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Monday, March 3, 202503/03/2025

Maine Vintage Toys

In Local, Podcasts

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

Monday, March 3, 202503/03/2025

Grace Curley

In Local, Podcasts

The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with Matt to talk about the latest developments in national politics.

Monday, March 3, 202503/03/2025

Steve Robinson

In Local, Podcasts

Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt Gagnon to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine

Monday, March 3, 202503/03/2025

Monday Opening Segment

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A new week is here, as well as a new month. Interesting things have happened since the finish of the WGAN Morning News on Friday. Matt gives a preview of today’s show.

Friday, February 28, 202502/28/2025

Coffee & Politics: Gregg Lagerquist

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at AutowerkesMaine.com.

Friday, February 28, 202502/28/2025

Billy Bob Faulkingham

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Matt speaks with Maine House Republican Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham to discuss the many things that have happened in Augusta over the last week

Friday, February 28, 202502/28/2025

John Tomase – Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Thursday, February 27, 202502/27/2025

The White House Press Pool

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Matt talks about the White House Press Pool.

Thursday, February 27, 202502/27/2025

John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics. Capital Insights…

Thursday, February 27, 202502/27/2025

Callers And The Budget

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Matt takes calls and talks about the budget.

Local Headlines

30 minutes ago in Local

York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

Fresh

The hospital says the merger process could take more than a year and will involve multiple steps. 

2 hours ago in Local

Threat prompts closure of Noble High and Middle schools on Halloween

Fresh

Noble Middle and High schools are closed on Friday following reports of a threat.

4 hours ago in Local

Maine State Police seek Patten man as part of ongoing investigation

Police are asking for help as they search for a Patten man.

National Headlines

11 hours ago in National

US stocks slip as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations

Options trader Steven Rodriguez works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

he U.S. stock market is pulling back from its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

11 hours ago in National, Trending

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

A sign in a Kwik Trip store shows the store will no longer be using pennies to give change, on Oct. 23, 2025, in Yorkville, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

President Donald Trump's decision to stop producing the penny earlier this year is starting to have real implications for the nation's commerce.

11 hours ago in National

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands after their U.S.-China summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport Jinping in Busan, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.

11 hours ago in National

New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, on Nov. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

The Trump administration is forging ahead with plans to eject some nonprofits from a popular student loan forgiveness program if their work is deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose" — a move that could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.