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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, 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…

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,…

News

4 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

8 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment

Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

1 day ago in Local

UMaine Offering Early Retirement to Faculty Amid $19 Million Shortfall

UMaine notified 158 faculty members this week about the retirement incentives.

1 day ago in Local

Fire Marshal’s Office investigates 2 suspected arsons at abandoned Auburn property

Fire investigators are looking into two incidents of arson at an abandoned building in Auburn this week.

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Race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District goes to ranked choice runoff

The race for Maine's 2nd Congressional district will go to a ranked choice runoff.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.

2 days ago in Local

Maine Gun Safety Group Claims Victory in Tuesday’s Election

The group says 70 candidates it endorsed won election.

2 days ago in Local

Bicyclist Seriously Injured in Damariscotta Hit-and-Run Crash

Police say a 65-year-old woman has serious injuries