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Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Dr. Nirav Shah / Maine CDC

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Dr. Nirav Shah with Maine CDC, gives us an update on Coronavirus in Maine.

Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Portland Community Chamber of Commerce

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Jim Cohen, President of the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce, speaks to us about this Wednesday’s Eggs N Issues. Join the…

Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Commissioner Heather Johnson

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Commissioner Heather Johnson with Department of Economic and Community Development speaks to us and gives us an update on the…

Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Disbanding Police Force

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Matt discusses Minneapolis City Council majority backs disbanding police force

Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Town & Country Federal Credit Union

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Jon Paradise VP of Public Relations & Communications with Town & Country Federal Credit Union speaks to us about Summer…

Monday, June 8, 202006/08/2020

Use-Of-Force Policy

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The Portland Police Department bars the use of chokeholds, neck restraints and other tactics that might cut off someone’s ability…

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

HHS Secretary Alex Azar

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HHS Secretary Alex Azar speaks to Matt about POTUS Trip to Maine and COVID Response

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

Bruce Poliquin

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Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, gives us his analysis on Trump visiting Maine, Protests across the country and Maine…

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce

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Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce speaks to WGAN Morning News about the recent protests in Maine and across the country.

Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020

Apex Youth Connection

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  Apex Youth Connection is about getting youth “out there” — leveraging the power of human relationships to connect youth…

Local Headlines

15 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.

16 hours ago in Local

Rogue Fire Engine Seen Driving Through Limerick Area

The vehicle is believed to be personally owned.

18 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

5 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.

7 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.