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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, 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…

Sunday, May 17, 202605/17/2026

Maine Points: Safe Boating Week

National Safe Boating Week May 16–22, 2026 Danny speaks with Peter Poulin Public Education officer and the Maine State Liaison…

Sunday, May 10, 202605/10/2026

Maine Points: Sweetser

Sweetser is a behavioral nonprofit that provides evidence-based treatment, support and hope through a statewide network of community-based mental health,…

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Sunday, May 3, 202605/03/2026

Maine Points: Civil Air Patrol 5/3/26

CAP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and serves as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Founded Dec. 1,…

Sunday, April 26, 202604/26/2026

Maine Points: Salvation Army Of Greater Portland

Danny speaks with Major Keith Jache, Greater Portland Area Coordinator For The Salvation Army. We check in and see how…

Sunday, April 19, 202604/19/2026

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…

Sunday, April 12, 202604/12/2026

Maine Points: Babygirl Foundation

Babygirl Foundation A charitable organization providing families, parents, and caregivers with resources to help improve the family’s experience during a…

Sunday, April 5, 202604/05/2026

Maine Points: The Maine Occupational Therapy Association

The mission of MEOTA is to promote the profession of Occupational Therapy and support all Occupational Therapy practitioners in the…

Sunday, March 29, 202603/29/2026

Maine Points: Community Matters More

Danny speaks with Gavin Robinson, Community Relations Manager, Bangor Savings Bank. The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation was created with a…

News

9 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.

15 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.