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Maine Points

Maine Points

Discover Maine Points – Your Weekly Spotlight on Maine’s Movers and Shakers!
Produced by Danny Martignetti of The WGAN Morning News, Maine Points brings you inspiring stories and highlights from organizations making a difference in our community. We proudly share these conversations across all eight stations of the Portland Media Group, ensuring your message reaches listeners throughout Southern Maine. Tune in every Sunday morning on your favorite station:

WGAN – 5:00 AM
WMGX – 5:00 AM
WYNZ – 5:30 AM
WBAE – 5:30 AM
WPOR – 5:30 AM
98.9 WCLZ – 5:30 AM
WZAN – 5:30 AM
WYNZ HD2 – 5:30 AM

Start your Sunday with stories that matter—Maine Points, where Maine’s voice is heard! If you are an organization that wants to be featured, E-mail danny@wgan.com

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Helping Maine’s Horses

Danny Martignetti interviews Peg Keyser, Advancement Director of the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA), about the…

Friday, August 7, 202608/07/2026

20 Years Of 211 Maine

Danny speaks to Nikki Williams, Program Director of 211 Maine, to celebrate the organization’s 20th anniversary. 211 Maine, designated by…

Friday, July 31, 202607/31/2026

Tunnel To Towers Foundation

The conversation revolves around the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk event in Portland, Maine, which honors fallen first…

Friday, July 24, 202607/24/2026

St. Peter’s Italian Bazaar

The Maine Points podcast discusses the 101st annual St. Peter’s Bazaar, an Italian festival in Portland, Maine, celebrating the Assumption…

Sunday, July 12, 202607/12/2026

Wreaths Across America

Danny speaks with Amber Caron, Director of Communications for ⁠Wreaths Across America Since its founding in 2007, WAA has collaborated…

Tuesday, June 30, 202606/30/2026

Maine Historical Society

Danny is joined by Jamie Rice and Steve Bromage from MHS so go over America’s 250 and the history that…

Friday, June 26, 202606/26/2026

Maine Points: Finding Our Voices

Danny catches up with Patrisha McLean CEO/Founder of ⁠Finding Our Voices⁠⁠ Finding Our Voices is led and driven by Maine…

Friday, June 19, 202606/19/2026

Maine Points: Flags For Heroes

Today we’re talking about a unique event that combines patriotism, remembrance, gratitude,and community service all in one powerful display. It’s…

Sunday, June 14, 202606/14/2026

Maine Points: PSL Strive

Today we’re highlighting an organization that’s helping individuals with intellectual disabilities build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections throughout our community.…

Friday, June 5, 202606/05/2026

Maine Points: Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program

Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) is dedicated to strengthening the community by providing food assistance today while working toward…

News

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Passenger Faces Charges After Bangor Airport Confrontation

Fresh

The man was arrested and taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

2 hours ago in Local

Maine Distributing Free Lockable Marijuana Storage Bags

The bags are being distributed to participating retailers.

5 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills says trade war with Canada is killing jobs in newspaper op-ed

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is delivering a direct message to the Canadian people amid a trade war with the United States.

5 hours ago in Local

Victim identified in fatal Portland hit-and-run

We're learning the name of the person who died in a hit-and-run in Portland last week.

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Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

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More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

1 day ago in Local

A Teen Accused of Crashing His Car into a Plane at the Portsmouth International Airport

The teen was charged on multiple counts including aggravated DWI and disobeying a police officer.

1 day ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine

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3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland

Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.

2 days ago in Local

Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement

A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.