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Newscenter Insider - Monday, March 1st, 2009
Monday, March 2nd, 2009Good morning…Operation Stormwatch is pre-empting this morning’s Insider. There’s a lot to tell you about though-we’ll fill you in tomorrow!
Jeff Wade
WGAN News and Program Director
Newscenter Insider - February 25th, 2009
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009NOTE
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
House Democrats propose new spending bill
Timeline for US withdrawal in Iraq nearly done
Supreme Court ruling hinders tribal casino plans
Court upholds curb on gun ownership
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
“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
Ranger pleads guilty to night hunt
Last Turnpike coin basket replaced
MISCELLANEOUS
Newscenter Insider - Tuesday, February 24th, 2009
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Here’s what you missed on the WGAN Morning News this morning:
Guests:
7:08-Tim Wilson from Seeds of Peace, discussing last week’s controversy over a NY Post editorial cartoon and Ken and Mike’s reaction to it.
Topics:
6:08 & 8:38-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 & 7:08-Is Obama’s plan on reducing the budget deficit a good plan?
7:38 & 8:08-Should the State DOT have had an offsite conference up at Sunday River for its employees on the taxpayer’s dime?
Here’s the stories we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter this morning:
President Obama has an address to a joint session of Congress tonight at 9pm; WGAN will air live coverage, plus the Republican response, and we’ll have a complete wrap-up tomorrow with Ken and Mike starting at 5am.
We’ll continue to monitor the power outage situation statewide as crews work to bring back power to thousands of Mainers this morning.
The Governor is in Brusnwick to visit one of the state’s hardest-hit areas in terms of power loss with Sara Burns, President of CMP, at 9am. He’ll be at Cook’s Corner Fire Station, then stopping by the CMP Operations Center.
A log-truck driver charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident is in court in Farmington this morning.
Here’s the stories we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter this morning:
LOCAL
Storm leaves 145,000 without power
Tree leaves thousands in dark for Oscar broadcast
Ex-coach gets jail time for allowing underage drinking
Lawmakers back “wage gap” bill
Route 302 subject of traffic study
Newscenter Insider - Friday, February 20th
Friday, February 20th, 2009Here’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
Record week for jobless benefits
UN says Iran has enough Uranium for bomb
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?
Chief Justice recommended for new term
Road rage bill targets tailgating
Lawmakers oppose cell phone bill
Wal-Mart’s expansion in Maine could mean lower grocery prices
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
Vehicle inspection stickers being stolen
MISCELLANEOUS
Student walks across Maine..in drag
Wrestling legend implicated in death of fellow nursing home resident
Newscenter Insider - Thursday, February 19th
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Here’s what you missed on the WGAN Morning News this morning:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th
Guests:
7:08am-Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, discussing her trip to Iraq and Afghanistan.
8:08am-A replay of Wednesday’s interview with Senator Olympia Snowe.
Topics:
6:08 & 8:38-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-Would you ever own an exotic pet, like the chimp that mauled a woman in Stamford, Connecticut?
7:38-Would you forgo a pay raise to help save a co-worker?
Here’s the stories we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter this morning:
The weather is tricky out there this morning. Stay with WGAN for the latest updates with Operation Stormwatch!
At 1pm, Congressman Mike Michaud joins representatives from labor to discuss a report “on the benefits of union membership”. It’s at the State House Welcome Center.
Here’s the stories that have us talking today:
NATIONAL
Obama hopes cash infusion will save homes
New home construction at record low
Budget deadlock continues in California
GOP Governors to reject stimulus aid
AG says Americans afraid to talk about race
Pilot error may have led to Buffalo crash
Judge halts transfer of Guantanamo detainees
Owner of chimp involved in attack denies Xanax report
Accused financier under Federal drug investigation
LOCAL
Collins: “dire crisis” spurred stimulus support
Collins talks Afghanistan, other subjects in interview
Snowe critical of fishery limits
Maine schools to feel effects of stimulus
Robbery suspect has long string of convictions
Man mistaken for carjacking suspect upset over treatment
Portland rescinds chicken ban
Fumes sicken several at sports bar
Scarborough asks workers to forgo pay raises
Big turnout to debate milk prices at State House
Rate hearings set for anthem insurance
Facebook credited with solving crime
Daughter of tax activist banned from tax preparing
Few problems reported after TV stations make digital switch
Robber at state fair pleads guilty
Bill would allow easier furnace upgrades
Business leaders fight card check bill
Newscenter Insider - Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009Here’s what you missed this morning on the WGAN Morning News:
Guests:
7:08-Eye On Politics with Senior Political Analysts Phil Harriman and Ethan Strimling, discussing the top political issues of the week.
