Here’s what you missed this morning on the WGAN Morning News today:

Guests:

8:38-Senator Susan Collins, discussing her role in the passage of the economic stimulus package.

Topics:
6:08-The Daily Rundown, recapping the top stories of the day with Ken and Mike’s takes on each of them.
6:38 & 7:08-Was the NY Post’s editorial cartoon about a monkey killed by police disrespectful to President Obama?
7:38 & 8:08-Do you agree with Attorney General Holder…that we as Americans are “cowards” when it comes to discussing race?

Here’s the stories we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter:

Portland Mayor Jill Duson will meet with President Barack Obama as part of a contingent of 60 mayors gathering in Washington DC today.

Governor Baldacci will be in Orono along with Senator Collins and Representative Mike Michaud to make an announcement relating to composite bridges.

Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes at WGAN today:

NATIONAL/WORLD

Dow at lowest level since ‘02

Record week for jobless benefits

UN says Iran has enough Uranium for bomb

California approves budget

Financial fraudster found in Virginia

AG: “Nation of cowards” on race

Post apologizes for controversial cartoon

Iraqi shoe-thrower attends court hearing

LOCAL

Obama housing plan praised in Maine

Collins defends role in stimulus

Deering coach pleads in teen drinking case

Thief stealing…telephone poles?

Train crash in Bethel

Chief Justice recommended for new term

Road rage bill targets tailgating

Lawmakers oppose cell phone bill

Scallop closures completed

Wal-Mart’s expansion in Maine could mean lower grocery prices

OOB works on budget

Man arrested twice in 4 hours

Mother of UMaine student speaks

Alleged “tasering” of officer reviewed

Lawyer behind casino referendum suspended

Battery fee tax an extra charge

Judges dismisses charges in phone-jamming case

Fairpoint hiring

Vehicle inspection stickers being stolen

MISCELLANEOUS

Student walks across Maine..in drag

TMZ obtains photo of Rhianna following assualt (warning: you will see the photo if you click this link)

Wrestling legend implicated in death of fellow nursing home resident

Judge rules Texas hold ‘em is a game of skill

Tiger Woods returns from injury

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