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Wednesday, August 6, 202508/06/2025

Ben Midgley’s Run For Governor

In Local, Podcasts

Ben Midgley, founder of fitness chains including Planet Fitness, announced his candidacy for Maine’s 2026 gubernatorial election. Midgley, 55, highlighted…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Texas Democrats’ absence

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Matt Gagnon discussed the Texas Democrats’ absence from the state to prevent a quorum and delay GOP efforts to redraw…

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Howie’s on vacation and in for Howie all week is Aaron Chadbourne.

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

Kristofor Healey

In Local, Podcasts

Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, August 5, 202508/05/2025

St. Peter’s Festival Preparation

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We speak with Michael Colello Co-chairman, St. Peter’s Bazaar & Italian Street Festival The 100th Annual St. Peter’s Italian Festival…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Trusting Economic Data

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Matt Gagnon discusses the trustworthiness of economic data, emphasizing the importance of timely, albeit imperfect, estimates for policy and business…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Increase In Rates

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Matt Gagnon discussed the significant increase in electricity rates in Maine, noting a 36.3% rise from May 2024 to May…

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Maine Wire Monday’s

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Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt Gagnon to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Monday, August 4, 202508/04/2025

Road Trips & Sharks

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Matt Gagnon discusses his plans for a road trip with Greg, who shares memories of a memorable trip to Oregon.…

Local Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

7 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at Bangor airport

Seven people are dead after a business jet crashed on takeoff at the Bangor Airport Sunday night.

19 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Joins Growing Republican Group calling for Minneapolis Shooting Investigation

The killing has raised uncomfortable questions about the GOP's core positions

19 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Lashes Out Against Immigration Enforcement on Sunday

King said residents in Portland are wrongly being struck with fear.

National Headlines

5 hours ago in National

Northeast sees more snow from the tail end of a colossal winter storm, at least 13 deaths reported

The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have been reported.

5 hours ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

3 days ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.