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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, November 17, 202211/17/2022

Maine Points: 17th Annual Stuff The Bus Food Drive

Danny speaks to Natalie Varrallo, food programs director with Preble Street in preparation for our 17th Annual Stuff The Bus…

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Friday, November 4, 202211/04/2022

Maine Points: Wreaths Across America

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Friday, October 28, 202210/28/2022

Maine Points: Veterans Foward Maine

Veterans Forward is a program of Fedcap Serving Maine that provides critical assistance to create a sustainable future for Maine’s…

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Friday, October 21, 202210/21/2022

Maine Points: Lucky Pup Rescue

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Friday, October 14, 202210/14/2022

Maine Points: Pets For Vets

Danny speaks with Marianne Quinn, Chapter Director for Pets For Vets Pets for Vets is a non-profit organization here in…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, October 7, 202210/07/2022

Maine Points: Hospice of Southern Maine

Danny speaks with Daryl Cady, CEO Of Hospice of Southern Maine Hospice of Southern Maine is a non-profit providing comprehensive…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, September 30, 202209/30/2022

Maine Points: Real Men Wear Pink 10/2

Danny speaks with Maitri Chittidi Senior Development Manager with American Cancer Society as well as Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck, a RMWP Ambassador.

MAINE POINTS

Friday, September 23, 202209/23/2022

Maine Points: Kids First Center

Danny speaks to Executive Director of Kids First Center, Tim Robbins. The Kids First Center is a safe place for…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, September 16, 202209/16/2022

Maine Points: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter

Danny speaks with Drew Wyman , Executive Director and Jessica Gayle, Director Of Development with Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter. The…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, September 9, 202209/09/2022

Maine Points: Maine Historical Society

A growing museum, incomparable library and statewide educational resource, we are located in the heart of Portland’s downtown cultural district.…

News

6 hours ago in Local

Jonathan Bush may not meet Maine’s residency requirement for governor

A new report raises questions about whether the candidate meets the state’s 5-year residency requirement to hold the office. Records show property tax exemptions in another state that could complicate his path to the Blaine House

7 hours ago in Local

Maine Expands Wildlife “Watch List” to Record Numbers

The updated ten-year Wildlife Action Plan, recently released by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW), now encompasses more than 700 species of birds, mammals, and fish

1 day ago in Local

UPDATE – Police find missing teenager in Saco

Saco police are asking for the public's help in the search for a 13-year-old boy.

1 day ago in Local

Sen. Collins blames Democrats for stalled negotiations on DHS funding bill

Sen. Susan Collins is calling on lawmakers to pass a DHS funding bill that would end a partial government shutdown.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

1 day ago in Local

Lockdown Called Off at Lake Region High School, Threat Deemed Hoax

The lockdown was reportedly lifted by 8:43 a.m. after investigators ruled out the threat as a hoax.

2 days ago in Local

DOJ Investigating Maine for Housing Transgender Inmates in Women’s Prison

The DOJ says it'll investigate accusations that Maine has allowed a transgender inmate to remain housed with women.

2 days ago in Local

West Bath Woman Arrested for Arson at Her Own Property

The suspect was taken to the Two Bridges Regional Jail.

2 days ago in Local

Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after getting hit by train in Lewiston

A man is in the hospital after getting hit by a train in Lewiston on Thursday morning. Lewiston Police said…