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Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

Maine Policy Institute

In Local, Podcasts

Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

Jim Libby Withdraws

In Local, Podcasts

Jim Libby has withdrawn from the 2026 gubernatorial race due to failing to meet the Clean Elections program’s signature requirements.…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Political Dynamics In Maine

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The discussion focused on the political dynamics in Maine, particularly the campaign of Governor Janet Mills, who is trailing significantly.…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Campaign Challenges

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Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign is facing challenges, with no ads booked after Wednesday and trailing in polls. Despite this,…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Josh Filler

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Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Eggs & Issues: Maine’s Education System

In Local, Podcasts

Matt speaks with Heather Perry, Superintendent, Gorham School District who’s speaking at Eggs & Issues along with a few students…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

The State House Budget

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The State House budget, totaling $529 million, includes $300 relief checks and a millionaires tax, which passed narrowly in a…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Ketamine Queen

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Matt discusses the denial of bail for Elliot Cutler, who is facing charges for child exploitation, and the 15-year prison…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Pause In Iran War

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The Trump administration announced a two-week pause in the war with Iran, with negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Trump claimed…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk gives his Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Local Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

A Teen Accused of Crashing His Car into a Plane at the Portsmouth International Airport

The teen was charged on multiple counts including aggravated DWI and disobeying a police officer.

18 hours ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine

19 hours ago in Local

3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland

Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

3 days ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

6 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

6 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…