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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 29, 202005/29/2020

Maine Points: Portland Community Squash

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.

MAINE POINTS

Friday, May 22, 202005/22/2020

Maine Points: Veterans Count Maine

On March 18th, Veterans Count had anticipated their fifth and largest radio thon to date- and then COVID-19 rolled into…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, May 15, 202005/15/2020

Maine Points: Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project

The mission of the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is to increase access to justice in Maine through volunteer engagement. To…

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Friday, May 8, 202005/08/2020

Maine Points: Good Shepard Food Bank

Danny speaks with with Erin Fogg, VP of development and communications with Good Shepard Food Bank. Good Shepard Food Bank…

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, April 30, 202004/30/2020

Maine Points: 75 State Street

Located in the historic West End neighborhood of Portland, Maine, 75 State Street is a nonprofit senior community offering a…

MAINE POINTS

Friday, April 24, 202004/24/2020

Maine Points: Domestic Violence During A Pandemic

Danny speaks with Francine Garland Stark, Executive Director Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and Jonathan Sahrbeck District Attorney for…

Thursday, April 16, 202004/16/2020

Maine Points: We Are Maine Strong

In Maine, we support our neighbors. We stand up and lend a hand, even when it’s hard. Because we know that together, we’re strong.

Now is one of those times to rise up and say ‘We are Maine Strong’. Let’s support our local businesses, because they are owned and operated by (or employ) our friends, families, and neighbors. We will encourage those around us, sharing the good and calming the fear. Let’s get creative, be positive, and support local.

#WeAreMaineStrong is a movement created by the Portland Radio Group to support local businesses today so they can keep their doors open tomorrow.

The focus of this program is to let our Mainers know of a FREE online resource available to them.

MAINE POINTS

Sunday, April 12, 202004/12/2020

Maine Points: Frannie Peabody Center

As a single point of entry for people affected by HIV/AIDS, Frannie Peabody Center offers client-centered services that address the unique challenges of each individual.FPC programs mirror the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which aims to reduce new HIV infections, reduce HIV-related health disparities, and increase access to care to optimize health outcomes.

The Purpose of this program is to discuss how HIV impacts those during the Coronavirus Pandemic and what Frannie Peabody Center offers to our Mainers.

MAINE POINTS

Friday, April 3, 202004/03/2020

Maine Points: Southern Maine Boxing Club

The Southern Maine Boxing Club was designed to help detour negative youth activities through the teaching of Olympic style boxing along with the teachings of basic nutrition and physical building. Danny speaks with Jay Potvin & Bob Leonard of The Southern Maine Boxing Club.

This show was pre-recorded prior to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The purpose of this program is to show how The Southern Maine Boxing Club is helping our community

MAINE POINTS

Thursday, March 26, 202003/26/2020

Maine Points: CourageLIVES

CourageLIVES is a branch of St. Andre Home and they provide support and services for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. They have a home where women survivors can stay for up to 2 years as they work on personal goals, along with addressing medical and mental health needs, educational and vocational needs. Danny is joined by Carey Nason Executive Director of
CourageLIVES.

This show was pre-recorded prior to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The purpose of this program is to show how CourageLIVES is providing support and services for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation in Maine.

News

4 hours ago in Local

Passenger Faces Charges After Bangor Airport Confrontation

The man was arrested and taken to the Penobscot County Jail.

4 hours ago in Local

Maine Distributing Free Lockable Marijuana Storage Bags

The bags are being distributed to participating retailers.

7 hours ago in Local

Gov. Mills says trade war with Canada is killing jobs in newspaper op-ed

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is delivering a direct message to the Canadian people amid a trade war with the United States.

7 hours ago in Local

Victim identified in fatal Portland hit-and-run

We're learning the name of the person who died in a hit-and-run in Portland last week.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.

11 hours ago in National, Trending

More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing

At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.

1 day ago in Local

A Teen Accused of Crashing His Car into a Plane at the Portsmouth International Airport

The teen was charged on multiple counts including aggravated DWI and disobeying a police officer.

2 days ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine

2 days ago in Local

3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland

Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.

2 days ago in Local

Researchers link species of plankton to survival of Maine lobsters, warn of northward movement

A species of microscopic zooplankton is the primary source of food for thousands of lobster larvae, and are in turn, the unseen fuel for the industry.