7:38-Governor John Baldacci, discussing Maine’s plans for the economic stimulus money.
8:38-Senator Olympia Snowe, discussing her role in 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-Is it time to go to a unicameral legislature and reduce the number of legislators?
8:08-What questions do you have for Senator Snowe?
Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes in the WGAN 24-hour Newscenter:
There’s a storm in the forecast…WGAN’s Operation Stormwatch is standing by!
York County Commissioners meet today to vote on a budget that is expected to preserve $150,000 in the sheriff’s budget, preventing possible layoffs.
It could be the end of the line for the Cactus Club tonight as the City Council is expected to vote against its license renewal at its meeting tonight. The deciding vote, John Anton, has indicated he’ll vote against renewal amid reports of numerous police calls and fights at the bar over the last year.
Also on the agenda: The Council’s Community Development Committee will hear from a number of waterfront property owners looking for some relief from the “working waterfront” zoning ordinance. The Council will also review a proposal to expand Portland’s historic preservation district this evening, and will have a public hearing on the proposed “urban chickens” ordinance.
In Augusta, the Legal & Veterans affairs committee will take up a proposal by Representative Emily Cain that ”would provide more transparecny” the citizen initiative process. It’s at 10am in Room 437 of the State House.
Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes at WGAN:
NATIONAL/WORLD
GM says it needs billions more to avoid failure
400 banks in 47 states have received bailout money
Nationalizing banks gaining ground with Republicans?
Aides say no pardon for Libby irked Cheney
More troops authorized for Afghanistan
Illinois Senator Burris says he tried to raise funds for Blagojevich
A-Rod tries to explain steroid use
Owner gave chimp Xanax before attack
Muslim TV chief accused of beheading wife
LOCAL
Maine’s stimulus cut and what we’ll do with it
Businesses anticipating stimulus funding
Snowe: Stimulus package “imperative”
Man charged in machete attack pleads not guilty
Insanity plea in Belfast killing
Ex-drug prosecutor pleads in child porn case
Man suspected in string of robberies, carjacking
GOP bookkeeper to plead not guilty
Woman rescued from Lewiston fire
Port Authority wants to run, repair Marine terminal
Diverse opinions sought on pier plans
County Road fire closes traffic
Group says forest zone would slow global warming
Cause of UMaine student death released
MISCELLANEOUS
Newscenter Insider - Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009Here’s what you missed on the WGAN Morning News this morning:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
Guests:
7:08-State Senator John Nutting, discussing his proposal to add a 10-cent fee to the use of plastic bags.
8:08-WGME-TV General Manager Terry Cole, discussing the station’s conversion to Digital TV this evening.
Topics:
6:08 & 8:38-The Daily Rundown and the Daily Rundown Late Edition, recapping the top stories of the day and Ken and Mike’s takes on each of them.
6:38-Should the working waterfront zoning ordinances in Portland be changed in order to stimulate growth?
7:38-Is a bill legislating against Road Rage necessary?
Topics:
Here’s the stories that we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter today:
Daniel Fortune, one of two men charged in the home invasion in Pittston that seriously injured William Guerette and his daughter, appears in court today.
Amber Cummings, who is charged in the shooting death of her husband, appears in court today in Belfast.
Bob Crowley joins WGAN’s Ken and Mike and will have his own day-today, February 17th-proclaimed in the state of Maine in his honor.
The Portland Public Library is finishing up its twice-annual book sale today.
Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes at WGAN today:
NATIONAL/WORLD
Obama heads west to promote stimulus package
Clinton in Asia; North Korea makes threat
DEA chief under scrutiny for flight
California to lay off 10,000 state workers
Income tax refunds suspended in Kansas
Justice Department defends Bush rule on guns in parks
Satellite Radio finds investor
LOCAL
Parties seek more accord on spending
Mainers finding jobs in slowdown
Death of Coast Guard commander investigated
UMaine student dies in Old Town
Digital transition hits all but two local TV stations
Bills call for fewer seats in Augusta
Fishing rule comment period ends today
Tougher alcohol testing proposed
Falmouth weighs shutdown of fire station
Westbrook teen pulled from river
Peeping Tom sought in Cape Elizabeth
Tribal member seeks seperate Veteran’s Day
Battle over fate of Westbrook bar
Second suspect named in robbery
Senator wants state to help fund Bangor arena
Metro to replace buses in Portland, stimulus or no
MISCELLANEOUS
Newscenter Insider-off for President’s Day
Monday, February 16th, 2009The Insider is taking President’s Day to salute our nation’s chief executives. A full update will be posted Tuesday morning.
Newscenter Insider - Friday, February 13th, 2009
Friday, February 13th, 2009WE’RE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
Just a reminder for those of you on Facebook or Twitter that WGAN is online on both social networking sites.
Click here to see WGAN’s Facebook Page and to sign up!
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WGAN News is now updating on Twitter! Click here to see our page and to sign up to receive our updates!
You can also follow the WGAN Morning News on Twitter! Click here to see Ken and Mike’s page and to sign up!
NEWS LINEUP CHANGES
WGAN’s Mike Audet has taken over as our afternoon news anchor. Mike has been anchoring WGAN late-mornings for nearly a decade, and has also been morning news anchor for many years on our sister station WPOR. Mike is a member of the Maine Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and we’re looking forward to his experienced voice anchoring our afternoon news. Nichole Davis is now anchoring WGAN’s late-morning newscasts. You’ll also be hearing her on many of WGAN’s sister stations, including Coast 93.1, WPOR, Big Hits Y100.9, and WCLZ.
HOWIE CARR IN THE NEWS
A caller to Howie’s show recently–from Jonesport, Maine–indicated she had sucidical feelings. How Howie reacted has made headlines. Read more about it here.
SEAN HANNITY IS ON WGAN!
Newsradio 560 WGAN weclomes Sean Hannity to its weekday lineup from 6pm to 9pm!
Sean Hannity is one of America’s biggest radio personalities. He’s won R & R’s syndicated news/talk personality of the year award three times, has written two New York Times #1 bestsellers, and has hosted a cable program weeknights on Fox News since 1996.
With the addition of Sean Hannity, here is the new WGAN lineup:
5am-9am The WGAN Morning News with Ken and Mike
9am-12pm Glenn Beck
12pm-3pm Rush Limbaugh
3pm-6pm Howie Carr
6pm-9pm Sean Hannity
9pm-11pm Mark Levin
11pm-1am Dr. Joy Browne
1am-5am Coast to Coast AM
We’re thrilled to have Sean join the WGAN weekday lineup!
WHAT’S HAPPENED TO BILL O’REILLY?
Bill O’Reilly’s radio show is ending in February as Bill has chosen to focus fully on his TV show and other projects. We thank Bill for the great job he’s done weeknights on WGAN from 6-8pm and wish him well.
DR. JOY BROWNE/COAST TO COAST
We’ve heard from a few listeners asking why Dr. Joy Browne isn’t on at 10pm anymore and why Coast to Coast isn’t on at midnight . Many of them don’t realize that neither show has been removed from our schedule-just moved one hour later, to 11pm for Dr. Joy Browne and 1am for Coast to Coast AM. We love all of the shows on WGAN-but with Sean Hannity’s program a 3-hour program, we had to make an adjustment to fit all of our great shows on the schedule. Thanks to everyone who’s contacted us to let us know they’re enjoying Sean’s program at 6pm on WGAN, by the way…we’re glad you’re enjoying it!
