NOTE

The Insider is traveling Thursday and Friday this week.  Next post is Monday morning.

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

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

Guests: 
7:08-Eye On Politics with Senior Political Analysts Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling, discussing the top political issues of the week.

Topics:
6:08-The Daily Rundown and Daily Rundown Late Edition, recapping the top stories of the day with Ken and Mike’s takes on each of them.
6:38-Is it necessary to have a law protecting your right to ask a coworker how much they make?
7:38, 8:08-Reaction to last night’s Presidential address to Congress.

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

The trial of a logging truck driver accused of leaving the scene of a deadly accident continues in Farmington today.

Shannon Atwood, found guilty of killing his girlfriend in Canaan in 2006, will be sentenced today.

The Wells woman accused of setting her husband on fire while he slept will be arraigned in court today.

Matthew Cushing is in court today.  He’s expected to make a plea to charges he murdered his parents and younger brother in Old Orchard Beach last year.

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

NATIONAL/WORLD

Obama speaks before joint session of Congress

Home prices down

House Democrats propose new spending bill

Timeline for US withdrawal in Iraq nearly done

Illinois Senator won’t resign

Supreme Court ruling hinders tribal casino plans

Court upholds curb on gun ownership

Plane crash in Amsterdam

Bill banning chimps as pets passes

States considering ending death penalty to save money

LOCAL

Maine delegation reacts to President’s address

Power returning throughout state

Maine exports up nearly 10 percent

DOT unveils project list ahead of stimulus cash

Portland native to become Superintendent

Westbrook picks Superintendent

State colleges deal with expected budget cuts

Shopping bag tax discussed

“Roll-your-own” taxes set to increase

Lawmakers aim to reduce childhood obesity

Study on domestic violence shows progress, problems

Fairpoint apologizes for email problems

Lynx wins protection

Topless coffee shop opens

Ranger pleads guilty to night hunt

Last Turnpike coin basket replaced

MISCELLANEOUS

Lent begins

Maine logging family spotlighted

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