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Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025

Protests in LA

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The discussion centered on the protests in LA, with Aaron Chadbourne supporting Trump’s deployment of the National Guard, criticizing Gavin…

Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025

Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

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Joe Lundberg, an AccuWeather meteorologist, discussed the recent weather patterns, noting that it has been 11 weeks since a weekend…

Monday, June 9, 202506/09/2025

Weekend Sunshine

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The conversation on the WGAN Morning News covered the recent weather. Aaron Chadbourne reminisced about past summers and the importance…

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Maine Points: The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter

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Danny speaks with Drew Wyman, Executive Director and Jill Carney Director of Public Policy with The Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

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, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Decarbonizing Buildings

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Jim from South Portland, working for a multinational engineering company, discussed the challenges of decarbonizing buildings in Massachusetts, including the…

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Charlie Summers

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Phil Harriman discusses with Charlie Summers the Energy Choice Act (LD 556), which aims to protect Mainers’ right to choose…

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

D-Day

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Phil Harriman, guest hosting for Matt Gagnon, commemorates the 81st anniversary of D-Day, highlighting Operation Overlord as a turning point…

Friday, June 6, 202506/06/2025

Eggs & Issues + Shawn Moody

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Phil Harriman, hosting in place of Matt Gagnon, discusses the housing shortage crisis in Maine and the upcoming “Eggs and…

Local Headlines

6 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.

11 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.

20 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.