Morning News

Mornings

Latest From The WGAN Morning News

Friday, June 11, 202106/11/2021

Maine Policy Institute

In Local, Podcasts

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

Friday, June 11, 202106/11/2021

Phil Briggs | Eye On Veterans

In Local, Podcasts

Navy veteran and Journalist Phil Briggs looks at life from the military veteran’s perspective With Eye On Veterans,  Every Sunday…

Thursday, June 10, 202106/10/2021

Capital Insights With Bruce Poliquin

In Local, Podcasts

Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Thursday, June 10, 202106/10/2021

Comedian Juston McKinney

In Local, Podcasts

  Juston will be performing his Parentally Challenged LIVE show at Vinegar Hill Music Theater Friday, June 18th at 7pm…

Thursday, June 10, 202106/10/2021

Commissioner Pender Makin

In Local, Podcasts

Commissioner Pender Makin speaks to us about Maine lifting physical distancing requirements for schools this Fall

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Eye On Politics

In Local, Podcasts

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

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Tech Talk with Craig Peterson

In Local, Podcasts

Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch Craig…

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Quincy Hentzel | Virtual Eggs & Issues

In Local, Podcasts

We speak with Quincy Hentzel , President & CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Portland Community Chamber is…

Wednesday, June 9, 202106/09/2021

Tunnel to Towers Foundation

In Local, Podcasts

We speak to John Ponte From Tunnel to Towers Foundation He’s The Senior Director Of Construction.  Maine Veteran Christy Gardner…

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…

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

Five Teenagers Charged in Series of Car Break-ins in Somerset County

Deputies say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.

6 hours ago in Local

Drought Conditions Reduced in Maine

For the first time in a while, there exists a portion of the state under no drought classification.

9 hours ago in Local

Fisherman dies after boat capsizes off Downeast Maine coast

A fisherman was found dead after his boat capsized near an island in Downeast Maine.

National Headlines

1 day ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

2 days ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

3 days ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.

3 days ago in National

Hegseth is facing a new round of questioning from Congress on the Iran war and more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Congress on Tuesday about the Trump administration's end game for the Iran war, the conflict's costs and its impact on diminishing weapons stockpiles.