend

In Local, Podcasts

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

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

Maine Policy Institute

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Harris Van Pate from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt regularly for a segment

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

The Save Act

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Matt Gagnon discussed Representative Jared Golden’s support for the Save Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.…

Friday, April 11, 202504/11/2025

No Bacon For Matt

In Local, Podcasts

The conversation revolves around the “Eggs and Issues” event, discussed various topics, including AI. Despite being engaged, Matt forgot to…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Thursday Calls & Topics

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon discusses the political climate, focusing on Trump’s attacks on Maine’s governor and the federal government’s spending. David from…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Capital Insights

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Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Exceptional service for fine European cars and their owners! Call Autowerkes Maine…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

Mike Pollastri | The Roux Institute

In Local, Podcasts

  Eggs & Issues: “Beyond the AI Hype: Business Opportunities & Practicing AI Responsibly” Topic: Responsible AI & Experiential AI…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

U.S. Tariff Policy

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The discussion covered the U.S. tariff policy, with a 10% baseline for other countries and a 125% tariff for China…

Thursday, April 10, 202504/10/2025

90 Day Pause

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President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher targeted tariffs for most countries, excluding China, which now faces a…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Fresh

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

2 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.

4 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…