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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

4/18/24 Morning News Playback

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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Legislation Ends & Being Relevant

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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Capital Insights

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

Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Legislation Session

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Thursday, April 18, 202404/18/2024

Standpoint With Josh Filler

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WGAN’s Newest Segment with Josh Filler. An attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security…

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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Local Headlines

41 minutes 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.

44 minutes ago in Local

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

Fresh

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

9 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.