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Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025

Caller Of The Week 5/30/25

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Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025

Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025

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, May 30, 202505/30/2025

Maine Policy Institute

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

Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025

REEL Recovery Film Festival 2025

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Jessica Molleur, Assistant Program Director at the Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR), discussed the New England Reel Recovery Film…

Friday, May 30, 202505/30/2025

TGIF

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The conversation revolves around the participants’ frustration with the weather, particularly the frequent rain on weekends in Maine. Matt Gagnon…

Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025

Thursday Call & Topics

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The conversation revolves around a discussion on political corruption and the nature of power. Al criticizes all politicians for their…

Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025

Revoking Visas

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The U.S. State Department, under President Trump’s leadership, plans to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students with ties to the…

Thursday, May 29, 202505/29/2025

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, May 29, 202505/29/2025

Jason Savage

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Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party.

Local Headlines

5 seconds ago in Local

Rumford police investigate apparent gunfire damage to clock tower

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Police in Rumford are investigating gunfire damage to a clock tower.

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.

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.