GLENN BECK ON FOX
Glenn Beck has a new television program on Fox News weekdays at 5pm! Glenn’s made headlines recently with his “Comrade update”-view it here. You can hear Glenn weekdays on WGAN from 9am to 12 noon.
THIS WEEKEND ON WGAN
John McDonald is back this week and on the air Saturday and Sunday from 6am to 10am.
Inside Maine with Phil Harriman airs Saturday from 10am and 1pm.
Senior Adviser to President Obama, David Alexrod, will appear on Meet The Press Sunday at noon on WGAN.
60 Minutes airs Sunday night at 7pm on WGAN.
Here’s what you missed on the WGAN Morning News this morning:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2009
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-Are you superstitious around Friday the 13th?
Guests:
7:08-Ross Eisenbrey, an economic adviser to President Obama and Vice President of the Economic Policy Institute, discussing the economic stimulus package.
7:38-Andrew Brietbart, founder of www.brietbart.com, former editor for www.drudgereport.com who also helped launch www.huffingtonpost.com, discussing his new venture, www.bighollywood.com.
8:08-Bernie Goldberg, former network news correspondent and best-selling author of the book “A Slobbering Love Affair starring Barack Obama”, discussing the liberal media bias.
8:38-Congressman Mike Michaud, weighing in on the economic stimulus package.
Here’s the stories that we’re following in the WGAN 24-hour newscenter this morning:
The Colby women’s Lacrosse team is running. For 108 miles. The trek is being done in order to raise money and support for Maine-based Marines overseas. They started at Colby’s campus at 5am this morning and will run to Bowdoin College in Brunswick, returning back to Colby at 7pm. (They’ve got a police escort to avoid any traffic issues.)
After joining us on the WGAN Morning News Friday, Ross Eisenbrey, Vice President of the Economic Policy Institute, is the featured speaker this morning as the Maine Center for Economic Policy holds a forum on economic recovery. The event starts at 8:45am.
In Augusta, the Transportation Committee is taking up a number of proposals restricting cellphones in vehicles, including a complete ban. The hearing starts at 10am.
At 12:30pm, members of the local restaurant community gather to push for a higher minimum tipping wage. Right now workers who get tips make an average of $2.13 an hour. They’re calling for a minimum wage that’s 60% of the normal minimum wage, which would be $4.50. The news conference is at the Abramson Community Education Center at USM in Portland.
Here’s the stories that have us talking behind the scenes at WGAN today:
NATIONAL/WORLD
Stimulus vote delayed
Snowe plan to recoup Wall Street bonuses killed
Commerce Secretary pick changes mind, turns down job
Caterpillar CEO contradicts Obama
Police to investigate threats against octuplet’s mom
500,000 without power from Ohio to NY
Canada Geese identified as cause of Hudson River plane crash
Survey shows teens favoring Marlboros
LOCAL
Governor to track stimulus funds
Chellie Pingree writes editor in favor of stimulus
JetPort says it’s riding out the turbulence
Maine sex offender used to be committed by federal court
Man with dirty bomb materials had violent history
Smoke-free beach bill moves forward
MPBN agrees to keep towers in Calais, Fort Kent on
Two local TV stations ready to convert to DTV on Tuesday
Pedestrian bridge proposed for Franklin Arterial
Minimum wage proposal for Maine
“Sexting” incident in Scarborough
Plum Creek apologizes for erosion after logging
Rumford mountain eyed for wind farm
Icy roads leads to pickup hitting police car
Man sentenced for illegal gun purchase
Man faces charges for growing pot
Drug discovery leads to arrest for probation violation
Sex offender charged with failure to register
Baileyville men get time for racial incident
Man retuns stolen TV 6 months later
Falmouth schools to lose superintendent
Maker of log homes buys idle mill, adds jobs
Maine State Society meets in DC
Northern Maine weekly paper shuts down
Biddeford mayor critical of stimulus
Dog-petition organizer to run for City Council
Debate over wharf business in Portland
School enrollment decline in Portland expected to level off
MISCELLANEOUS
New Executive Director for Maine Audubon
Fewer Mainers traveling for holiday
Former MDI family to appear on “48 hours”
Maine station bans singer from airwaves after domestic violence incident