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Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025

Paul LePage

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Former Governor Paul LePage announced his run for Congress in Maine’s second district for 2026, criticizing incumbent Jared Golden for…

Thursday, May 22, 202505/22/2025

More On Tapper’s Book

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Matt Gagnon discusses the book “Tapper” and its revelations about the Biden family, particularly focusing on Beau Biden’s medical diagnosis…

Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Wednesday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed the revelations from the Tapper book about Joe Biden’s presidency, describing it as a “committee” and Biden…

Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political consultant & Maine’s DNC National Committeeman BJ McCollister give their Analysis of…

Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Importance Of Representation

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Alex from Westbrook called in to discuss the case of Representative Libby, who was censured and stripped of her voting…

Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Tech Talk

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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, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Laurel Libby

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  Laurel Libby discussed her recent Supreme Court victory, which restored her voting rights after a three-month suspension. The 7-2…

Wednesday, May 21, 202505/21/2025

Memorial Day Travel Forecast

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Matt speaks with Tom Baran Traffic Education Specialist with AAA Northern New England on Memorial Day Travel Forecast. He predicted…

Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025

Tuesday Calls & Topics

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Matt Gagnon and Bruce discussed the decline in governance, citing Troy Jackson’s run for Maine governor and the lack of…

Tuesday, May 20, 202505/20/2025

Phil Harriman

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

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.