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Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Eye On Politics

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

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

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 6, 202605/06/2026

Laurel Libby

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Laurel Libby, a Maine state representative, discussed the end of the legislative session and going into the Mid-Terms

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Release Of Dobbs Decision

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The discussion centers on Molly Hemingway’s book, which reveals that Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Breyer delayed the release of the…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Political Fallout

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The conversation discusses the political fallout from the Democratic Party’s opposition to redistricting in states like Texas.  Matt criticizes the…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Hoffer’s High School Sports

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Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High School Sports and announces The Athlete of the week! Website: www.hoffershighschoolsports.com

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Capital Insights

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Phil Harriman joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on the current state of politics in…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie

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

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

Chief Mark Dubois

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Matt speaks with Chief Mark Dubois, Portland Chief Of Police On the following topics: Coffee With A Cop event today…

Tuesday, May 5, 202605/05/2026

A New Congressional Map

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Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map for Florida, potentially helping Republicans gain four more House seats, which prompted…

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

Defamation Lawsuit from Lobstermen in Jeopardy Over Free-Speech Concerns

Fresh

The New England-based plaintiffs sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation.

6 hours ago in Local

More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough

The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.

6 hours ago in Local

Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

National Headlines

9 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

17 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

17 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

19 hours ago in National

Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Clears Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to…