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Maine Points

Maine Points

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

MAINE POINTS

Tuesday, August 27, 201908/27/2019

Maine Points: Pet Rock In The Park

Rewind 100.9 and Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care present the 9th annual Pet Rock in the Park on Sunday, August 25th from 11am to 4pm at Deering Oaks Park in Portland. Join us for an all day music festival to celebrate pets & the people who love them – and benefit the Animal Cancer Foundation!

This program focuses on Animal Cancer Foundation and how Portland Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care provides care for our pets in Maine

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 16, 201908/16/2019

Maine Points: PSL Services/STRIVE

PSL Services/STRIVE are committed to being part of the community and assisting people with emotional and intellectual disabilities to live with dignity and respect as active members of our community. At PSL Services/STRIVE they work with the individuals who have selected us to support them in the life they have chosen.

Danny speaks with Whitney Wildes & Olivia Fraioli from STRIVE

This program addresses what STRIVE does and their STRIVE for 5K: Saturday, Sept 14th. All proceeds benefit STRIVE, a non-profit in South Portland that supports over 1,000 tweens, teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 9, 201908/09/2019

Maine Points: Boots2Roots

Boots2Roots provides personalized and proactive support for active duty military members and their families who are transitioning to Maine. They focus on employment, navigating transition services, and community reintegration. And networking connections based on trust form the foundation of Boots2Roots.

Danny speaks with Executive Director Jen Fullmer and their new Program Director Bill Benson. In this program Boots2Roots addressed the needs of transitioning military members and the needs of Maine communities.

MAINE POINTS

Friday, August 2, 201908/02/2019

Maine Points: Madeline’s Mission

Madeline’s Mission seeks to provide a path toward wellness, healing, and hope for families surviving child loss. Madeline’s Mission believes that no one should have to go through the grief journey alone

Kirk Dyson speaks with Amie Marzen and Melissa Chretien and this program focuses on helping connect families to resources and be a compassionate ear to help families survive the loss of a child.

MAINE POINTS

Wednesday, July 24, 201907/24/2019

Maine Points: Maine Tourism Association

Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled family experience, the Maine Tourism Association will guide you with the information and resources you need to plan an unforgettable trip. Danny speaks Chris Fogg of The Maine Tourism Association on this week’s Maine Points. This program addresses the importance of Tourism in the state of Maine.

News

2 hours ago in Local

Iconic Loon Population Up in Maine

Maine is home to a few thousand of the distinctive black-and-white waterbirds.

5 hours ago in Local

Man Faces Attempted Murder from Dixmont Shooting

Penobscot County deputies say they received a call reporting a man was out of control and recklessly firing a gun.

6 hours ago in Local

Fire Destroys Home, Injures People in Limestone

Firefighters say crews arrived at 65 High Street at 8:21 pm to find the home fully engulfed in flames.

15 hours ago in Local

Mainers rally behind local Somali community in wake of POTUS comments

The event comes after comments about the community in recent weeks from President Trump, calling Somalis "garbage" and saying he doesn't want them in the country.

2 days ago in Local

Sherriff’s Office Locates Missing Milford Man

In a statement last night, the sheriff's office found Bruyette and his well-being was verified. 

2 days ago in Local

Lincoln County man dies when car crashes into river in Whitefield

A 67-year-old Maine man is dead after his car landed upside down in a river in Whitefield.

2 days ago in Local

Human remains discovered in tent in Portland

Portland Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in a tent on Friday.

2 days ago in Trending, World

King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening

King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.

2 days ago in Local

WGAN raises thousands for 2026 Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit The Salvation Army

This year's Holiday Hundred fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army raised thousands of dollars for community members in need this holiday season.