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Thursday, May 9, 202405/09/2024

Judge dismisses lawsuit

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by mother who said school hid teen’s gender expression

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

5/8/24 Morning News Playback

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Steve Robinson, Editor In Chief at The Maine Wire fills in for Matt Gagnon for the rest of the week,…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Triad Weed: A Maine Wire Investigation

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Steve Robinson, Editor In Chief at The Maine Wire fills in for Matt Gagnon for the rest of the week,…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Eye On Politics

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Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and guest contributor Josh Filler give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

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, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Rep. Laurel Libby

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Steve Robinson, Editor In Chief at The Maine Wire fills in for Matt Gagnon for the rest of the week.…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Illicit Marijuana Trafficking Operation

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Campobello Holdings, Inc. arrived in Downeast Maine with promises to convert an antique sardine cannery in Eastport into a seafood…

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

Crossing The Border Illegally

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Steve Robinson, Editor In Chief at The Maine Wire fills in for Matt Gagnon for the rest of the week. …

Wednesday, May 8, 202405/08/2024

5/7/24 Morning News Playback

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Tuesday, May 7, 202405/07/2024

Rising Number Of Men Not Working

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Rising Number of Men Don’t Want to Work

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Bobby Charles’ campaign fined more than $22,000 for oversize donations

Fresh

Maine's Ethics Commission has voted to fine the campaign of Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles for violating election laws.

2 hours ago in Local

Woman arrested by Portland police after brief standoff in McDonald’s bathroom

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Portland Police shot pepper balls during a standoff at a McDonald's Monday morning.

10 hours ago in Local

WGAN Wins Three First-Place Awards at 2026 MAB Awards

NewsRadio WGAN is celebrating a big night at the 2026 Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards, earning three first-place honors for…

National Headlines

4 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

4 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

6 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.