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Monday, January 15, 202401/15/2024

Representative Austin Theriault

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State Representative Austin Theriault calls in to discuss his efforts in running for Congress to replace Jared Golden with guest host Aaron Chadbourne

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Coffee and Politics with Gregg Lagerquist

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Gregg Lagerquist from CBS 13 joins Matt to discuss the latest political (and sports) stories

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Wicked Sports Update with John Tomase

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John Tomase joins Matt every week to talk sports- and this week there is a lot to talk about.

Friday, January 12, 202401/12/2024

Maine Policy Institute- Jake Posik

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Jake Posik of the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt for his weekly segment

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

John Tomase

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Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots on Thursday and…

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics. Capital Insights…

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

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, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Eggs & Issues: Dr. Andy Mueller

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As the CEO of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit health care system spanning ten counties in Maine and Carroll County, N.H., Dr.…

Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Christie Drops Out

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Thursday, January 11, 202401/11/2024

Drew Cline | WFEA

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Local Headlines

15 hours ago in Local

Firefighter Killed in Searsmont Mill Explosion Identified

Firefighter Andrew Cross, 27, of the Morrill Fire Department, was killed in the line of duty while working to protect his community. This morning, a procession of over 100 first responders lined the roads to honor him and escort his remains back to Waldo County.

18 hours ago in Local

Body of missing Ellsworth paddleboarder found

20-year-old Grayson Mote went missing on May 5th after leaving his family's camp to go paddleboarding and didn't return for over an hour and a half.

18 hours ago in Local

Searsmont Fire Explosion Picked Up by Radar

The explosion during the fire was so large it was picked up by radar Friday afternoon.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

4 days ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

5 days ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

5 days ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.