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Monday, May 3, 202105/03/2021

Voices of Hope: The Rugged Road to Recovery

In Local, Podcasts

We speak with Dave Packhem, Executive Producer  Of Voices of Hope:  the Rugged Road to Recovery. This is a 12…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Caller Of The Week

In Local, Podcasts

We award our caller of the week. This week’s winner is Renee from Casco.

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Bruce Poliquin

In Local, Podcasts

  Former Congressman from the 2nd District, Bruce Poliquin joins Matt Gagnon discussing the latest in state & national politics.…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Drop Boxes | Voting Law

In Local, Podcasts

Florida approves bill curbing mail voting, use of drop boxes Florida passes voting law that includes restrictions on vote-by-mail and…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Mobile Vaccination Unit | Fryeburg Fairgrounds

In Local, Podcasts

The state’s new mobile vaccination unit will visit the Fryeburg Fairgrounds for four days, starting Today until Monday. Kristen  Binau,…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Dr. William Smith | LD 675

In Local, Podcasts

LD 675  (Sponsored By Troy Jackson) An Act To Protect Maine Consumers from Unsupported Price Increases on Prescription Medicines by…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Elevating Voices

In Local, Podcasts

Isla Dickerson She is Executive Producer and Co-Creator of Elevating Voices . Isla is also The SVP and Director of…

Thursday, April 29, 202104/29/2021

GHRT Check In / WVOM

In Local, Podcasts

Matt Gagnon checks in with our radio brothers in Bangor:  George Hale & Ric Tyler Show on WVOM.

Thursday, April 29, 202104/29/2021

President Biden’s Address P2

In Local, Podcasts

Matt gives his analysis of of President Biden’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress, while taking your calls.

Thursday, April 29, 202104/29/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

In Local, Podcasts

Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on  Local and National Politics.

Local Headlines

1 hour ago in Local

Maine ICE Arrests Surge in 2026: Data Reveals Most Detained Lack Criminal Records

Fresh

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.

1 hour ago in Local

GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Bobby Charles Wants Federal Agents at Maine Polling Locations

Fresh

Newly leaked audio reveals Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles plans to ask federal border czar Tom Homan to station ICE agents and U.S. Marshals at Maine polling places ahead of the election.

23 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Says Trade War with Canada Could Devastate Maine Lobster Industry

King is calling on Republicans to pressure President Trump.

National Headlines

1 day 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…

6 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.