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Monday, November 8, 202111/08/2021

Roberto Rodriguez

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We speak with Roberto Rodriguez on Portland selecting at-large councilor elect Brandon Mazer after pulling his name from bowl due to…

Monday, November 8, 202111/08/2021

Brandon Mazer

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We speak with Brandon Mazer, at-large councilor elect about the recount and what he expects to bring to Portland.

Friday, November 5, 202111/05/2021

Caller Of The Week

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We award our caller of the week to Rob In Portland!

Friday, November 5, 202111/05/2021

Casco Bay Ford | Wreaths Across America

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We’re joined by John Litwinetz from Casco Bay Ford and Amber Caron from Wreaths Across America about how Casco Bay…

Friday, November 5, 202111/05/2021

Jake Posik | Maine Policy Institute

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Jake Posik of the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt for the weekly segment.

Thursday, November 4, 202111/04/2021

Erin Courtney – MTA

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We speak to MTA about the increase to the York Tolls.

Thursday, November 4, 202111/04/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Thursday, November 4, 202111/04/2021

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder joins us to give us an update on the elections that took place in Portland.

Thursday, November 4, 202111/04/2021

Jason Savage | Maine GOP

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Keeping you informed about what’s going on in state and national politics,  Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Thursday, November 4, 202111/04/2021

Thorn Dickinson | NECEC

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We speak with President of NECEC Transmission, Thorn Dickinson about recent lawsuit filed after Maine’s Referendum Vote passed to stop…

Local Headlines

10 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

10 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

11 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

2 days 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…

7 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.