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Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026

Unions & Politics

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid an internal misconduct probe, making her the third cabinet official to leave the Trump…

Tuesday, April 21, 202604/21/2026

Gubernatorial Race

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The conversation revolves around the gubernatorial race in Maine, with Ben Midgley being a top contender. The speakers discuss the…

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Monday Calls & Topics

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The discussion centered on the complexities of understanding Iran’s societal and political dynamics. Bruce mentioned Rick Steves’ 2009 PBS documentary…

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Maine Wire Mondays

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Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Grace Curley

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The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us…

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

Jonathan Bush

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Jonathan Bush, a Republican candidate for governor in 2026, discussed his campaign strategy and key issues. He highlighted his experience,…

Monday, April 20, 202604/20/2026

420 Term + Straw Poll

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The conversation revolves around the origin of the term “420,” which started in 1971 in San Rafael, California, as a…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Coffee & Politics

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number…

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Caller Of The Week 4/17/26

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Rick from Sanford is our Caller Of The Week!

Friday, April 17, 202604/17/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.  

Local Headlines

1 day ago in Local

Portland Community Rallies to Support Local Family with ‘Tee Off for Doc’ Charity Event

Community members are coming together next month for "Tee Off for Doc," a lively night of mini golf, local trivia, and live music at minibar in support of a local family following a recent kidney transplant

1 day ago in Local

Portland Launching Most Extensive Transit Study in Three Decades to Fix Historic Bottlenecks

Portland is launching Portland in Motion, its most comprehensive transportation study in over 30 years.

2 days ago in Local

Bangor Police Looking for a Person Who Used a Stolen Debit Card in a Convenience Store

The illegal transaction occurred at the Big Apple Convenience Store on State Street.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

3 days ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

4 days ago in Local, National

Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running…