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Friday, October 1, 202110/01/2021

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 1, 202110/01/2021

Phil Briggs | Eye On Veterans Preview

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

Thursday, September 30, 202109/30/2021

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, September 30, 202109/30/2021

Adrienne Bennett | Mainers for Fair Laws

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Adrienne is a spokesperson for Mainers for Fair Laws  and speaks to us about Question 1, that will appear on…

Thursday, September 30, 202109/30/2021

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, September 30, 202109/30/2021

Carolyn Small | Apple Pie Judging Contest

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Matt speaks with Carolyn Small, Superintendent of Cumberland Fair Exhibition Hall, about Today’s Apple Pie Judging Contest at The Cumberland…

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

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, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Tech Talk with Craig Peterson

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

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Eggs & Issues Preview

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We speak with Quincy Hentzel , President & CEO of Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for their upcoming Eggs &…

Wednesday, September 29, 202109/29/2021

Friendly Coffee Discussion

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It’s National Coffee Day, and lots of chains have deals.  Starbucks is giving out free coffee to anyone who shows…

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

11 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

12 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.