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Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Craig Peterson

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

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Commissioner Pender Makin

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Commissioner Pender Makin with Maine Department of Education speaks to Matt and gives us an update on Maine’s School System.

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Trump Vs McConnell

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Trump hurls insults at McConnell, calls him an ‘unsmiling political hack’ Trump attacks McConnell in fiery statement Democratic congressman sues…

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Maine Commercials From 80’s & 90’s

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These Maine commercials from the 1980s and 90s will take you down memory lane

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Marty Grohman: Energy Update

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Marty Grohman, Executive Director of e2tech gives us an update on what’s happening in the state with Energy. What is…

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Clash Between Unions & Science

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The needless clash between teachers’ unions and science is harming America’s kids

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Commissioner Laura Fortman

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Commissioner Laura Fortman with Maine Department Of Labor gives us an update on Maine’s Unemployment and Workforce. Thinking about a…

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Weather Update

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We get an update from AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg and Paul Merill with Maine DOT on the current storm.  

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

What Happened In NY

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The Latest: New York should have released care home death data faster, Cuomo says Andrew Cuomo’s explanation for nursing home…

Monday, February 15, 202102/15/2021

WGAN Morning News- Final Segment

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The phones are back open, and Matt takes your calls

Local Headlines

3 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.

3 hours ago in Local

Authorities call dual Saturday night house fires in Lewiston an “active crime scene”

As of Sunday afternoon, it's unclear whether or not the two fires are connected, what started the fires, or if the second fire is considered suspicious.

20 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

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.

3 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.