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Monday, April 24, 202304/24/2023

Newspapers must adapt or die

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Newspapers must adapt or die.  A new nonprofit aims to raise enough money to buy the Press Herald and Reade…

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Coffee and Politics 4/21/23

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News anchor Gregg Lagerquist from WGME CBS-13 joins Matt in studio to discuss his take on everything going on in the news

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

John Tomase

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We speak with John Tomase about All Things New England Sports on the newest feature of the WGAN Morning News- “Wicked Sports Weekend.” With the Celtics and Bruins in the playoffs, and the Red Sox a few weeks into the season, there is PLENTY to discuss!

Friday, April 21, 202304/21/2023

Nick Murray

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Nick Murray from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt to discuss the latest happenings in the world of politics

Thursday, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder joins Matt Gagnon to discuss the latest happenings in Portland and around the state.

Thursday, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Capital Insights with Governor John Baldacci

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Matt Gagnon is joined by former Congressman and Gover John Baldacci every week at this time on Newsradio WGAN

Thursday, April 20, 202304/20/2023

Jason Savage

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Matt is joined today by Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Eye on Politics

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Jeremy Fisher is back with Erik Lusk for a discussion of the topics of the day

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Craig Peterson

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Our tech guru joined the program for his usual chat with Matt

Wednesday, April 19, 202304/19/2023

Rebecca Grover from the Maine Turnpike

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Rebecca Grover joined the program to talk about Work Zone Safety on this work zone awareness week

Local Headlines

18 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills Orders Flags at High Staff Sunday for 3rd Anniversary of Lewiston Shooting

A total of 18 people were killed in the mass shooting.

19 hours ago in Local

Chimney Inspections Advised After Weekend Fire in Dexter

There were no injuries reported.

2 days ago in Local

Secretary of State’s Office confirms prescence of DOJ poll monitors on Election Day

The department first announced their plan to send out 1,000 monitors nationwide this past August; a significant increase from the 289 observers sent out for the 2022 midterm elections.

National Headlines

3 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.

5 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.

6 days 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.