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WGAN is Portland & Southern Maine's news/talk leader. News, politics and your community. Listen weekdays from 6:00 to 9:00 AM to Matt Gagnon on News Radio 98.5FM, AM 560 and streaming online at www.wgan.com
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St. Peter's Italian Bazaar
3d ago00:29:00Tap to summarizeThe Maine Points podcast discusses the 101st annual St. Peter's Bazaar, an Italian festival in Portland, Maine, celebrating the Assumption of Mary and Saint Rocco. The event, held on Federal Street, features traditional Italian food, including 13,000 cookies, 3,500 cannoli's. Enjoy authentic Italian food, homemade pastries and cookies, live music, family fun. Relax in Bruno's Restaurant & Tavern Adult Beverage Garden, then enjoy live entertainment featuring the Jim Ciampi BandThe bazaar raises funds for St. Peter's Church and preserves Italian heritage, with generations of families participating. The podcast highlights the community's involvement and the importance of tradition.
Transcribe →Caller Of The Week 7/24/26
4d ago00:01:18Tap to summarizeGregg is our Caller Of The Week!Caller Of The Week is sponsored by The Good Feet Store. Discover their personalized arch support systems with a free fitting today!! Located at Main Street Across from Kohl's in Westbrook Crossing & at goodfeet.com
Transcribe →Coffee & Politics
4d ago00:18:42Tap to summarizeCoffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www.AutowerkesMaine.com
Transcribe →Wicked Sports Weekend
4d ago00:14:53Tap to summarizeWe discuss All Things New England Sports with Jon Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend” on Thursday instead of Friday!
Transcribe →Maine Policy Institute
4d ago00:09:12Tap to summarizeMontana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon
Transcribe →Early Morning Calls
4d ago00:15:54Tap to summarizeEarly Morning Calls
Transcribe →Troy Jackson’s Million-Dollar Surge
5d ago00:11:22Tap to summarizeMatt discusses the financial success of Troy Jackson's U.S. Senate campaign, noting he raised over $600,000 in the last three days and more than $1 million since launching. They contrast this with the dispirited state of Democrats after Graham Platner's departure and Susan Collins' subsequent positive campaigning. Matt argues that any new candidate would have received similar support due to the Democratic money machine, which is more effective than the Republican one.
Transcribe →Maine Vintage Toys
5d ago00:09:49Tap to summarizeJesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com
Transcribe →Josh Filler
5d ago00:14:43Tap to summarizeMatt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation about Graham Platner.
Transcribe →Music & Politics
5d ago00:14:48Tap to summarizeRay from Lewiston discussed the LePage incident, Troy Jackson's poor debate performance, and his excitement about seeing Tesla. The hosts agreed to feature live concert suggestions from listeners. They also delved into Troy Jackson's rapid fundraising success, noting he raised $1 million in three days, with $613,000 coming in since Sunday. Comparatively, Susan Collins' positive ads are rebuilding her image. In the gubernatorial race, Hannah Pingree leads with $905,050, followed by Bobby Charles with $217,507. The discussion highlighted the financial disparities and strategic moves in Maine's political landscape.
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