Morning News

Mornings

Latest From The WGAN Morning News

Thursday, August 14, 202508/14/2025

Deployment of Troops

In Podcasts

Matt Gagnon discussed the deployment of troops in Washington, DC, highlighting the irony of patrolling in the safe Georgetown neighborhood,…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

The Evolution Of Music

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon and Jason discuss the significant release of multiple iconic albums within a short period in 1991, including Metallica’s…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Eye On Politics

In Local, Podcasts

Former Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political Consultant & in for BJ McAllister is Keith Mestrich , who’s…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Benjamin Sharoni

In Local, Podcasts

Benjamin (Benny) Sharoni is the current Consul General of the State of Israel to New England, heading its mission in…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

Mayor Mark Dion

In Local, Podcasts

Portland Mayor Mark Dion discussed the recent city council meeting on a moratorium on new concert venues, specifically targeting Live…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

New Congressional Maps?

In Local, Podcasts

Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps are returning, feeling they have…

Wednesday, August 13, 202508/13/2025

New Venue In Portland?

In Local, Podcasts

The Portland City Council voted 6-3 to approve an 180-day moratorium on new theaters and performance halls, blocking Live Nation’s…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Tragic Case of Kelly Brown

In Local, Podcasts

The conversation centers on the tragic case of Kelly Brown, a 40-year-old from Pennsylvania, who was arrested for manslaughter after…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Phil Harriman

In Local, Podcasts

Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Tuesday, August 12, 202508/12/2025

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

In Local, Podcasts

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Maine’s Del Duca Finishes Bobsled Run at Olympics

Two teams from Germany won Gold and Silver, while a Swiss took the Bronze medal.

8 hours ago in Local

Closures in Maine Mount with Blizzard Conditions Now Forecast

The National Weather Service is now forecasting wind up to 50 mph on Monday

9 hours ago in Local

A Pedestrian was Struck and Killed in a Parking Lot in Waterville

One person is dead after being hit by a vehicle in a parking lot of a gas station in Waterville.…

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

4 days ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

5 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.