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Friday, March 20, 202603/20/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, March 20, 202603/20/2026

Maine Policy Institute

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Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon for his regular segment on State and National Policy.

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

AI, Art, and Authority

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The discussion explores the hypothetical use of AI to bring back deceased actors like Heath Ledger and James Earl Jones…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Leaks, Loyalty, and Fallout

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The discussion centers on Joe Kent, a former counterterrorism official under investigation by the FBI for leaking classified information. Kent…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Jason Savage

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Stay informed on state and national politics with Jason Savage, Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Power, Policy, and Pressure

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The conversation delves into the complex relationship between Rand Paul and Donald Trump, highlighting their initial animosity during the 2016…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Mary’s Walk Preview

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Ken Jansen from the Mary’s Walk Committee discussed the 28th annual event on March 29 in downtown Saco, benefiting The…

Thursday, March 19, 202603/19/2026

Politics With a Pop

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The conversation revolves around the “Call of the Week” competition on WGN Morning News. Matt then discusses the unique branding…

Wednesday, March 18, 202603/18/2026

Wednesday Opinions

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The discussion covered various topics, including the resignation of Joe Kent, who was accused of leaking sensitive information, potentially facing…

Local Headlines

11 hours ago in Local

Person Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Winthrop

Police say the outcome could have been different without community support and proper training.

11 hours ago in Local

Police Subdue Man Waving Gun in Farmington Walmart Parking Lot

The incident took place just after 9:30 am Thursday.

13 hours ago in Local

$519 million supplemental budget heads to governor’s desk after passage in Maine Legislature

The governor's $519 million supplemental budget has passed and is now headed to her desk to be signed.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Trump-endorsed Republican Clay Fuller wins Marjorie Taylor Greene’s former House seat in Georgia

Republican Clay Fuller on Tuesday won Marjorie Taylor Greene's former U.S. House seat in Georgia, turning back a Democratic challenge with the help of President Donald Trump's endorsement despite uneasiness over the war in Iran.

2 days ago in National

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims' relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary this year. Despite losing its status decades ago as one of the nation's main arteries, people from around the world still flock to it to take perhaps the quintessential American road trip and soak in its neon lights, kitschy motels and attractions, and culinary offerings.

7 days ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...