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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, March 13, 202603/13/2026

Maine Points: Bath At Play

We’re talking about some exciting events that bring our community together in fun and creative ways. Bath at Play is…

Sunday, March 8, 202603/08/2026

Maine Points: Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is the volunteer uniformed auxiliary service of the United States Coast Guard. The Auxiliary exists to…

Friday, February 27, 202602/27/2026

Maine Points: Maine Nurse Practitioner Association

Dann speaks with Lori Towne NP, President Of The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association. The Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (MNPA) is…

Friday, February 20, 202602/20/2026

Maine Points: Senior Safety Awareness

Maine holds the unique distinction of being the oldest state in the nation by median age, a demographic reality that…

Friday, February 13, 202602/13/2026

Maine Points: Pets For Vets

Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a…

Monday, February 9, 202602/09/2026

Maine Points: Mary’s Walk

Danny is joined by Ray Ruby the Executive Director of the Maine Cancer Foundation. and Ken Janson is a long-time…

Friday, January 30, 202601/30/2026

Maine Points: Work Source Maine

Danny speaks with Chris Quint Director, State Workforce Development Board about Work Force Maine. The State Workforce Development Board, in…

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Maine Points: TIP of Greater Portland

The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Greater Portland is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that those who are emotionally…

Friday, January 16, 202601/16/2026

Maine Points: 9th Annual Checking for Charity

  9th annual Checking for Charity ice hockey fundraising event. Sunday March 29th, Troubh Ice Arena, Portland. www.cfcmaine.org This year’s…

Friday, January 9, 202601/09/2026

Maine Points: No Bowl Empty Pet Food Pantry

No Bowl Empty Pet Food Pantry was founded in May of 2015 by Nadine Molloy. Nadine was involved in animal…

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.