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Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

No More Shoes

In Local, Podcasts

The US Department of Homeland Security has updated airport security procedures, allowing travelers to keep their shoes on, a change…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Mojito Day & Nostalgia

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The conversation meanders through various topics, starting with a discussion about mojitos and reminiscences of the 1960s. We reflect on…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

FEMA’S Response

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Matt Gagnon criticizes the federal response to the Texas floods, blaming bureaucratic obstacles and the Trump administration’s policies. He highlights…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Jason Savage

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Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party.

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle

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Jimmy Tingle discussed his upcoming comedy show on July 12 at the Hill Arts Center in Portland, Maine. The show,…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Wednesday Calls & Topics

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Matt Gagnon discussed the integration of Elon Musk’s AI chat bot, Grok, into Twitter, highlighting its potential to exhibit problematic…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Eye On Politics

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Josh Filler &  BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Delaying Action On 61 Bills

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Governor Janet Mills is delaying action on 61 bills, including measures to ban untraceable firearms and allow Wabanaki nations to…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Mayor Mark Dion

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Mark Dion discussed the end of the legislative session, criticizing the legislature for providing only $4 million for general assistance,…

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Injuries Unclear After Small Jet Crash on Takeoff at Bangor Airport

The city of Bangor and the airport say were on the scene for several hours actively working the site.

14 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Joins Growing Republican Group calling for Minneapolis Shooting Investigation

The killing has raised uncomfortable questions about the GOP's core positions

14 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Lashes Out Against Immigration Enforcement on Sunday

King said residents in Portland are wrongly being struck with fear.

National Headlines

4 minutes ago in National, Trending

A federal judge is set to hear arguments on Minnesota’s immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

Fresh

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on whether she should at least temporarily halt the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has led to the fatal shootings of two people by government officers.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

3 days ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

5 days ago in National

The US is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

It's been a year since a measles outbreak began in West Texas, and international health authorities say they plan to meet in April to determine if the U.S. has lost its measles-free designation.