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Tuesday, December 28, 202112/28/2021

Senator Bill Diamond

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We speak with Senator Bill Diamond.  At least nine bills proposing changes to child welfare and protection received approval by…

Tuesday, December 28, 202112/28/2021

Joe’s Fruitcake & Weather Forecast

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Monday, December 27, 202112/27/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about vintage toys and nostalgic items and What’s It Worth?…

Monday, December 27, 202112/27/2021

Jeremy Fischer

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WGAN Political analysts Jeremy Fisher joins Matt for his regular Monday guest appearance

Monday, December 27, 202112/27/2021

Grace Curley

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Grace Curley host of the “Grace Curley Show” weekdays from 12-3 here on WGAN, speaks with Matt about every Monday

Monday, December 27, 202112/27/2021

Dr. Dora Mills

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Dr. Dora Mills , Chief Health Improvement Officer for MaineHealth speaks to us about the potential spike in cases we’ll…

Monday, December 27, 202112/27/2021

Central Maine Healthcare

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We speak with Dr. John Alexander, chief medical officer of Central Maine Healthcare

Friday, December 24, 202112/24/2021

Ed Thelander

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Ed Thelander is a Republican seeking his party’s nomination to challenge Chellie Pingree for Congress in 2022. He joins guest host Aaron Chadbourne to reflect on the holiday season and comment on current political events.

Friday, December 24, 202112/24/2021

Tommy Pigott

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Tommy Pigott is the Director of Rapid Response for the RNC. He joins guest host Aaron Chadbourne to discuss recent events and analyze the Biden Administration’s rhetoric vs. its actions.

Wednesday, December 22, 202112/22/2021

Craig Peterson

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WGAN’s tech guru joins Matt for his weekly segment, and gives a preview of Saturday afternoon’s show

Local Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

Police, State Fire Marshal Still Investigating One of Four Fires in Lewiston

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

14 hours ago in Local

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

20 hours ago in Local

Ghost gun regulations in Maine to become law without governor’s signature

The bill, which would go into effect in January of 2027, would require serial numbers on homemade ghost guns and prohibit untraceable firearms.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

4 days ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

4 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

5 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.