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Monday, November 1, 202111/01/2021

Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck

In Local, Podcasts

Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck joins Matt for his monthly appearance on what’s going on in Cumberland County.

Friday, October 29, 202110/29/2021

Peter Steenstra | Real Men Wear Pink

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Real Men Wear Pink is raising awareness and funds to support the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer by committing to…

Friday, October 29, 202110/29/2021

Dr. James Jarvis

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Dr. James Jarvis, Medical Director of Northern Light Health’s Covid-19 Incident Command gives us an update on Covid-19 Vaccines.

Friday, October 29, 202110/29/2021

Nick Murray | Maine Policy Institute

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Keeping you informed about what is happening inside Augusta with the experts from Maine Policy Institute.

Friday, October 29, 202110/29/2021

Phil Briggs | Eye On Veterans Preview

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This week Navy veteran/host Phil Briggs and his guests look at:    Navy Seal veterans running for Congress; why five of…

Thursday, October 28, 202110/28/2021

Question 3 Forum

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Matt Gagnon speaks with Heather Retburg YES On 3 and Dr. Janelle Tirrell NO On 3 : Maine Question 3,…

Thursday, October 28, 202110/28/2021

Capital Insights

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Current  Senator Bill Diamond gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Thursday, October 28, 202110/28/2021

Bangor Savings Bank | The ABLE Program

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We speak with Bangor Savings Bank President and CEO, Bob Montgomery-Rice as Bangor Savings Bank launches first-in-the-nation benefits checking account…

Wednesday, October 27, 202110/27/2021

Eye On Politics

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Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, October 27, 202110/27/2021

Heath Gorham | Portland Police Department

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Matt speaks with Interim Chief Heath Gorham with The Portland Police Department.

Local Headlines

8 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

8 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

10 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.