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Monday, March 21, 202203/21/2022

Correspondent Wendy Gillette

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The Mariupol City Council has issued a statement claiming that its residents are being evacuated to Russia against their will…

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Cubicle Life

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A guy in Seattle protested his low pay by moving into his CUBICLE to save on rent. He brought all…

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Open Mic Friday

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Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

CBS Military Consultant Jeff McCausland

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An American man was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking…

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Jake Posik | Maine Policy Institute

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Keeping you informed about what is happening inside Augusta with the experts from Maine Policy Institute.

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Tim Reiniger

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Nick Murray speaks with Tim Reiniger, Town Councilor, Cape Elizabeth on the Opposition to the affordable housing bill in Augusta.

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

TGIF | Lobster Industry

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Nick Murray fills in for Matt to kick off Friday!  One of the topics off the bat is how The…

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

24th Annual Mary’s Walk and Kerrymen 5K!

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Join WGAN for the 24th Annual Mary’s Walk and Kerrymen 5K! All to benefit Maine Cancer Foundation and their mission to target cancer prevention,…

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

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

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

The Crisis In Ukraine

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Matt gives us analysis on the crisis in Ukraine and takes your call. Plus a book recommendation from Matt.

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places

Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.

9 hours ago in Local

The Maine Public Defense System Out of Money to Pay Attorneys

The commission is urging the legislature to pass a bill that provides funding on an emergency basis.

9 hours ago in Local

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley ordered held without bail

A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.

National Headlines

19 hours ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

2 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

2 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.