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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

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Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

Maine Points: Voices Of Hope

The Rugged Road to Recovery, an 8 hour documentary series airing this spring on Maine Public. The series allows about…

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Friday, February 4, 202202/04/2022

Maine Points: Camp Sunshine

Founded in 1984, Camp Sunshine is nestled on the shores of beautiful Sebago Lake. For seventeen years, Anna Gould and…

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Friday, January 28, 202201/28/2022

Maine Points: Community Maters More

Community Matters More is a program of the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation that directly engages the public in grant awards. During the month of February, they are pleased to share that voters will determine the recipients of over $155,000 given to 45 to nonprofit organizations in ME and NH. In turn nonprofits in each of the respective area as outlined on the ballot may receive a grant award ranging anywhere from 1,000 up to 5,000! Danny speaks with Jaclyn Fish, Community Relations Manager, Bangor Savings Bank. Visit online www.bangor.com/cmm

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Friday, January 21, 202201/21/2022

Maine Points: Maine 211

211 Maine has been a statewide program since 2006. Danny speaks with Nikki Williams, Maine 211 Program Manager 211 Maine…

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Friday, January 14, 202201/14/2022

Maine Points: U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Casco Bay Flotilla

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian component of Coast Guard Forces. Founded in 1939 by an Act…

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Friday, January 7, 202201/07/2022

Maine Points: Center For Grieving Children

The Center for Grieving Children was founded in 1987 by Portland, Maine resident Bill Hemmens, following the death of his…

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Thursday, December 30, 202112/30/2021

Maine Points: Lucky Pup Rescue

Not every pup is lucky enough to have a forever home. That’s where we come in. Lucky Pup Rescue, Inc.…

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Saturday, December 25, 202112/25/2021

Maine Points: Make-A-Wish 12/26

Every 38 minutes Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States…

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Friday, December 17, 202112/17/2021

Maine Points: Maine Special Olympics

Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children…

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Friday, December 10, 202112/10/2021

Maine Points: Whitney Who

“Everyone’s dying, I’m just dying a little quicker”. Whitney was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a degenerative lung disease. CF…

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Old Orchard Police Department Made 113 OUI Aressts in 2025

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They implore the public to make sure they plan ahead when drinking, such as calling a friend or an uber.

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Falmouth Firefighters Contain Significant Water Leak at Nursing Facility

Falmouth Fire-EMS responded to a significant water leak at a local nursing facility. Thanks to the quick work of facility staff, 31 residents were safely moved to other areas of the building while crews contained the damage.

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Senator Susan Collins Applauds Maduro Arrest, Urges Congressional Oversight on Further U.S. Military Action

Senator Susan Collins shares her perspective on the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro, U.S. foreign policy, and the importance of congressional oversight for future military actions.

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Crash involving tanker truck in Hebron sends 3 to the hospital

A three-vehicle crash that sent multiple people to the hospital in Hebron Friday afternoon is under investigation.

2 days ago in Local

Wisconsin woman strikes police cruiser on I-95 in Wells

Only minor injuries were reported after a Maine State Police cruiser was struck on the turnpike in Wells.

2 days ago in Local

A Major Fire Damages the Shop at The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray

The over 30 species of Maine wildlife that cannot be returned to their natural habitats were not hurt nor people.

2 days ago in Local

Hundreds Gather in Portland to Protest ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

The rally was put on by multiple organizations, including Maine Democratic Socialists of America and Project Relief.

3 days ago in Local

NTSB Report Shows Standish Student Killed After Being Trapped in School Bus Door

Simon Gonzalez was a student at Edna Libby Elementary School in Standish when he was killed last month.

3 days ago in Local

Portland Police Still Trying to Solve 16 Year Old Homicide Case

Richardson was shot in the hand and thigh and was expected to survive.

3 days ago in Local

Sen. Collins, GOP colleagues face backlash from Trump after supporting war powers resolution

President Trump blasting Maine Sen. Susan Collins for voting in favor of a war powers resolution aimed at limiting further military action against Venezuela.