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Thursday, July 1, 202107/01/2021

Veto Of L.D. 554

In Local, Podcasts

Gov. Mills vetoes bill to provide gaming rights to Maine tribes. L.D. 554: An Act To Create Gaming Equity and…

Wednesday, June 30, 202106/30/2021

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, June 30, 202106/30/2021

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, June 30, 202106/30/2021

Maine Hospital Association

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We speak with Steven Michaud, President of the Maine Hospital Association on Mandating Covid-19 Vaccinations For all health care workers…

Wednesday, June 30, 202106/30/2021

Westbrook Mayor Mike Foley | LD 1708

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Local mayors  believe this proposal would hurt local government and our constituents, and they urge Maine lawmakers to reject LD…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Rep. Kathleen Dillingham

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State Representative Kathleen Dillingham (R-Oxford) is the Republican Leader in the Maine House of Representatives. She joins Matt to discuss…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins The WGAN Morning News every Tuesday, discussing the latest in National Politics.

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Gordon Smith | Maine Director of Opioid Response

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Governor Mills signs emergency legislation establishing Accidental Drug Overdose Death Review Panel and we speak with Gordon Smith, Maine Director…

Tuesday, June 29, 202106/29/2021

Public Advocate Barry Hobbins

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Public Advocate Barry Hobbins speaks to us about how CMP is asking the Maine Public Utilities Commission to consider deferring…

Monday, June 28, 202106/28/2021

What’s It Worth? with Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about vintage toys and nostalgic items and What’s It Worth?…

Local Headlines

9 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

10 hours ago in Local

Maine Suing Postal Service Over Mail In Voting Rule

Maine and other states argue the rule inflicts irreparable harm

11 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.