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Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

Axe-Travaganza | Reaction Poliquin’ s Announcement

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We gave away 4-pack of tickets to the Maine Summer Axe-travaganza, happening at The Axe Pit located in the Clark’s Pond Plaza…

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

Bruce Poliquin 2022

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Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin announces that he will run against Jared Golden in 2022.

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

DOGUST Initiative

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Town & Country announces partnership with Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland with DOGUST initiative Though the calendar may say,…

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Phil Harriman

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

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Howie Carr

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

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Jonathan Sahrbeck

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Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck joins Matt for his monthly appearance on what’s going on in Cumberland County.

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Maine’s “Clean Transportation Roadmap”

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Maine Public’s Radio show ‘Maine Calling‘  is Today on the topic of Maine’s “Clean Transportation Roadmap” which is now under…

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Requiring Vaccinations

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Some Portland-area restaurants now requiring vaccinations for indoor diners

Monday, August 2, 202108/02/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

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Join WGAN Morning News and Maine Vintage Toys every Monday for “What’s It Worth?” where you can call in to find out the value…

Monday, August 2, 202108/02/2021

Jeremy Fischer

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

Local Headlines

10 hours ago in Local

Police, State Fire Marshal Still Investigating One of Four Fires in Lewiston

The origin and cause of the fire on Grove Street are under investigation

11 hours ago in Local

Searsport School Bus Garage Damaged in Fire

Firefighters say a section of the roof was compromised, forcing crews to operate in defensive mode.

17 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.

National Headlines

3 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.

4 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.

4 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.

5 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.