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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

NPR Editor Update & Al’s Back

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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Jason Savage

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Keeping you informed about what’s going on in state and national politics, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason…

Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Matt’s BDN Opinion Piece

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Matt goes over his weekly column for The Bangor Daily News. Here’s a quick except “For the last five years,…

Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Animal Politics

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It’s National Animal Cracker Day.  Plus, updates on what’s happening in the Maine Legislature.

Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

4/17/24 Morning News Playback

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Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

Distraction From Politics

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Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

Eye On Politics

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Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, April 17, 202404/17/2024

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 17, 202404/17/2024

Rep. Laurel Libby

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Rep. Laurel Libby joins Matt to discuss the last day of the legislation session.

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

Local Headlines

2 days ago in Local

Elderly Winslow man killed in single-vehicle crash

A crash in Vassalboro left a 92-year-old Winslow man dead.

2 days ago in Local

Maine high court upholds decision to keep transgender athlete question off November ballot

A question about transgender students will not appear on the state ballot after a ruling from Maine's highest court.

3 days ago in Local

Maine Homes Prices Surge to Record Level for June

The number of home sold also increased over a year ago.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

4 days ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.

4 days ago in National

Oil prices rise, and stocks fall worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices are rising, and stock markets are falling worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

4 days ago in National

Succession fight is already underway as calls mount for Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race

Democratic nominee Graham Platner hasn't resigned from the Maine U.S. Senate race following an allegation of sexual assault. But the succession battle to take his place was already underway Tuesday.