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Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Eggs & Issues Tease

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Matt speaks with President & CEO, Quincy Hentzel Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on upcoming Eggs & Issues: Beyond the…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Tariff Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed Congressman Jared Golden’s statement on President Trump’s new tariff policies, which Golden supports as a step towards…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

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, April 3, 202504/03/2025

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, April 3, 202504/03/2025

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, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Congrats To 25 Years!

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Matt Gagnon congratulated Dr. Brian Boynton of Yarmouth Dental on its 25th anniversary. He praised the practice, noting his positive…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

The Announced Tariffs

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Matt Gagnon discussed the impact of President Trump’s new tariffs, which include a 10% baseline rate on all imports and…

Wednesday, April 2, 202504/02/2025

Wednesday Calls & Topics

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Matt Gagnon discussed recent special elections in Florida and Wisconsin. In Florida’s 1st and 6th districts, Democrats faced steep odds…

Wednesday, April 2, 202504/02/2025

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 2, 202504/02/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, discussed the recent legislative session focused on budget negotiations. Despite a…

Local Headlines

3 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.

12 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.

13 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Endorses Dunlap in 2nd Congressional District One Week Before Election

King released a video Tuesday endorsing Dunlap.

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.