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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 28, 202503/28/2025

Maine Points: Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing

Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center for Housing is a covenant partner of the National Fuller Center for Housing. The Fuller…

Friday, March 21, 202503/21/2025

Maine Points: Mary’s Walk

Danny speaks with David Arenstam, a long-time member of the Mary’s Walk Committee, and former race director as well as…

Friday, March 14, 202503/14/2025

Maine Points: Teens To Trails

At Teens to Trails, we believe that Life Happens Outside®. Our trips and programs are designed for Maine teenagers to…

Friday, March 7, 202503/07/2025

Maine Points: Maine Department Of Labor

Danny speaks with Kimberley Moore, Director of Maine Department Of Labor Bureau of Employment Services. We discuss the launch of…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Maine Points: Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine

Danny speaks with Brian Elowe CEO with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine and Jim Darroch Director of Marketing…

Wednesday, February 19, 202502/19/2025

Maine Points: Shalom House

Shalom House began in 1972 with one man’s belief that there had to be a safe, caring place where people…

Friday, February 14, 202502/14/2025

Maine Points: Chocolate Church Arts Center

Danny speaks with Matthew Glassman Executive & Artistic Director of the Chocolate Church Arts Center The Chocolate Church Arts Center…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Maine Points: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes

Walk a Mile in Their Shoes is a 501 c3 nonprofit corporation registered in the State of Maine. They are…

Friday, January 31, 202501/31/2025

Maine Points: Community Matters More

Danny speaks with Gavin Robinson, Community Relations Manager, Bangor Savings Bank The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation was created with a…

Friday, January 24, 202501/24/2025

Maine Points: Fedcap Maine

Working closely with employers and community partners, we provide job training and career guidance—as well as practical support, such as…

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Maine Will Not Adopt President Trump’s Executive Order on Childhood Vaccinations

The executive order reaffirms a dramatic overhaul of child vaccine recommendations.

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Rockland bus driver pleads guilty to civil violation in connection with death of 12-year-old boy

The driver of a school bus that hit and killed a 12-year-old boy in Rockland pleaded guilty in court Tuesday afternoon to a civil violation.

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2 juveniles taken into custody after stolen car hits police cruiser in Lewiston

Three people are wanted after a stolen car crashed into a police cruiser Monday night in Lewiston.

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Lewiston Police Looking for Suspect in Injury Shooting

The shooting is currently under active investigation

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Maine Woman Sentenced to Nine Months for Driving at U.S. Border Patrol Agent

Prosecutors say the FBI investigated the case.

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Aroostook County deputies asking for help locating missing man

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a missing Aroostook County man. 25-year-old Walker Craig was last seen early…

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Former Scarborough police lieutenant indicted for theft

A former Scarborough police lieutenant has been indicted for theft charges.

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Lifeguard swims to shore after getting pulled underwater by shark at Scarborough beach

Officials are urging beachgoers in Scarborough to be aware of their surroundings after a lifeguard was pulled underwater by a white shark over the weekend.

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How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.