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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

16 hours ago in Local

Sinkhole Snarls Traffic in Bangor

The work is expected to be complete by Wednesday.

16 hours ago in Local

Supreme Court Transgender Athlete Cases Could Guide Lawsuit Against Maine

The lawsuit in Maine has been on hold since last year's government shutdown.

17 hours ago in Local

2 MaineDOT workers killed in crash on I-95 in Waterville

Two MaineDOT workers were killed in a crash in a construction zone on I-95 in Waterville Tuesday morning.

National Headlines

2 hours ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

2 hours ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.

1 day ago in National

Bringing charges against the Fed: What we do (and don’t) know

President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, his Justice Department investigating and threatening a criminal indictment of the independent central bank and serving it with subpoenas.

2 days ago in National

George Floyd and Renee Good: 5 years between Minneapolis videos, and confusion has increased

Five years ago, video images from a Minneapolis street showing a police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd as his life slipped away ignited a social movement. Now, videos from another Minneapolis street showing the last moments of Renee Good's life are central to another debate about law enforcement in America.