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Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025

Caller Of The Week 5/2/25

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Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025

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…

Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025

Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025

Rep. David Boyer

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  Representative David Boyer discussed his bill on senatorial appointments by the governor, which requires the appointee to be from…

Friday, May 2, 202505/02/2025

TGIF, But A Rainy Weekend

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The conversation revolves around the enjoyment of work and the anticipation of the weekend. Matt expresses a fondness for Fridays,…

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Thursday Call & Topics

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Kira from Buxton criticized MSNBC for biased reporting on Trump’s first 100 days, questioning the media’s accountability. The host defended…

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

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, May 1, 202505/01/2025

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 1, 202505/01/2025

Jason Savage

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

Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

Kids First Center

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Matt Gagnon interviews Tammy Weston, a board member of Kids First Center, to discuss the organization’s 2025 gala on May…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Maine Cellphones Ban in Schools Getting Early Positive Reviews

Fresh

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

6 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.

16 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.