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11/25/2020

Thank you for your donations!! | Newsradio WGAN

One last thank you for your Stuff The Bus donations! We blew it out of the water this year, and have now collected over $25,000 in donations for Preble Street. That is over 175,000 lbs of food for Mainers in need. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you for your donations!! Photo: Newsradio WGAN Wow! That’s a wrap on this year’s 15th Annual Stuff The Bus, presented by Town & Country Federal Credit Union! Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to raise over $25,000 for Preble Street Food Programs… that’s over 175,000 pound...

11/24/2020

Coast Guard suspends search for missing fishing vessel crew from Maine | Newsradio WGAN

“The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one. Our crews conducted searches continuously for over 38 hours covering an area of approximately 2066 square miles,” said Capt. Wesley Hester, Search and Rescue mission coordination, Coast Guard’s First District.

The search for the four-member crew of a Maine fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts was suspended Tuesday evening, according to the Coast Guard

11/24/2020

Maine company contracted to produce millions of testing swabs | Newsradio WGAN

A Maine medical supplies manufacturer has been awarded more than $11 million from the federal government to produce millions of additional testing swabs.

A Maine medical supplies manufacturer has been awarded more than $11 million from the federal government to produce millions of additional testing swabs.

11/24/2020

Maine reports highest single-day death toll since pandemic began | Newsradio WGAN

Public health officials now say that 189 people have died with COVID-19 in Maine.

The Maine CDC reported a dozen new deaths Tuesday, the highest single-day death toll in this state since the pandemic began.

11/24/2020

Rewind 100.9

166,453 lbs. of food raised and counting!!! Thank you to everyone who generously donated to Preble Street during the course of this fundraiser. We couldn't have done it without you! Miss your chance to donate? There's still time! https://www.preblestreet.org/stuff-the-bus/

With your generous contributions over the last 28 hours, we were able to raise 166,453 pounds of food for Preble Street Food Programs. That is a remarkable number, and we couldn't have done it without your help! Thank you Custom Coach and Limousine Service for lending us a school bus that Chuck could call home for 28 hours! Thank you Chuck Igo for coming out of retirement to help make this fundraiser as successful as it was! And thank you to everyone who donated! Missed the deadline? Now worries- you can still make a last minute donation here: https://www.preblestreet.org/stuff-the-bus/

11/24/2020

2 hours left to donate to our 15th annual Stuff The Bus fundraiser for Preble Street! https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

We’ve made it to the sunrise- 3 more hours to go! Get your donations in now!

11/24/2020

WGME CBS 13 News, Portland

WGME CBS 13 News, Portland

Mainers are making a difference for those in need this Thanksgiving with the state's largest food drive, on board a school bus.

11/24/2020

Maine certifies Biden’s victory in the state’s election | Newsradio WGAN

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.

Secretary of State Matt Dunlap says Maine has certified the results of the 2020 election.

11/24/2020

Maine to demolish ‘hazardous’ Portland train trestle | Newsradio WGAN

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to demolish the southern half of the former Grand Trunk Railroad train trestle at the request of the Board of Maine Harbor Commissioners.

The Maine Department of Transportation plans to demolish the southern half of the former Grand Trunk Railroad train trestle at the request of the Board of Maine Harbor Commissioners.

11/24/2020

Maine to alter contact tracing plans as coronavirus surges | Newsradio WGAN

Maine’s top public health officials say the surge of coronavirus cases in the state has necessitated changes to contact tracing protocols.

Maine's top public health officials say the surge of coronavirus cases in the state has necessitated changes to contact tracing protocols.

11/23/2020

Biden nominates former Obama adviser over Angus King to lead national intelligence | Newsradio WGAN

Independent Angus King will remain in the U.S. Senate after all.

Maine Senator Angus King will remain in the U.S. Senate after all.

