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Monday, November 23, 202011/23/2020

Chuck Igo

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Chuck Igo updated you on sports here on WGAN for many years, and also hosted the “More Music Morning Show” on Rewind 100.9 for many years prior to his retirement in March. One effort that he poured his heart into during his time here at Portland Radio Group was the annual campaign to “Stuff the Bus.” Chuck has decided to come out of his retirement temporarily to help us raise money for Preble Street by living in a school bus for 28 hours starting this morning at 6AM for the importance of giving this Thanksgiving season! Help us exceed our goal of $20,000 for Preble Street by Thanksgiving!

This year’s annual “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive for Preble Street looks a little different… the need for donations is MUCH greater this year because of the pandemic. Preble Street is now serving 3 times the amount of meals it was just 6 months ago. No PHYSICAL donations will be taken for “Stuff the Bus” this year—instead, we’re asking you to donate ONLINE. Preble Street will take care of purchasing the food and delivering it to families. Your secure online donation gives Preble Street the buying power of 7 pounds of food for each dollar, and 100% of your pledge will help put food on the table of a Mainer in need! Get more info online now at wgan.com, or donate now by texting the word ‘FOOD’ to 77-thousand (77000).

Monday, November 23, 202011/23/2020

Daniel Goodman

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Daniel Goodman is the Public Affairs Manager for AAA of Northern New England. He talks to guest host Phil Harriman about holiday travel plans for this Thanksgiving during the Covid pandemic.

Monday, November 23, 202011/23/2020

Dr. Nirav Shah

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Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah talks to fill in host Phil Harriman on the latest about the Covid-19 pandemic

Monday, November 23, 202011/23/2020

Spencer Thibodeau

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Former Senior Advisor for the Biden campaign in Maine and current Portland City Councilor Spencer Thibodeau joins Phil Harriman, who is filling in for Matt Gagnon.

Friday, November 20, 202011/20/2020

HospitalityMaine / 9PM Closing Time

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Steve Hewins President and CEO of HospitalityMaine speaks to Matt Gagnon about 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, tasting rooms…

Friday, November 20, 202011/20/2020

Bruce Poliquin

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

Friday, November 20, 202011/20/2020

Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Governor Janet Mills imposes 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, tasting rooms and other venues and Heather Johnson, Commissioner, Maine…

Friday, November 20, 202011/20/2020

9PM Closing Time

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Mills imposes 9 p.m. closing time for restaurants, tasting rooms and other venues

Friday, November 20, 202011/20/2020

34th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Fling

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Jennifer Rent, Board Member for SARSSM (Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine) speaks to Matt about their 34th Annual…

Thursday, November 19, 202011/19/2020

Will You Take The Vaccine Part II

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A hot topic this morning and we take your calls on if you will take the vaccine.

Local Headlines

3 hours ago in Local

Penobscot County Residence Fire Determined to be Arson

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

4 hours ago in Local

Rogue Fire Engine Seen Driving Through Limerick Area

The vehicle is believed to be personally owned.

6 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.

5 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.