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Friday, March 12, 202103/12/2021

Maine Legislature

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Breakthrough on budget bill promises tax relief for Maine businesses Maine Legislature inks budget deal as House GOP softens line…

Friday, March 12, 202103/12/2021

TGIF

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  TGIF! Its Friday! The day we all look forward to.

Thursday, March 11, 202103/11/2021

COVID Relief Bill

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Congress approves $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill in win for Biden, Democrats Rep. Golden only Democrat in Congress to vote…

Thursday, March 11, 202103/11/2021

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, March 11, 202103/11/2021

One Year Later

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We have a discussion about how it’s been a year since the country went into lockdown.

Thursday, March 11, 202103/11/2021

A New Book

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Matt gets a new book from one of our listeners and its wrapped in a paper bag, which brings us…

Wednesday, March 10, 202103/10/2021

Tech Talk with Craig Peterson

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It’s Tech Talk with Craig Peterson and he’s discussing the latest in Technology.

Wednesday, March 10, 202103/10/2021

Senator Susan Collins | Virtual Eggs & Issues

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Join the Portland Community Chamber for a one-on-one interview with U.S. Senator Susan Collins  this morning from 8-9am. The Senator…

Wednesday, March 10, 202103/10/2021

Tara Carraro | Nestle Waters North America

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We speak with Tara Carraro with  Nestle Waters North America. The Ecology School has created an online curriculum to teach…

Tuesday, March 9, 202103/09/2021

Tuesday Tidbits

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Oxford Hills grad weds philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, one of world’s richest people Inside the Lincoln Project’s Secrets, Side Deals and…

Local Headlines

3 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

3 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.

10 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

2 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.

3 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.

4 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.