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Thursday, May 7, 202005/07/2020

75 State Street

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Lauren Webster Marketing and Admissions Director w/ 75 State Street speaks Matt Gagnon. 75 State Street is a nonprofit organization…

Thursday, May 7, 202005/07/2020

Graduating This Spring

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Matt goes over how Maine high schoolers can graduate in person this spring

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

How Does Maine Compare

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Matt covers How Maine’s economic reopening compares to plans in other states

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

Eye On Politics

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Former Maine Legislator Jeremy Fischer and Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk Eric give their  Analysis of Maine & National…

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

Tech Talk w/ Craig Peterson

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It’s Tech Talk with Craig Peterson and he discussing the latest in Technology. Home Schooling? – 44 free experiments that teach…

Wednesday, May 6, 202005/06/2020

“Open Maine Back Up” Resolution 

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John Michael, Chairman of the Androscoggin County Commission speaks to Matt about Androscoggin County to Consider  “Open Maine Back Up”…

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Commissioner Laura Fortman

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Commissioner Laura Fortman With Maine Department Of Labor gives us an update on Unemployment in Maine.

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder speaks to WGAN News about Deferring to state rules as Portland councilors repeal city’s stay-at-home order.

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck

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Cumberland County DA Jonathan Sahrbeck speaks to Matt Gagnon and gives us and updates on the courts, May is Mental…

Tuesday, May 5, 202005/05/2020

Farm 23 / Boothbay Harbor

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Owners, Joshua & Laura Puchalski of Farm 23 speaks to WGAN Morning News on how they are helping our community.…

Local Headlines

13 hours ago in Local

Bellows Demands Assurance ICE Won’t be at Maine Polling Places

Bellows has joined eight other secretaries of state to send a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.

14 hours ago in Local

The Maine Public Defense System Out of Money to Pay Attorneys

The commission is urging the legislature to pass a bill that provides funding on an emergency basis.

14 hours ago in Local

Man accused of killing girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley ordered held without bail

A man accused of shooting and killing his longtime girlfriend in Carrabassett Valley this week will remain held without bail after his first court appearance on Wednesday.

National Headlines

24 hours ago in National

2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in

Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.

2 days ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

3 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

3 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.