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Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Eye On Politics

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

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

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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, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the city’s funding battle with the state of Maine, highlighting a new rule from DHHS…

Wednesday, April 23, 202504/23/2025

Student Loan Portfolio

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The discussion focused on the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio, with only 40% of borrowers currently repaying. Aaron Chadbourne highlighted…

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

Pope Francis The First with Norah O’Donnell

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During this CBS Special Report anchored by Norah O’Donnell , you’ll hear from Pope Francis about his life and legacy…

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

Sabina Castelfranco

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On WGAN Morning News, Aaron Chadbourne discusses the passing of Pope Francis with CBS reporter Sabina Castelfranco in Rome. The…

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

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 22, 202504/22/2025

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 22, 202504/22/2025

Kristofor Healey

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

Tuesday, April 22, 202504/22/2025

National Work Zone Awareness Week

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Aaron Chadbourne and Rebecca Grover from the Maine Turnpike Authority discussed the importance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, which…

Local Headlines

43 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.

5 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.