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Thursday, August 13, 202608/13/2026

Kate Snyder

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Kate Snyder, a former mayor of Portland, is running for city council. She discussed her return to public service, citing…

Thursday, August 13, 202608/13/2026

Troy Jackson’s Past Under Scrutiny

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Troy Jackson, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, faced allegations from his longtime partner, Lena Pelletier, who claimed he pushed her…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

A Changing Political Map

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In the conversation, Matt discusses the political landscape in Minnesota, highlighting Tafoya’s recent win and her campaign promises to stop…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Eye On Politics

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

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Tech Talk: 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, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Mayor Mark Dion

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Portland Mayor Mark Dion highlighted upcoming proposals for public safety ordinances and a zoning change for a new stadium for…

Wednesday, August 12, 202608/12/2026

Wisconsin Race

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In the recent Wisconsin gubernatorial race, David Crowley, a 40-year-old Milwaukee County official, unexpectedly won the Democratic nomination over three…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Wisconsin’s Progressive Revolt

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The discussion centers on the Wisconsin governor primary, where Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong is challenging Governor Tony Evers’ handpicked successor,…

Tuesday, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Capital Insights: Phil Harriman

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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, August 11, 202608/11/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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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…

Local Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

10 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in National

AP Poll: Why Republicans Lost the Midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear…

3 days ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.