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Thursday, February 24, 202202/24/2022

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, February 24, 202202/24/2022

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update on what’s happening in Portland.

Thursday, February 24, 202202/24/2022

Diversity

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Thursday, February 24, 202202/24/2022

Jason Savage | Maine GOP

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Keeping you informed about what’s going on in state and national politics,  Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Thursday, February 24, 202202/24/2022

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

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WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM ,SATURDAY. Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations…

Thursday, February 24, 202202/24/2022

Russia Invades Ukraine

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Matt provides his analysis as Russia Invades Ukraine

Wednesday, February 23, 202202/23/2022

Why You Should Care About Ukraine

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Matt’s take on why you should care about Ukraine and takes your calls.

Wednesday, February 23, 202202/23/2022

Eye On Politics

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Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics

Wednesday, February 23, 202202/23/2022

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, February 23, 202202/23/2022

Military Consultant Jeff McCausland

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President Biden announced new sanctions targeting Russia’s banking and debt systems. He says the U.S. and its allies will also…

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

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

Fresh

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

2 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.

3 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

12 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.

1 day 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.