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Friday, April 10, 202604/10/2026

Jim Libby Withdraws

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Jim Libby has withdrawn from the 2026 gubernatorial race due to failing to meet the Clean Elections program’s signature requirements.…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Political Dynamics In Maine

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The discussion focused on the political dynamics in Maine, particularly the campaign of Governor Janet Mills, who is trailing significantly.…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Campaign Challenges

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Janet Mills’ US Senate campaign is facing challenges, with no ads booked after Wednesday and trailing in polls. Despite this,…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Josh Filler

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Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Eggs & Issues: Maine’s Education System

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Matt speaks with Heather Perry, Superintendent, Gorham School District who’s speaking at Eggs & Issues along with a few students…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

The State House Budget

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The State House budget, totaling $529 million, includes $300 relief checks and a millionaires tax, which passed narrowly in a…

Thursday, April 9, 202604/09/2026

Ketamine Queen

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Matt discusses the denial of bail for Elliot Cutler, who is facing charges for child exploitation, and the 15-year prison…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Pause In Iran War

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The Trump administration announced a two-week pause in the war with Iran, with negotiations for a permanent ceasefire. Trump claimed…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk gives his Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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Mayor Mark Dion discussed Portland’s budget challenges, citing rising personnel costs and declining school enrollments. He emphasized the need for…

Local Headlines

8 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

12 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in National

AP Poll: Why Republicans Lost the Midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear…

3 days ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.