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Friday, May 9, 202505/09/2025

A New Pope

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  The conversation revolves around the unexpected selection of an American Pope, with Matt Gagnon explaining the rarity of such…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Jason Savage

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Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party.

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Voter ID + Poll Question

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Matt Gagnon criticized Shenna Bellows for manipulating the language of a voter ID referendum question, leading with less popular changes…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Casco Bay Heat Pump

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Matt Gagnon interviews Mike Hedge from Casco Bay Heat Pump about changes to the Efficiency Maine rebate system for heat…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Real ID Issues

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Matt Gagnon discusses the challenges of obtaining a REAL ID, noting his upcoming flights in June, July, August, and October.…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Michael Hoffer

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  Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High Sports as well as the launch of Hoffer’s high school sports…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Eye On Politics

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Josh Filler and BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Tech Talk With Craig Peterson

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Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, discussed the ongoing budgetary issues in Augusta, including the need for…

Local Headlines

36 minutes ago in Local

Cat Dies in Campground Fire in Farmington

Fresh

Crews were sent to the fire at 283 Red Schoolhouse Road in Farmington

1 hour ago in Local

Lewiston Police Ask for Return of Items Mistakenly Taken from Closed Store

Fresh

Officers say they were sent to a report Saturday of people removing items from Goshen Super Market.

2 hours ago in Local

Waterville police respond to 2 unrelated shootings within 24 hours

Fresh

Waterville police say two shootings reported within 24 hours are not related.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

3 days ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

4 days ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

4 days ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.