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Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

VIRTUAL Eggs & Issues

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Patrick Arnold, Co-founder & CEO, and Chris Cary, Chief Operations and Marketing Officer, of the New England Ocean Cluster speak…

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Mills Administration Proposes Compromise PPP Tax Solution Providing Full State Tax Relief to Maine Small Businesses Most In Need.  Commissioner…

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

‘I’m Not a Cat,’ Says Lawyer Having Zoom Difficulties

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The video was immediately shared widely and brought joy to many. The lawyer, Rod Ponton, said he was happy people…

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Remote Learning

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Schools nationwide plan for potential of remote learning into the fall

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Minimum Wage Issue

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Minimum wage hike to $15 by 2025 would result in 1.4 million unemployed, nonpartisan report says

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update on what’s happening in Portland.

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau speaks to Matt Gagnon on The WGAN Morning to give us an update on…

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Impeachment Discussion

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Senate sets the stage for rapid 2nd impeachment trial for Trump

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Old Dogs, New Digs

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We speak with 2020 Community Matters More Grant Recipient  DJ Turchon from Old Dogs, New Digs.  Voting is under way…

Monday, February 8, 202102/08/2021

Closing Segment Of The Day

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Your calls to close out the last segment of the morning.

Local Headlines

35 minutes ago in Local

Penobscot County Residence Fire Determined to be Arson

Fresh

Investigators determined the fire failed to spread because of a lack of fuel load.

1 hour ago in Local

Rogue Fire Engine Seen Driving Through Limerick Area

Fresh

The vehicle is believed to be personally owned.

4 hours ago in Local

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

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

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.