Morning News

Mornings

Latest From The WGAN Morning News

Wednesday, December 1, 202112/01/2021

Sam Hirsh | TripQuipment

In Local, Podcasts

Sam Hirsh with TripQuipment talks about where things stand now with his travel business.

Tuesday, November 30, 202111/30/2021

Howie Carr

In Local, Podcasts

Howie Carr joins Matt to talk about his take on current events. Howie’s show can be heard weekdays from 3PM-7…

Tuesday, November 30, 202111/30/2021

Criminal Mischief

In Local, Podcasts

We speak with a local resident who shares her story of  Criminal Mischief in Deering Center and around Portland.

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Jeremy Fischer

In Local, Podcasts

WGAN Political analysts Jeremy Fisher joins Matt for his regular Monday guest appearance

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

In Local, Podcasts

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

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Grace Curley

In Local, Podcasts

Grace Curley host of  the “Grace Curley Show” weekdays from 12-3 here on WGAN, speaks with Matt about every Monday…

Monday, November 29, 202111/29/2021

Craig Peterson | Cyber Monday

In Local, Podcasts

Tech guru Craig Peterson joins Matt to talk about Cyber Monday.

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Aaron Chadbourne Segment 6

In Local, Podcasts

The phones are open for the last segment of today’s show, including a special guest appearance of Westbrook’s Deb Shangraw

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Katie Shorey

In Local, Podcasts

Katie Shorey is Director of Engagement for Live + Work in Maine, a non-profit focused on workforce attraction. She joins the WGAN morning news to discuss the current trends leading to more workers calling Maine home and efforts to attract and retain Maine’s skilled workforce.

Friday, November 26, 202111/26/2021

Rep. Josh Morris

In Local, Podcasts

State Representative Josh Morris (R-Turner) joins the WGAN morning news to discuss Maine’s projected forecasted $800M revenue increase and to discuss the upcoming legislative session.

Local Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

Massachusetts Man to Serve Up To 20 Years for Drug Trafficking in Maine

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence

5 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

6 hours ago in Local

Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records

New data from the Deportation Data Project shows ICE has arrested roughly 482 people in Maine so far in 2026—more than the previous two years combined. According to advocate reports, only about 2% of those detained had a criminal history, prompting strong pushback from community groups while DHS defends its enforcement actions.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.

2 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…

6 days ago in National

Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone

Communities still recovering from last weekend's hurricane in Hawaii could get pounded again in coming days from another tropical system gaining strength over warm Pacific waters.

1 week ago in National

Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida

As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.