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Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

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.

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

Axe-Travaganza | Reaction Poliquin’ s Announcement

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We gave away 4-pack of tickets to the Maine Summer Axe-travaganza, happening at The Axe Pit located in the Clark’s Pond Plaza…

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

Bruce Poliquin 2022

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Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin announces that he will run against Jared Golden in 2022.

Wednesday, August 4, 202108/04/2021

DOGUST Initiative

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Town & Country announces partnership with Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland with DOGUST initiative Though the calendar may say,…

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman, joins us every Tuesday Morning to go over the latest in Local & National Politics.

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins The WGAN Morning News every Tuesday, discussing the latest in National Politics.

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Jonathan Sahrbeck

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Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck joins Matt for his monthly appearance on what’s going on in Cumberland County.

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Maine’s “Clean Transportation Roadmap”

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Maine Public’s Radio show ‘Maine Calling‘  is Today on the topic of Maine’s “Clean Transportation Roadmap” which is now under…

Tuesday, August 3, 202108/03/2021

Requiring Vaccinations

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Some Portland-area restaurants now requiring vaccinations for indoor diners

Monday, August 2, 202108/02/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

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Join WGAN Morning News and Maine Vintage Toys every Monday for “What’s It Worth?” where you can call in to find out the value…

Local Headlines

19 hours ago in Local

U.S. Marshals Arrest Maine Man Who Failed to Appear in Court for Manslaughter

Albert Deschaine of Peru was convicted in 2024 for a fatal crash in Auburn that killed another man.

20 hours ago in Local

Portland Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Child Pornography

Derren Wood-Peterson also received 10 years of supervised release.

22 hours ago in Local

Maine Game Warden killed in plane crash honored in procession

A Limestone man suffered life-threatening injuries when he crashed into a garbage truck Wednesday morning.

National Headlines

23 hours ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 days ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

2 days ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.