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Thursday, September 30, 202109/30/2021

Adrienne Bennett | Mainers for Fair Laws

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Adrienne is a spokesperson for Mainers for Fair Laws  and speaks to us about Question 1, that will appear on…

Thursday, September 30, 202109/30/2021

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, September 30, 202109/30/2021

Carolyn Small | Apple Pie Judging Contest

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

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

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, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Tech Talk with 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 Craig…

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Eggs & Issues Preview

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We speak with Quincy Hentzel , President & CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming Eggs &…

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Friendly Coffee Discussion

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It’s National Coffee Day, and lots of chains have deals.  Starbucks is giving out free coffee to anyone who shows…

Tuesday, September 28, 202109/28/2021

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman, joins us every Tuesday Morning to go over the latest in Local & National Politics.

Tuesday, September 28, 202109/28/2021

Matt McKnight | Ginkgo Bioworks

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Matt McKnight is the Chief Commercial Officer of Ginkgo Bioworks and he speaks to us about School Pooled Testing. 

Monday, September 27, 202109/27/2021

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?…

Local Headlines

27 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.