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Thursday, May 20, 202105/20/2021

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 Savage.

Thursday, May 20, 202105/20/2021

Dr. Dora Mills

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Chief Health Improvement Officer for MaineHealth, Dr. Dora Mills speaks to us about  Scarborough Downs vaccination site closing and upcoming…

Wednesday, May 19, 202105/19/2021

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, May 19, 202105/19/2021

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, May 19, 202105/19/2021

Ron Hall | Maine Summer Camps

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Maine Summer Camps Executive Director Ron Hall  speaks to WGAN Morning News about how Maine’s Maine camp programs face staffing…

Wednesday, May 19, 202105/19/2021

Funtown Splashtown USA

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We speak with Funtown Splashtown USA GM Cory Hutchinson Funtown Splashtown Opening May 29th. The family-owned and operated happy place…

Tuesday, May 18, 202105/18/2021

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman, joins Matt every Tuesday Morning at 8:10 to go over the latest in Local & National Politics.

Tuesday, May 18, 202105/18/2021

Howie Carr

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

Tuesday, May 18, 202105/18/2021

Chief Frank Clark

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We speak with Chief Frank Clark, Portland Police Department on the issues surrounding their calls for service involving mental health…

Tuesday, May 18, 202105/18/2021

Middle East | Military Consultant Jeff McCausland

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We speak with Military Consultant Jeff McCausland from CBS News.  President Joe Biden expressed “support” for Israel’s right to defend…

Local Headlines

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Portland police say parents won’t press charges after student grabbed while walking to school

No charges are expected after an eighth-grade student at King Middle School in Portland was grabbed by the wrist by an unknown person while walking to school on Thursday.

13 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills directs Maine DHHS to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that Maine will fully fund SNAP benefits for the month of November.

1 day ago in Local

Text Messages Show Maine Border Patrol Agent Bragged About Chicago Shooting

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

National Headlines

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 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.

3 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.