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Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

‘I’m Not a Cat,’ Says Lawyer Having Zoom Difficulties

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The video was immediately shared widely and brought joy to many. The lawyer, Rod Ponton, said he was happy people…

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Remote Learning

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Schools nationwide plan for potential of remote learning into the fall

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Minimum Wage Issue

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Minimum wage hike to $15 by 2025 would result in 1.4 million unemployed, nonpartisan report says

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Mayor Kate Snyder

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

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau speaks to Matt Gagnon on The WGAN Morning to give us an update on…

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Impeachment Discussion

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Senate sets the stage for rapid 2nd impeachment trial for Trump

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Old Dogs, New Digs

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We speak with 2020 Community Matters More Grant Recipient  DJ Turchon from Old Dogs, New Digs.  Voting is under way…

Monday, February 8, 202102/08/2021

Closing Segment Of The Day

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Your calls to close out the last segment of the morning.

Monday, February 8, 202102/08/2021

California Dreaming

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Local Kroger Stores Close as California ‘Hero Pay’ Ordinance Backfires

Monday, February 8, 202102/08/2021

National Unclaimed Property Month

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Maine State Treasurer, Henry Beck speaks to us about National Unclaimed Property Month.  You may have free money coming to…

Local Headlines

12 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…

22 hours ago in Local

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

2 days ago in Local

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

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.