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Thursday, May 1, 202505/01/2025

It’s May 1st!

In Local, Podcasts

The conversation revolves around the rapid progression of time, with participants noting the transition into May and the upcoming Memorial…

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Wednesday Calls & Topics

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Larry from Hallowell expressed concern about a new gun law requiring guns to be locked in cars. They discussed a…

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and former State Senator and former Secretary of State Bill Diamond give their Analysis…

Wednesday, April 30, 202504/30/2025

Amazon’s Plan

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Matt Gagnon discussed Amazon’s plan to include tariff costs in product prices, which was criticized by President Trump before implementation.…

Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025

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…

Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center offering shuttle service to work or home, make an appointment…

Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025

Kristofor Healey

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Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, April 29, 202504/29/2025

Taking Care Of Your Health

In Local, Podcasts

Danny shared his experience at the Maine Medical Center, where he had a colonoscopy. He praised Dr. Roberts and humorously…

Monday, April 28, 202504/28/2025

Grace Curley

In ABC, Local, Podcasts

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with Matt to talk about the latest developments in national politics.

Monday, April 28, 202504/28/2025

Maine Wire Monday’s

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Steve Robinson, Editor-in-Chief of the Maine Wire, speaks to Matt about the decline of The Bangor Daily News, along with

Local Headlines

57 minutes 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.

15 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.