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Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Dow Drops | Economic Problems

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Stocks fall sharply as Target’s woes renew inflation fears; Dow drops 1,100 points for its biggest decline since 2020….This leads…

Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

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, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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

Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

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…

Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Back In The Day on May 19

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Thursday, May 19, 202205/19/2022

Crypto Formula

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We do our poll question and also discuss the latest updates on baby formula shortage.

Wednesday, May 18, 202205/18/2022

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, May 18, 202205/18/2022

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, May 18, 202205/18/2022

South Portland SpringFest

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We speak with South Portland Springfest representatives: Sari Greene and Patty Sprague about this weekend’s South Portland SpringFest.  This Saturday…

Wednesday, May 18, 202205/18/2022

Jon Paradise | Older Americans Month

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May is Older Americans Month. We speak with Jon Paradise from Town & Country Federal Credit Union with some tips…

Local Headlines

17 minutes ago in Local

Sen. King Asking for Maine to be Home Base for New Arctic Icebreaker Ship

Fresh

The ships are modernized icebreaker vessels being constructed for use as early as 2028.

1 hour ago in Local

Person Reportedly Hit, Killed by Amtrak Train in Brunswick

Fresh

An ambulance and numerous police cruisers were on the scene.

4 hours ago in Local

Owner of Friendship market released from ICE custody

The owner of a market in Knox County has returned home after he was taken into ICE custody last month.

National Headlines

10 hours ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

16 hours ago in Local, National

Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

5 days ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

5 days ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.