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Friday, August 7, 202608/07/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

In Local, Podcasts

We discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend” on Thursday instead of Friday!

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Why Was This Nurse Detained by ICE?

In Local, Podcasts

Nurses at a medical center protested the detention of Deborah Kapisha, a Zambian asylum seeker and nurse, by ICE for…

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Josh Filler

In Local, Podcasts

Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Troy’s Residency & Potential Fraud

In Local, Podcasts

The discussion centered on Troy Jackson’s residency and potential fraud regarding his travel reimbursements as a lawmaker. Matt questioned whether…

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Suspending Medicaid Providers

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The Mills administration announced it suspended payments to five Medicaid and Medicare providers suspected of fraud, terminated two for health…

Thursday, August 6, 202608/06/2026

Red Sox & Politics

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The conversation revolves around the show’s dynamics, the quality of the new chair provided by Aaron Chadborne, and the casual…

Wednesday, August 5, 202608/05/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics

Wednesday, August 5, 202608/05/2026

Tech Talk: 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, August 5, 202608/05/2026

Laurel Libby

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Laurel Libby discussed the Maine gubernatorial race, highlighting Hannah Pingree’s press conference on rural healthcare. Pingree, a long-time establishment figure,…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Pentagon approves funding for destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works

Fresh

Bath Iron Works has gotten the green light to build one of two guided missile destroyers approved by the Pentagon this year.

2 hours ago in Local

Federal appeals court dismisses defamation lawsuit filed by Maine lobster groups

Fresh

A defamation lawsuit filed against a California conservation group that urged consumers to avoid American lobster has been dismissed.

9 hours ago in Local

WGAN Radiothon Thursday to Benefit Veterans and their Families

This year, Governor Janet Mills has declared Thursday "Veterans Forward Day" in Maine.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

5 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.