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Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Protecting Presidential Memorials

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The discussion examined a blocked congressional bill aimed at protecting presidential memorials and debated whether the Kennedy Center falls under…

Wednesday, September 30, 202609/30/2026

Jackson’s Short Campaign

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The discussion characterized Jackson’s campaign as short because he replaced Graham Platner late in the election cycle.

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Maine Voter Disengagement

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Matt discussed voter disengagement in Maine and the political factors shaping how voters view the governor’s race.

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Hoffer’s High School Sports

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Matt Gagnon talks with Michael Hoffer for the latest from Maine high school sports. They break down the week’s biggest…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

George Mitchell’s Public Honors

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Matt discussed whether George Mitchell’s public honors should be removed over his association with Jeffrey Epstein, despite Mitchell not being…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Maine Energy Costs

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Matt examined competing explanations for Maine’s high energy costs, focusing on state policy while also considering the impact of the…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

George Mitchell’s Name Removed

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Matt examined the University of Maine System’s decision to remove George Mitchell’s name from three programs after his repeated appearance…

Tuesday, September 29, 202609/29/2026

Vandalism at Collins’ Office

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The discussion focused on vandalism at Susan Collins’ Biddeford office and whether media coverage accurately conveyed its seriousness.

Monday, September 28, 202609/28/2026

Property Tax Relief

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Matt discussed executive spending rescissions and disagreements over property-tax relief for senior citizens.

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

9 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in National

AP Poll: Why Republicans Lost the Midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear…

3 days ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.