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Wednesday Topics & Calls

Dave and Matt discussed the challenges of political change in Maine, focusing on the impact of ranked-choice voting (RCV) and the control of state government. Dave criticized the current system, citing a referendum denied by Shenna Bellows and the Democratic majority’s control. Matt suggested electing a Republican trifecta to change laws, including RCV, and proposed replacing the Secretary of State. They highlighted past Republican successes in Maine, such as tax cuts and welfare reforms, contrasting them with national failures due to institutional constraints. Dennis and Al shared personal stories and criticisms of RCV, emphasizing its perceived negative effects on political moderation and transparency.

Local Headlines

16 hours ago in Local

Maine Lottery Players Win Almost $25 Million in May

May prize payments totaled $24,728,500 to Maine Lottery players across all games.

17 hours ago in Local

Three Injured, One “Cut” From Car in Kennebunk Crash

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue did not disclose the condition of those injured.

20 hours ago in Local

Portland man dies after getting hit by vehicle

A Portland man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday.

National Headlines

2 hours ago in National

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week

Whenever historian Geoffrey Ward visits the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum to do research, he finds himself caught up in the spirit of FDR himself, the sense of landed contentment and cheerful disarray that helped define his public image.

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

19 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

19 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.