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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Former Portland City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Spencer Thibodeau give their Analysis of…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Takeover Of Gaza?

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Matt Gagnon discusses President Trump’s proposal to take long-term ownership of Gaza, suggesting relocating its residents to a new country…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

George Hale & Ric Tyler | WVOM

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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Access To Private Information

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Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape, highlighting the recent congressional grandstanding over Elon Musk’s access to government records. He criticizes…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Plastic Bags

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Matt recounts a frustrating experience at the grocery store where they ended up with a heavy load of items due…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Leaf Blowers

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Matt expresses frustration over a proposed gas leaf blower ban, viewing it as an overreach by city councils to regulate…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Pauses & Education

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Matt Gagnon discussed the recent 30-day tariff pause on Mexico and Canada by President Trump, emphasizing the potential economic impact…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Dept Of Education

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Matt Gagnon discusses the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education, emphasizing that elimination requires congressional action, which…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

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, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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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…

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement

Fresh

A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.

1 day ago in Local

Eastport to lose city’s only grocery store next month

While a Family Dollar location is still open in the city, the closure now means that residents will have to drive 40 minutes away to a Walmart in Calais just for fresh produce.

1 day ago in Local

Dolly Parton’s “Imagination Library” program to expand operations into Central Maine

To date, the program has gifted more than 330 million books to children around the world, with 10,000 children in Maine already enrolled.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

2 days ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

5 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

5 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…