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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

2 hours ago in Local

Trump Administration Investigating 2 Maine School Districts Over Transgender Sports Activity

Fresh

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

2 hours ago in Local

9 Displaced by Waterville House Fire, Heavy Damage

Updated

Crews say the fire was elevated to a second alarm.

3 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

5 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.

12 hours 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.

12 hours 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.

1 day ago in National

Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.