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Wednesday, June 30, 202106/30/2021

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, June 30, 202106/30/2021

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, June 30, 202106/30/2021

Maine Hospital Association

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We speak with Steven Michaud, President of the Maine Hospital Association on Mandating Covid-19 Vaccinations For all health care workers…

Wednesday, June 30, 202106/30/2021

Westbrook Mayor Mike Foley | LD 1708

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Local mayors  believe this proposal would hurt local government and our constituents, and they urge Maine lawmakers to reject LD…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Rep. Kathleen Dillingham

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State Representative Kathleen Dillingham (R-Oxford) is the Republican Leader in the Maine House of Representatives. She joins Matt to discuss…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins The WGAN Morning News every Tuesday, discussing the latest in National Politics.

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Gordon Smith | Maine Director of Opioid Response

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Governor Mills signs emergency legislation establishing Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel and we speak with Gordon Smith, Maine Director…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Public Advocate Barry Hobbins

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Public Advocate Barry Hobbins speaks to us about how CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to consider deferring…

Monday, June 28, 202106/28/2021

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?…

Monday, June 28, 202106/28/2021

Jeremy Fischer

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

Local Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Text Messages Show Maine Border Patro Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

The text messages came to light in federal court this week.

21 hours ago in Local

Portland Jetport Bracing for Cancellations with Air Traffic Reduction Order

The Jetport is encouraging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

21 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for 17-Year-Old Missing Since Sunday

Officers say Mary Hembree was supposed to be spending the night with friends in Brewer.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it's unlikely the 42 million Americans — about 1 in 8 — will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.

1 day ago in National

Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection, ending her storied career in the US House

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection to the U.S. House, bringing to a close her storied career as not only the first woman in the speaker's office but arguably the most powerful in American politics.

2 days ago in National

Musk the trillionaire? Debate over his Tesla pay package rages

Elon Musk turned off many potential buyers of his Tesla cars and sent sales plunging with his foray into politics. But the stock has soared anyway and now he wants the company to pay him more — a lot more.

2 days ago in National

Shipping delays expected after UPS cargo plane crash

The UPS cargo plane crash on Tuesday at the company's global aviation hub in Kentucky, which killed at least nine, will temporarily disrupt the supply chain and result in some shipping delays.