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Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Renee Worcester 10:00AM

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The Make 12 Hours Radiothon continues with hosts Jon Shannon from 101-9 WPOR and Jeff Pierce speak with Renee Worcester,…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Dennis Brown 9:30AM

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Dennis Brown, a board member for Veterans Forward, discussed the organization’s history and impact. Initially part of Veterans Count in…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Congressman Jared Golden 9:00AM

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Congressman Jared Golden discussed his personal experience transitioning from the Marines to civilian life and the importance of community support…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Senator Angus King 9:30AM

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Senator Angus King discussed the importance of supporting veterans during a radiothon. He highlighted Maine’s high veteran population and the…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward Radiothon 8:30AM

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The WGAN Morning News discussed the Veterans Forward radiothon and speaks with Lori Spaulding, Director of the Military Affiliated Student…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward: Kim’s Story 8:00AM

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Kim Slininger, a former Air Force fighter aircraft mechanic, shared her experience of being sexually assaulted during her service, leading…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Cunningham Security Systems 8:15AM

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We speak to Becca Ruth from Cunningham Security Systems and Our 8am Hourly Sponsor for our Veterans Forward Make 12…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Commissioner Randall Liberty 7:00AM

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Matt Gagnon hosts a discussion with Commissioner Randall Liberty, highlighting the work of Veterans Forward in supporting veterans’ transition back…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Veterans Forward: Randy’s Story 6:30AM

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Randy Libby, a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, shared his experiences during a Veterans Forward radiothon. He served three and…

Thursday, October 16, 202510/16/2025

Brian Cummings Director of Veteran Services 6:00AM

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Brian Cummings Director of Veteran Services to kick off Veterans Forward Make 12 Hours Count Radiothon!

Local Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

$519 million supplemental budget signed into law by Gov. Mills

Gov. Janet Mills signed a $519 million supplemental budget into law on Friday, a day after it passed along party lines in the Maine Senate.

4 hours ago in Local

5 displaced after fire burns Lewiston apartment building

A fire at a Lewiston apartment building Thursday afternoon left five people displaced.

23 hours ago in Local

Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

National Headlines

8 hours ago in National

Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March

The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.

2 days ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

2 days ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.