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Tuesday, November 30, 202111/30/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins Matt to talk about his take on current events. Howie’s show can be heard weekdays from 3PM-7…

Tuesday, November 30, 202111/30/2021

Criminal Mischief

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We speak with a local resident who shares her story of  Criminal Mischief in Deering Center and around Portland.

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Jeremy Fischer

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WGAN Political analysts Jeremy Fisher joins Matt for his regular Monday guest appearance

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

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, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Grace Curley

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Grace Curley host of  the “Grace Curley Show” weekdays from 12-3 here on WGAN, speaks with Matt about every Monday…

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Craig Peterson | Cyber Monday

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Tech guru Craig Peterson joins Matt to talk about Cyber Monday.

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Aaron Chadbourne Segment 6

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The phones are open for the last segment of today’s show, including a special guest appearance of Westbrook’s Deb Shangraw

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Katie Shorey

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Katie Shorey is Director of Engagement for Live + Work in Maine, a non-profit focused on workforce attraction. She joins the WGAN morning news to discuss the current trends leading to more workers calling Maine home and efforts to attract and retain Maine’s skilled workforce.

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Rep. Josh Morris

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State Representative Josh Morris (R-Turner) joins the WGAN morning news to discuss Maine’s projected forecasted $800M revenue increase and to discuss the upcoming legislative session.

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Paul Gori

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Paul Gori is Vice President of Retail Stores for Sea Bags Maine. He joins Aaron to discuss trends in Maine retail sales, Black Friday deals, and also shares the story of Sea Bags, which makes and sells handbags, totes and accessories recycled from sails from sail boats.

Local Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places

Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.

14 hours ago in Local

The Maine Public Defense System Out of Money to Pay Attorneys

The commission is urging the legislature to pass a bill that provides funding on an emergency basis.

15 hours ago in Local

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley ordered held without bail

A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

2 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

3 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

3 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.