Maine Points is produced weekly by Danny Martignetti from The WGAN Morning News. We try to ensure that organizations are represented on Maine Points by utilizing all 8 stations at Portland Media Group.
The Show airs as follows every Sunday Morning across all our stations WGAN @ 5:00AM ~ WMGX @ 5:00AM ~ WYNZ @ 5:30AM ~ WBAE @ 5:30AM ~ WPOR @ 5:30AM ~ 98-9WCLZ @ 5:30AM ~ WZAN @ 5:30AM ~ WYNZ HD2 @5:30AM
If you are an organization that wants to be featured, E-mail danny@wgan.com
Friday, July 24, 202007/24/2020
The Maine Credit Union League is a nonprofit, professional trade association that exists to serve Maine’s credit unions. Founded in 1938, the League is committed to helping Maine’s 55 credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members.
From raising millions to help end hunger in Maine through the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger and volunteering thousands of hours every year in the communities they serve to providing financial literacy education to Maine’s youth and adults, Maine’s credit unions are not just in a community, they are part of it.
Danny speaks with Jen Burke Public Affairs & Communications Manager with Maine Credit Union League to go over their efforts in helping Mainers.
Friday, July 17, 202007/17/2020
The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA) supports the disaster preparedness of our county. They accomplish this through communication and…
Friday, July 10, 202007/10/2020
As Maine’s only non-profit trade group representing the hospitality industry, their current number one focus is securing a capable, reliable…
Thursday, July 2, 202007/02/2020
Tree Street supports the youth of Lewiston-Auburn through Academics, the Arts, and Athletics by providing a safe space that encourages healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development while building unity across lines of difference. Danny speaks with Julia Sleeper-Whiting Executive Director, Tree Street Youth about how they are helping the community with the programs they offer.
The purpose of this program is to go over how they are helping our community by encouraging healthy physical, social, emotional, and academic development while building unity across lines of difference
Friday, June 26, 202006/26/2020
From the iconic lighthouses perched along sparkling bays to Portland’s cobblestone streets boasting award-winning restaurants, Maine offers unique year-round experiences…
Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020
Full Plates Full Potential is a coalition of community leaders, stakeholders and advocates working to end child hunger in Maine.…
Friday, June 12, 202006/12/2020
Since 1973, Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (which we refer to as SARSSM) has provided free services in York and Cumberland counties to anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault, through prevention and education programs, support, and advocacy. Danny speaks with the new executive director, Gina Capra on how they have been doing during the pandemic and also an update to the Chocolate Lovers’ Fling
The purpose of this program, is to inform Mainers of the support that is offered by Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine
Friday, June 5, 202006/05/2020
Apex Youth Connection is about getting youth “out there” — leveraging the power of human relationships to connect youth with their community, with the great outdoors, and with their futures through adventure-based and hands-on activities. It started in 2001 in a garage with Just a few kids. Now serving hundreds — over 700 in 2019! Danny speaks with Melissa Cilley, Executive Director Apex Youth Connection in Biddeford
The purpose of this program is to show how local organizations are helping leveraging the power of human relationships to connect youth with their community.
Friday, May 29, 202005/29/2020
Danny speaks with Executive Director of Portland Community Squash Barrett Takesian. Portland Community is a non-profit community center delivering squash, wellness, and education in Portland, ME. They seek to unite neighbors of all ages and backgrounds and to fully support youth on their journeys from elementary school into adulthood. They believe that a commitment to access, equity, and integration makes every community stronger.
The purpose of this program and inform our Mainers of what Portland Community Squash is and what it does for our community.
Friday, May 22, 202005/22/2020
On March 18th, Veterans Count had anticipated their fifth and largest radio thon to date- and then COVID-19 rolled into…
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Overnight camping stays are also on a healthy pace, with a nearly 33 increase this year over 2024.
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A woman who was shot by a Border Patrol agent from Maine last month has had charges against her dropped.
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Regulators have given the green light for the completion of a 53-mile electricity corridor running through Maine.
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The York County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to the scene of a reported vehicle in Horn Pond
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Fire Marshal Investigators say people who had been staying at the home told them a space heater accidentally caused a couch to catch fire.
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Police say they they found a man actively assaulting a woman who was calling for help.
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Mainers will see higher electricity rates with utility regulators approving new standard offer rates for next year.
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Two adults were killed and four children were injured in a crash on the Turnpike in New Gloucester early Wednesday morning.
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The lawsuit highlights how the state and the Trump Administration have differing views on how to handle transgender policies in school.
