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Friday, May 8, 202605/08/2026

Eggs & Issues – Learn More!

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Time: 7-9AM  Location: USM’s Hannaford Hall (88 Bedford St. Portland)  Register: www.portlandregion.com/eggs Event Name: “From…

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Proposing A New Congressional Map

In Local, Podcasts

Tennessee Republicans proposed a congressional map to dilute the state’s lone majority-black district. The new map fragments Memphis and Shelby…

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Josh Filler

In Local, Podcasts

Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Jason Savage

In Local, Podcasts

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

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

UK Politics & Midterms

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In the United Kingdom, local and regional elections are underway, with predictions of a significant blow to Prime Minister Keir…

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Epstein Letter

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A federal judge released a suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein, which was sealed as part of his cellmate’s…

Thursday, May 7, 202605/07/2026

Thirsty Thursday

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The conversation revolves around the concept of “Thirsty Thursday,” with participants discussing its popularity and the tendency to start the…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Wednesday Topics

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Governor Janet Mills has not yet formally withdrawn from the Democratic US Senate primary, which is less than 70 days…

Wednesday, May 6, 202605/06/2026

Eye On Politics

In Local, Podcasts

Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

12 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in National

AP Poll: Why Republicans Lost the Midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear…

3 days ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.