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Wednesday, March 24, 202103/24/2021

Gun Control Discussion

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Colorado suspect bought assault weapon 6 days before shooting Boulder shooting suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa was short-tempered Biden says…

Tuesday, March 23, 202103/23/2021

Maine’s Annual Vehicle Inspection Law

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Little data support Maine’s annual vehicle inspection law, which leads into a BIG discussion this morning on The WGAN Morning…

Tuesday, March 23, 202103/23/2021

Howie Carr

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Howie Carr joins The WGAN Morning News every Tuesday, discussing the latest in National Politics. Biden falling on the stairs…

Tuesday, March 23, 202103/23/2021

Commissioner Laura Fortman

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  Commissioner Laura Fortman with Maine Department Of Labor gives us an update on Maine’s Unemployment and Workforce. Unemployment Claims…

Tuesday, March 23, 202103/23/2021

C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge

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WGAN has teamed up with Town & Country Federal Credit Union for the 27th annual C-U Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge. Tournament starts Monday, April…

Tuesday, March 23, 202103/23/2021

Postmaster | Not Getting Mail

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Postmaster’s 10-year plan would cut post office hours, lengthen delivery times. Plus Matt’s story about mail delivery. 

Monday, March 22, 202103/22/2021

March Sports | Calls On Vaccine

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Matt & Erik discuss  Sports and then matt takes your calls on The Vaccine,  Joe Biden and more.  Plus another…

Monday, March 22, 202103/22/2021

Dr. Nirav Shah

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Dr. Nirav Shah, Director Of Maine CDC, gives us an update on the latest with Covid-19 in Maine.

Monday, March 22, 202103/22/2021

Monday Morning Racked Call

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A Racked call from Rick in Biddeford about the state of Maine & National politics and about Jared Golden.  Plus…

Monday, March 22, 202103/22/2021

Bruce Poliquin

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

Local Headlines

6 minutes ago in Local

Bobby Charles’ campaign fined more than $22,000 for oversize donations

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Maine's Ethics Commission has voted to fine the campaign of Republican candidate for governor Bobby Charles for violating election laws.

9 minutes ago in Local

Woman arrested by Portland police after brief standoff in McDonald’s bathroom

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Portland Police shot pepper balls during a standoff at a McDonald's Monday morning.

8 hours ago in Local

WGAN Wins Three First-Place Awards at 2026 MAB Awards

NewsRadio WGAN is celebrating a big night at the 2026 Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards, earning three first-place honors for…

National Headlines

4 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

4 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

6 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.