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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

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

MAINE POINTS: CMTM

Danny speaks with Julie Butcher Pezzino, Executive Director, Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine At the Children’s Museum & Theatre…

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, September 21, 202309/21/2023

MAINE POINTS: TEENS TO TRAILS

Teens to Trails works with schools to build meaningful relationships between students, caring adults and the natural world by sharing…

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Friday, September 15, 202309/15/2023

MAINE POINTS: OLYMPIA SNOWE WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Olympia Snowe Women’s Leadership Institute is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that delivers a three-year, evidence-based, accredited program rooted in…

MAINE POINTS

Wednesday, September 6, 202309/06/2023

Maine Points: MOFGA

Danny speaks with Sarah Alexander, Executive Director of The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. The Maine Organic Farmers and…

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Tuesday, August 29, 202308/29/2023

Maine Points: Camp Sunshine

o Camp Sunshine is a free, year-round retreat for children with life threating illnesses and their families o We have…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 25, 202308/25/2023

Maine Points: Pets For Vets

Marianne has loved helping others and animals all her life.  She has been involved in the Pets for Vets Portland…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 18, 202308/18/2023

Maine Points: Chalk The Port

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Thursday, August 10, 202308/10/2023

Maine Points: WinterKids

WinterKids is the only nonprofit in Maine dedicated exclusively to increasing outdoor physical activity in children and families during our…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

Maine Points: Maine GearShare

Maine GearShare began as an idea in 2017 when local outdoor-focused foundations had started recognizing a pattern of requests for…

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, July 27, 202307/27/2023

Maine Points: Portland Free Pantry

We talk with Mei DW, Kristin Lash, and Anna Heath about their creation and launch of a first-of-its-kind in New…

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Maine State Police Issue 115 Tickets in Single Day on Turnpike

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The citations were issued for speeding, distracted driving and seat belt violations.

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Waterville city council votes to ban cooperation with ICE

Waterville's city council has approved an ordinance banning cooperation between city employees and ICE.

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Deputies ask for information about suspect in Arundel ATM robbery

The York County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a suspect in an attempted ATM robbery at an Arundel church.

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The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

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Backup Power Bank Cause of Fire at Montville Camp

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Maine Doctor Files Lawsuit to Reenter U.S. After Denial at Canadian Border

The woman claims she has been denied reentry since April.

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Eligible Mainers set to begin receiving $300 affordability checks this month

About 500,000 eligible Mainers will start receiving $300 affordability checks later this month.

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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after colliding with van in Bethel

A motorcyclist who collided with a van in Bethel Tuesday morning was flown to the hospital with serious injuries.

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Troy Jackson Surges as Maine Democrats’ Likely Senate Pick

Jackson supporters spent the weekend securing hundreds of delegates.

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ICE Agent in Biddeford Shooting Suffered Previous Head Injury

Court filing appears to be raising new question about ICE's vetting and training practices