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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 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…

Sunday, May 31, 202605/31/2026

Maine Points: Brain Awareness Month

Danny speaks with Jill Carney , Director of Public Policy for Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. June is Brain Awareness Month Know…

News

3 hours ago in Local

Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

Updated

The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

3 hours ago in Local

2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

22 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Police Looking for Suspect in Injury Shooting

The shooting is currently under active investigation

23 hours ago in Local

Maine Woman Sentenced to Nine Months for Driving at U.S. Border Patrol Agent

Prosecutors say the FBI investigated the case.

1 day ago in Local

Aroostook County deputies asking for help locating missing man

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Aroostook County man. 25-year-old Walker Craig was last seen early…

1 day ago in Local

Former Scarborough police lieutenant indicted for theft

A former Scarborough police lieutenant has been indicted for theft charges.

1 day ago in Local

Lifeguard swims to shore after getting pulled underwater by shark at Scarborough beach

Officials are urging beachgoers in Scarborough to be aware of their surroundings after a lifeguard was pulled underwater by a white shark over the weekend.

1 day ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

2 days ago in Local

Troy Jackson’s Journey from Maine logger to Democratic Nominee Against Senator Susan Collins

Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County,

2 days ago in Local

Maine Man Dies in New Hampshire Lake

A dive team initially recovered the man.