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Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Leaks, Loyalty, and Fallout

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The discussion centers on Joe Kent, a former counterterrorism official under investigation by the FBI for leaking classified information. Kent…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Jason Savage

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Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Power, Policy, and Pressure

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The conversation delves into the complex relationship between Rand Paul and Donald Trump, highlighting their initial animosity during the 2016…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Mary’s Walk Preview

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Ken Jansen from the Mary’s Walk Committee discussed the 28th annual event on March 29 in downtown Saco, benefiting The…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Politics With a Pop

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The conversation revolves around the “Call of the Week” competition on WGN Morning News. Matt then discusses the unique branding…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Wednesday Opinions

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The discussion covered various topics, including the resignation of Joe Kent, who was accused of leaking sensitive information, potentially facing…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

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, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Death Of Paul Ehrlich

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Matt discusses the impact of Paul Ehrlich’s book “The Population Bomb,” which warned of overpopulation leading to famine and disease…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Rep. Laurel Libby

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Representative Laura Libby discussed the fast-paced legislative session in Augusta, anticipating a majority budget passage by March 31. She criticized…

Local Headlines

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Winthrop Home Heavily Damaged in Fire

Officers say Winthrop Police were first to arrive.

13 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police Ask for Help With Unsolved 2005 Homicide

Police say an investigation led to the man's death being ruled a homicide.

14 hours ago in Local

Humpback Whales Now Feeding Close to Shore in Maine

Maine Department of Marine Resources-NOAA Whale Spotting

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.

7 days ago in National

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong levels, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

1 week ago in National

Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals

The writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million held in escrow since a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment.