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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, January 17, 202501/17/2025

Maine Points: WinterKids

Danny speaks with Courtney Holub from WinterKids.WinterKids is a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families stay active, healthy, and…

Friday, January 10, 202501/10/2025

Maine Points: Bath at Play

Danny speaks with John Byram, Founder, President & Treasurer of Bath at Play. Bath at Play was born out of…

Sunday, December 29, 202412/29/2024

Green Bank Maine – 12-29-2024 with Matt Barnard

“The Green Bank” is a brand-new financing option being rolled out by Efficiency Maine. The program will allow income-qualified individuals to finance energy improvement projects for homes, businesses, and institutions. Richard Burbank, owner and president of Evergreen Home Performance (a long time Efficiency Maine partner), joins us to discuss what he says will be a “game changer” for many people.

Friday, December 20, 202412/20/2024

Maine Points: Maine Chiropractic Association

The Maine Chiropractic Association returns to the Maine Points studio for an interview with some genuine international superstars of the…

Friday, December 13, 202412/13/2024

Maine Points: The Salvation Army

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Maine Points: Visit Bath

Danny speaks with Amanda McDaniel Director, Main Street Bath.  We discuss their Old Fashioned Christmas in Bath 2024 : Woodland…

Tuesday, November 26, 202411/26/2024

Maine Points: Spirits Place

Danny is joined by Lee Palmer from Spirits Place and Anne Beal Meow Cat Lounge. Spirits Place is a non-profit…

Friday, November 22, 202411/22/2024

Maine Points: Babygirl Foundation

Babygirl Foundation A charitable organization providing families, parents, and caregivers with resources to help improve the family’s experience during a…

Friday, November 15, 202411/15/2024

Maine Points: Portland Children’s Dyslexia Center

Danny speaks to Tom Pulkkinen and Barbara Lebrecque with Portland Children’s Dyslexia Center. We discuss their annual Festival of Trees……

Friday, November 8, 202411/08/2024

Maine Points: Veterans Day 2024

Danny recaps two non-profit organizations, he’s had on over the year in honor of Veterans Day. Sarah Bernier with Veterans…

News

4 hours ago in Local

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

Updated

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.

4 hours ago in Local

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.

23 hours ago in Local

Lewiston Police Looking for Suspect in Injury Shooting

The shooting is currently under active investigation

24 hours ago in Local

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

Prosecutors say the FBI investigated the case.

1 day ago in Local

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…

1 day ago in Local

Former Scarborough police lieutenant indicted for theft

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

1 day ago in Local

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.

1 day ago in National, Trending

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.

2 days ago in Local

Troy Jackson’s Journey from Maine logger to Democratic Nominee Against Senator Susan Collins

Jackson’s campaign has focused on his ties to Aroostook County,

2 days ago in Local

Maine Man Dies in New Hampshire Lake

A dive team initially recovered the man.