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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

Friday, May 20, 202205/20/2022

Maine Points: The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

We speak with Rob Reider, Philanthropy Manager for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, May 13, 202205/13/2022

Maine Points: Casco Bay Ford + Travis Mills

In The first half, Danny speaks with Casco bay Ford. they’re paying it forward by donating $100 for every new…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, May 6, 202205/06/2022

Maine Points: The Children’s Center

The Children’s Center is A nonprofit preschool on Stevens Ave in Portland Maine. It maintains the rigorous standards of excellence…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, April 29, 202204/29/2022

Maine Points: STRIVE Rocks

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Friday, April 22, 202204/22/2022

Maine Points: Autism Society of Maine + UMaine President

Danny speaks this week with Cathy Dionne, Executive Director Autism Society of Maine about their upcoming walk on Sunday.  The…

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, April 14, 202204/14/2022

Maine Points: 2022 Heart Walk

Danny speaks with Steve DeCastro – 2022 Heart Walk Chair & Lena Minervino – AHA’s Heart Walk Director about this…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, April 8, 202204/08/2022

Maine Points: Dream Factory Of Maine

The Dream Factory is the largest all-volunteer driven children’s wish-granting organization that does not limit its mission to children who…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, April 1, 202204/01/2022

Maine Points: Make A Wish -Maine

Every 38 minutes Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories and every five days, it is the wish of a Maine child. We believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides us in everything we do. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. Danny was joined in studio with Kate Vickery, CEO of Make A Wish – Maine

MAINE POINTS

Friday, March 25, 202203/25/2022

Maine Points: CEI Women’s Business Center

Danny speaks with Sarah Guerette, Director, CEI Women’s Business Centers. Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 community development…

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, March 17, 202203/17/2022

Maine Points: Energy Resources for Mainers

@WGANNews “Maine Points” Program Director Danny Martignetti  features Dan Burgess, director of the Governor’s Energy Office , and Michael Stoddard,…

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Whale Present Off Maine Shores Likely Losing New Protections

Fresh

There are only about 380 North Atlantic right whales left.

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Boy Rescued on Rangeley Lake After Drifting 1.5 Miles in Choppy Waters

Fresh

Visual contact with the boy was lost

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Maine State Police Issue 115 Tickets in Single Day on Turnpike

Fresh

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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Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

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.

1 day ago in Local

Backup Power Bank Cause of Fire at Montville Camp

No injuries were reported.

1 day ago in Local

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

The woman claims she has been denied reentry since April.

1 day ago in Local

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.