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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

Sunday, September 20, 202609/20/2026

Maine Points: Heating Maine This Winter

Winter is coming, and the cost of staying warm is once again a major concern for Maine families. World events…

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.…

News

8 hours ago in Local

Three People Were Found Dead in a Submerged Vehicle in a Cove in Northern Maine

Sharon Bukulmez, 61, with her 5-year-old granddaughter and 3-year-old grandson both of Bar Harbor, were found dead in their vehicle found at Pond Cove in Roque Bluffs.

12 hours ago in Local

Maine’s Tri for a Cure Named a Top Triathlon Nationwide

The race was included in Triathlete's 50 Best Triathlons

12 hours ago in Local

Augusta School Department Barred from Restricting Public Comments

A judge determined the district's policy was unconstitutional.

14 hours ago in Local

Petition circulating for Maine officials to reopen investigation into 1970 deaths of Canadian teens

A petition on Change.org has garnered nearly 3,000 signatures from Nova Scotians looking for closure regarding the case of the "Cape Breton Three", who died in Aroostook County.

1 day ago in Local

Portland Dog Park and Restaurant ‘Woof Play Eat’ Permanently Closes, Citing Lengthy City and State Delays

Citing prolonged regulatory delays and mounting pre-opening costs from the city and state, Portland’s popular dog park and restaurant concept Woof Play Eat has permanently shut down.

1 day ago in Local

Donor to File Complaint with Maine AG Over Lewiston Shooting Victims’ Fund

Daniel Chapin, founder of the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, is seeking transparency into how donations were handled following the 2023 mass shootings. The filing will mark the first official complaint submitted by a donor regarding the fund's management.

2 days ago in Local

Shellfish harvesting paused along 2 areas of Casco Bay as algae bloom spreads

Shellfish harvesting has been shut down temporarily along two areas of Casco Bay as an algae bloom threatens some marine life.

2 days ago in Local

Eliot Cutler sentenced to more jail time during Friday hearing

Convicted sex offender and former candidate for Maine governor Eliot Cutler faces additional jail time for violating probation.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.