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Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Teacher Salaries

https://open.spotify.com/episode/652aiZBfvZxq3lAvN9tRPY?si=Ql6eXFKjSTG80olK3Hmbkg Scott from Kennebunk criticizes the governor’s proposal to increase teacher salaries, arguing that it rewards failure. He advocates for…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Owen McCarthy

In Local, Podcasts

Owen McCarthy, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, joins us to share his vision for Maine and how to grow…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Hate Speech

In Local, Podcasts

The discussion centered on the escalation of political rhetoric, particularly hate speech, in the U.S. starting from Donald Trump’s 2020…

Tuesday, April 28, 202604/28/2026

Dental Pains & Decline In Portland

In Local, Podcasts

The conversation revolves around Matt’s recent dental work and subsequent jaw pain, which he humorously compares to the city of…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

Security Discussion & Your Calls

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Mike from Harpswell criticized the security measures at a recent event, highlighting the lack of personnel in the stairwell and…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

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 27, 202604/27/2026

David Jones

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David Jones, a Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, discussed the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and an update on…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

Ballroom Breach & Personal Experience

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Matt Gagnon shares a personal anecdote about receiving 30 harassing phone calls from an individual who associated their workplace with…

Monday, April 27, 202604/27/2026

UM Sports Program

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The conversation revolves around the University of Maine’s sports programs, particularly its baseball and football teams.  Matt explains that the…

Local Headlines

18 hours ago in Local

Winthrop Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Officers say Winthrop Police were first to arrive.

18 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Ask for Help With Unsolved 2005 Homicide

Police say an investigation led to the man's death being ruled a homicide.

19 hours ago in Local

Humpback Whales Now Feeding Close to Shore in Maine

Maine Department of Marine Resources-NOAA Whale Spotting

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.