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Friday, May 7, 202105/07/2021

Jamie Logan | Jeopardy

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Jamie Logan has wanted to be on the show her whole life and finally got the chance after auditioning for…

Friday, May 7, 202105/07/2021

Maine Policy Institute

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Keeping you informed about what is happening inside Augusta with the experts from Maine Policy Institute.

Thursday, May 6, 202105/06/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on  Local and National Politics.

Thursday, May 6, 202105/06/2021

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update on what’s happening in Portland.

Thursday, May 6, 202105/06/2021

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 6, 202105/06/2021

Ken’s Place

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We speak with Dave Wilcox of Ken’s Place in Scarborough on how their Spring & Summer looks after a year…

Wednesday, May 5, 202105/05/2021

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 5, 202105/05/2021

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 5, 202105/05/2021

Quincy Hentzel | Virtual Eggs & Issues

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We speak with Quincy Hentzel , President & CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on their Virtual Eggs &…

Wednesday, May 5, 202105/05/2021

Junction Bowl

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We speak with Ben Smith From Junction Bowl on how their business has been doing and looking ahead for the…

Local Headlines

5 minutes ago in Local

Sebago Woman Scammed by Contractor Gets Surprise Help from Local Businesses

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After being scammed out of $5,000 for a driveway, a Sebago woman got an incredible surprise: local businesses stepped in to finish the job for free.

14 minutes ago in Local

Hundreds of Workers Temporarily Laid Off as Woodland Pulp Shuts Down

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Hundreds of workers are facing temporary layoffs at Woodland Pulp in Baileyville. The mill has shut down until mid-December, citing market challenges. Maine officials are stepping in to help affected employees.

15 hours ago in Local

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.

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.