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Monday, October 4, 202110/04/2021

Jeremy Fischer

In Local, Podcasts

Analysis of Maine & National Politics with Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer joins WGAN Morning News.

Monday, October 4, 202110/04/2021

Commissioner Pender Makin

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Commissioner Pender Makin giving us and update on Maine Schools.

Monday, October 4, 202110/04/2021

Bruce Poliquin

In Local, Podcasts

Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Monday, October 4, 202110/04/2021

Jon Paradise | Town and Country FCU

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Town and Country FCU announces significant contribution to school districts to reduce student hunger.  Town & Country Federal Credit Union…

Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

Caller Of The Week

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Sean from Scarborough is our Caller Of The Week.

Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

Real Men Wear Pink | Jim Donnelly

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Real Men Wear Pink is raising awareness and funds to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer…

Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

Carolyn Small | Apple Pie Winners

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Matt speaks with Carolyn Small, Superintendent of Cumberland Fair Exhibition Hall, about Today’s Apple Pie Judging Contest Winners at The…

Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

Nick Murray | Maine Policy Institute

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

Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

Phil Briggs | Eye On Veterans Preview

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Navy Veteran and Journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran’s perspective With Eye On Veterans,  Every Sunday Morning…

Thursday, September 30, 202109/30/2021

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.

Local Headlines

36 minutes ago in Local

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Fresh

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

7 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.

7 hours ago in Local

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it's unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

National Headlines

2 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.

3 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.

3 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.

4 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.