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Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Portland Elections

In Local, Podcasts

  Portland residents on Tuesday elected a decidedly progressive slate of members to a new Charter Commission that could recommend…

Tuesday, June 8, 202106/08/2021

Phil Harriman

In Local, Podcasts

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

Tuesday, June 8, 202106/08/2021

Howie Carr

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

Tuesday, June 8, 202106/08/2021

Maine State Chamber Of Commerce

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We speak with Maine State Chamber Of Commerce President & CEO Dana Connors on Maine Businesses Opening Up and The…

Tuesday, June 8, 202106/08/2021

The Heat Is On

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We speak with AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg about the ongoing heat today.

Tuesday, June 8, 202106/08/2021

Feed The Mob

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Ellie Kemper apologizes for participating in debutante ball with ‘racist, sexist’ past

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

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  Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about vintage toys and nostalgic items and What’s It…

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

Dr. Nirav Shah

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Dr. Nirav Shah, Director Of Maine CDC, gives us an update on the latest with Covid-19 and vaccination effort in…

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Heather Johnson, Commissioner, Maine Department of Economic Community Development speaks to Matt and gives us an update on Maine’s Economy

Monday, June 7, 202106/07/2021

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

In Local, Podcasts

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg speaks to us about the Heat Wave we are getting.

Local Headlines

9 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.

9 hours ago in Local

Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.

10 hours ago in Local

$519 million supplemental budget heads to governor’s desk after passage in Maine Legislature

The governor's $519 million supplemental budget has passed and is now headed to her desk to be signed.

National Headlines

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.

7 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...