Newscenter Insider - Friday, November 21st, 2008
THE WGAN CHRISTMAS PARTY
The WGAN Christmas Party is scheduled for Monday, December 1st, at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant on Commercial Street in Portland. Ken and Mike are your hosts and we have tons of great prizes and special guests planned! Want to attend? Sign up to be an Insider today and keep an eye on your email for a chance to get an invitation!
THIS WEEKEND ON WGAN
The John McDonald Show airs Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 10am.
Inside Maine with Phil Harriman and Barbara Merrill airs from 10am to 1pm Saturday. Representative Boyd Marley sits in for Barbara this Saturday.
Here’s what you missed on the WGAN Morning News this morning:
Guests:
8:38-Eva the Entertainment Diva with the WGAN Entertainment Report.
Topics:
6:38-What should be done with an 8-year old accused of shooting his father?
7:08, 7;38 & 8:08-Should anything further be done about the controversial sign in Standish?
Here’s the stories we’re following today in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter:
The trial of Ashton Moore, accused of the murder of Christina Simonin, is expected to wrap up today when the judge delivers his verdict (the defense elected to waive its right to a jury trial).
We’re expected to get a better picture of the state’s financial health today as the Revenue Forecasting Committee provides the legislature its projections on how much of a deficit is expected.
Governor Baldacci will be on hand at 11:30am at the grand opening of the new Kittery Truck Stop, being operated by Irving Oil and Circle K. It’s at the site of the former Howell’s Truck Stop.
State and Federal health officials gather in Kennebunk at noon today to announce new federal funding that will help eliminate lead hazards from low-income homes in Maine.
Following the incident this week in Standish and other incidents throughout the state, there is a “rally against hate” scheduled for 5pm tonight at USM’s Portland campus. Governor Baldacci is among the dignitaries scheduled to attend.
Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes at WGAN today:
NATIONAL/WORLD
Stocks dive again as gloom spreads
Big three to provide a plan for survival
Benefits extended as joblessness grows
Gas prices below $2 in 23 states
US Attorney General collapses during speech
Aide: Obama on track to nominate Clinton
Enhanced Senate role option for Clinton
Judge orders 5 Guantanamo inmates released
Protest planned in Iraq over US pact
UN to deploy peacekeepers in Congo
Winter Forecast mixed across state
Electric car plan unveiled in San Francisco
LOCAL
Projected state unemployment could be above 8%
Services escape brunt of cutbacks ordered at DHHS
Standish councilors condemn sign
“Rally Against Hate” scheduled at USM tonight
Residents coping after Naples murder
Lewiston signs on for federal aid
Lawyer: toss out statements of child-porn suspect
Group links puppy mills, national chain store
Ex-tribal officials found guilty
Study: hunger on the rise in Maine
New school chair says tight year ahead for Scarborough schools
UMaine dedicates student center in name of ex-school president
Extradition sought for Madison robbery
Hepatitis outbreak concern for Kennebunkport parents
Fights at Waterville nightclub lead to 5 arrests
Harpswell family escapes house fire
Oakland police arrest man after dangerous driving
Man dead after head-on collision in Dixmont
Attack in Auburn called hate crime
Maine man sues Sears over alleged discrimination
Sneeze leads to West Paris accident
Mainers facing drug charges in NH
Brunswick man acquitted of arson charge
Naples dispatch center to close
State troopers concerned about overtime
Embers from wood stove blamed for Saco fire
Bar Harbor guards town’s darkness
MISCELLANEOUS
Girls hockey gets official start as varsity sport in Maine
Senator Collins honored by boy scouts
UMaine educator named Professor of the Year
German airline looks to restore antique planes from Maine
Animal Refuge League seeks cat adopters
Madonna, Guy Ritchie make divorce settlement
Concern over “positive coverage” deal with Jolie, People Magazine