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Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Jake Posik | Maine Policy Institute

In Local, Podcasts

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

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

Tim Reiniger

In Local, Podcasts

Nick Murray speaks with Tim Reiniger, Town Councilor, Cape Elizabeth on the Opposition to the affordable housing bill in Augusta.

Friday, March 18, 202203/18/2022

TGIF | Lobster Industry

In Local, Podcasts

Nick Murray fills in for Matt to kick off Friday!  One of the topics off the bat is how The…

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

24th Annual Mary’s Walk and Kerrymen 5K!

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Join WGAN for the 24th Annual Mary’s Walk and Kerrymen 5K! All to benefit Maine Cancer Foundation and their mission to target cancer prevention,…

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

In Local, Podcasts

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

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

The Crisis In Ukraine

In Local, Podcasts

Matt gives us analysis on the crisis in Ukraine and takes your call. Plus a book recommendation from Matt.

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

Jason Savage | Maine GOP

In Local, Podcasts

Keeping you informed about what’s going on in state and national politics,  Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

Phil Kerpen | American Commitment

In Local, Podcasts

American Commitment is led by Phil Kerpen, a leading free-market policy analyst and advocate in Washington. Prior to joining American…

Wednesday, March 16, 202203/16/2022

Listener Interaction

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Last segment of the day and the calls come in covering a variety of topics.

Wednesday, March 16, 202203/16/2022

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

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Asking for Maine to be Home Base for New Arctic Icebreaker Ship

Fresh

The ships are modernized icebreaker vessels being constructed for use as early as 2028.

3 hours ago in Local

Person Reportedly Hit, Killed by Amtrak Train in Brunswick

Updated

An ambulance and numerous police cruisers were on the scene.

6 hours ago in Local

Owner of Friendship market released from ICE custody

The owner of a market in Knox County has returned home after he was taken into ICE custody last month.

National Headlines

12 hours ago in National

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsements and throwing a must-win race for the party into turmoil.

17 hours ago in Local, National

Platner should drop out of Maine’s US Senate race after sexual assault allegation, Sanders says

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday became the latest and most notable lawmaker to pull support for Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner following an allegation of sexual assault, adding to a chorus of calls for him to step aside as party leaders scramble to determine the next steps.

5 days ago in National

Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal

A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to "do something special" for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on felony reckless endangerment, burglary and other charges.

5 days ago in National

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn't waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a parody of Alex Jones ' conspiracy platform. More than a year after first trying to buy Infowars, The Onion on Thursday will debut a send-up under its own website with plans to give some of the revenue to families of the victims in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.