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Thursday, June 12, 202506/12/2025

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, June 12, 202506/12/2025

Eggs & Issues

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Matt speaks with Peter Michaud – Managing Partner at M&R Development as we broadcast LIVE at Eggs & Issues: Turning…

Thursday, June 12, 202506/12/2025

Remembering Brian Wilson

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Matt Gagnon discussed the movie “Vanilla Sky” and its use of a song, reminisced about his early music experiences with…

Thursday, June 12, 202506/12/2025

Matt’s Back

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Matt Gagnon discusses his return to “Eggs and Issues” after a hiatus, noting the recent news, including Trump’s actions in…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

Wednesday Topics & Calls

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Aaron Chadbourne, sitting in for Matt, discussed the vulnerabilities of Hannah Pingree’s administration, particularly in addressing child deaths in state…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political consultant & subbing for BJ McCollister is Bill Diamond. Together they give…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

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, June 11, 202506/11/2025

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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Mayor Mark Dion discussed the city’s preparedness for protests, emphasizing the importance of lawful and orderly demonstrations. He praised the…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

Protests & Trump

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The conversation on the WGAN Morning News covered the ongoing protests and riots in LA, with President Trump, Gavin Newsom,…

Wednesday, June 11, 202506/11/2025

The Substitute Teacher

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Aaron Chadbourne, filling in for Matt Gagnon, discussed his last day on the show. He compared his role to a…

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Cellphones Ban in Schools Getting Early Positive Reviews

The new law, championed by Gov. Janet Mills, was meant to limit distractions and encourage real-life connections.

10 hours ago in Local

WGAN Remembers Portland Radio Legend Bud Sawyer

Maine radio legend Bud Sawyer has passed away at 94. WGAN remembers the longtime broadcaster, who began at the station in 1962 before becoming a familiar voice at WPOR.

19 hours ago in Local

New Poll Shows Jackson with Slight Lead Over Collins in Maine Senate Race

Jackson’s lead reflects a survey of likely voters.

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.

6 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.