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Thursday Topics & Calls

Matt Gagnon discussed the political landscape in Maine, focusing on the upcoming gubernatorial primary. He expressed concern about Hannah Pingree’s potential candidacy, noting her intelligence and ability to manipulate public opinion. Gagnon also criticized the Mills administration’s handling of education, citing a statistic that 74% of Maine fourth graders are falling behind in reading. He highlighted the inefficacy of increased funding in improving educational outcomes and criticized the Mills administration’s response to COVID-19. Gagnon also touched on the hypocrisy in political arguments, particularly regarding due process and the Red Flag Law.

Local Headlines

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National Headlines

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