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Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

NPR Suspends Veteran Editor

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NPR suspends veteran editor after his public criticism; NPR CEO Faces Criticism Over Tweets Supporting Progressives

Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

Maine House Bills Approved

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Maine House narrowly approves 72-hour waiting period on gun purchases, ban on bump stocks.  Janet Mills and top Democrat spar

Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

4/16/24 Morning News Playback

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Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

Taxes & Maine Legislature Bills

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Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

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 16, 202404/16/2024

Jonah Davids – MPI

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We speak with Jonah Davids , Research Fellow, Maine Policy Institute on Release of the new report: The Decline of…

Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

Kristopher Healey

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Homeland Security Analyst Kristofor Healey joins Matt to discuss his take on the current events. Homeland Security Analyst Kristofor Healey…

Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

What Happened In The Legislature

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Today is the final session for the Maine Legislature.  Here’s what’s happening. Gov. Mills allows proposal to join national popular…

Tuesday, April 16, 202404/16/2024

Money Tips for Teens

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We speak with Jon Paradise with Town & Country Federal Credit Union on  5 Money Tips for Teens You might…

Monday, April 15, 202404/15/2024

4/15/24 Morning News Playback

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Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Governor Mills Wants Transparency on ICE Operation in Maine

Mills said that President Donald Trump’s office hasn't returned her calls regarding the operation launched this week.

3 hours ago in Local

ICE Agents Detain Man in Portland, Leave Car Running with Smashed Windows

It's not known where the Columbian was taken by immigration enforcement agents.

4 hours ago in Local

Two Mainers Named to U.S. Olympic Team in Skiing, Snowboarding

The Olympics will kick off on February 6th in Milan, Italy.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.

2 days ago in National

House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.

3 days ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

1 week ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.