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Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

Dr. Nirav Shah

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Dr. Nirav Shah, Director Of Maine CDC, gives us an update on the latest with Covid-19 and vaccination effort in…

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Heather Johnson, Commissioner, Maine Department of Economic Community Development speaks to Matt and gives us an update on Maine’s Economy

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

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AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg speaks to us about the Heat Wave we are getting.

Friday, June 4, 202106/04/2021

Caller Of The Week

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We award our caller of the week! This week’s winner is Patti from Brunswick! This leads into the discussion about…

Friday, June 4, 202106/04/2021

Bruce Poliquin

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Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin joins Matt Gagnon discussing the latest in state & national politics.

Friday, June 4, 202106/04/2021

Maine Policy Institute

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

Friday, June 4, 202106/04/2021

Next Gen 529 Plan

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We speak with Martha Johnston, Director of Education with The Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) about NextGen 529 Plan.  NextGen…

Thursday, June 3, 202106/03/2021

Senator Susan Collins

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Senator Collins speaks to The WGAN Morning News on the Infrastructure package negotiations ,  Jan. 6 Commission,   The reopening of …

Thursday, June 3, 202106/03/2021

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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

Thursday, June 3, 202106/03/2021

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.

Local Headlines

15 hours ago in Local

Trump Administration Investigating 2 Maine School Districts Over Transgender Sports Activity

The investigations come as the Department of Justice is suing Maine over its transgender athlete policies.

15 hours ago in Local

9 Displaced by Waterville House Fire, Heavy Damage

Crews say the fire was elevated to a second alarm.

16 hours ago in Local

City leaders in Portland, Lewiston remind residents of rights as ICE continues to sweep cities

The mayors of Portland and Lewiston say they're preparing for stepped up immigration enforcement.

National Headlines

48 minutes ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

Fresh

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

18 hours ago in National

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

1 day ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

1 day ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.