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Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Voter ID + Poll Question

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Matt Gagnon criticized Shenna Bellows for manipulating the language of a voter ID referendum question, leading with less popular changes…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Casco Bay Heat Pump

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Matt Gagnon interviews Mike Hedge from Casco Bay Heat Pump about changes to the Efficiency Maine rebate system for heat…

Thursday, May 8, 202505/08/2025

Real ID Issues

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Matt Gagnon discusses the challenges of obtaining a REAL ID, noting his upcoming flights in June, July, August, and October.…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Michael Hoffer

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  Matt speaks with Michael Hoffer and discusses High Sports as well as the launch of Hoffer’s high school sports…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Eye On Politics

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

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

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…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Ryan Fecteau, Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, discussed the ongoing budgetary issues in Augusta, including the need for…

Wednesday, May 7, 202505/07/2025

Biden’s Decision

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Matt Gagnon discusses Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, criticizing the timing and its impact on…

Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025

Making A Campaign Work

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Matt discusses the influx of candidates for various political positions, particularly in Maine, highlighting the long list of potential Republican…

Tuesday, May 6, 202505/06/2025

Phil Harriman

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

Local Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Median Price of Homes in Maine Reaches $426,000

The price surged in October.

7 hours ago in Local

Acadia National Park on Pace for Busiest Year Ever

Overnight camping stays are also on a healthy pace, with a nearly 33 increase this year over 2024.

8 hours ago in Local

Charges dropped against woman accused of ramming vehicle of Border Patrol officer stationed in Maine

A woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent from Maine last month has had charges against her dropped.

National Headlines

10 hours ago in National

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.

1 day ago in National

Melania Trump and Usha Vance are making an early holiday visit with North Carolina military families

Melania Trump and Usha Vance took their first trip together, spending time in North Carolina on Wednesday with service members and their families to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice as the holidays approach.

2 days ago in National

Here’s what’s in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

Members of the Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma must pay billions of dollars to settle a flood of lawsuits over the harms of opioids, in a new deal formally approved by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.

2 days ago in National

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

The House voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable display of approval for an effort that had struggled for months to overcome opposition from President Donald Trump and Republican leadership.