11/23/2020

Rewind 100.9

Chuck still going strong! Donate what you can to our Stuff The Bus fundraiser for Preble Street. $1 has the buying power of 7 pounds of food!
https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

Heading into hour 10– here’s Chuck Igo with an update from the Bus!

11/23/2020

Rewind 100.9

The legendary Chuck Igo comes out of retirement to occupy a school bus for 28 hours! It’s our annual Stuff the Bus food drive for Preble Street, and it’s more important than ever in 2020. This year it’s all virtual— text FOOD to 77000 or visit our website at rewind1009.com for details and donation link. Do it for Preble Street— do it for Chuck!!!! ❤️ 🚌

11/23/2020

Rewind 100.9

Are you listening to Rewind 100.9 this morning?? CHUCK IGO IS BACK for a 28 hour live broadcast from a yellow school bus (generously donated from Custom Coach and Limousine Service) in our parking lot! Rain or shine, for the next 27 hours we’ll be raising money for Preble Street! $1 has the buying power of 7 lbs of food, donate here: https://rewind1009.com/2020/10/29/stuff-the-bus-2020/

11/22/2020

LL Bean teams up with NWF to promote outdoor activities during pandemic | Newsradio WGAN

LL Bean teams up with NWF to promote outdoor activities during pandemic | Newsradio WGAN

The program, called "The Green Hour," includes seasonal activities aimed at getting kids to spend more time outdoors.

11/22/2020

Lobster industry optimistic Biden’s trade policies could benefit sales | Newsradio WGAN

Lobster industry optimistic Biden’s trade policies could benefit sales | Newsradio WGAN

President Donald Trump positioned himself as a friend of New England's lobstermen, but members of the industry said they are looking forward to the possibility of stability under President-elect Joe Biden.

11/22/2020

RSU 64 school enacts online learning after positive coronavirus test | Newsradio WGAN

RSU 64 school enacts online learning after positive coronavirus test | Newsradio WGAN

In a letter sent to parents, the school announced it will go to remote learning starting Monday, November 23, through Friday, December 4.

11/22/2020

Standoff with police in Brewer after man threatens to murder his family | Newsradio WGAN

Standoff with police in Brewer after man threatens to murder his family | Newsradio WGAN

Antonio Burke, 48, of Brewer was arrested on multiple charges after police say Burke had damaged property, attempted to assault a person with a knife, and threatened to return with a firearm to murder his ex-girlfriend and her children.

11/22/2020

Text the word FOOD to 77000 to get a link to donate to our 2020 Stuff the Bus fundraiser for Preble Street.

Or click here: https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

11/21/2020

Live horse racing will end this year at Scarborough Downs | Newsradio WGAN

After 70 years, live horse racing will end this year at the Scarborough Downs racetrack in Maine.

News Live horse racing will end this year at Scarborough Downs 42 seconds ago in Local PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - After 70 years, live horse racing will end this year at the Scarborough Downs racetrack in Maine. Photo: clipart.com PORTLAND, Maine (AP) – After 70 years, live horse racing will end this...

11/21/2020

Teen driver pleads guilty in Maine crash that killed 3 | Newsradio WGAN

A teenage driver in a February crash that killed three youths has pleaded guilty in Maine.

News Teen driver pleads guilty in Maine crash that killed 3 1 min ago in Local CLINTON, Maine (AP) - A teenage driver in a February crash that killed three youths has pleaded guilty in Maine. Photo: clipart.com CLINTON, Maine (AP) – A teenage driver in a February crash that killed three youths ha...

11/21/2020

Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can’t pay their rent | Newsradio WGAN

Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can’t pay their rent because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Janet Mills said Friday.

News Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can’t pay their rent 44 seconds ago in Local PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Maine will dedicate more than $6 million to help residents who can't pay their rent because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Janet Mills said Friday. Photo: 560 W...

11/21/2020

Maine hits 10,000 coronavirus cases, additional death | Newsradio WGAN

More than 10,000 people have now had COVID-19 in Maine.

The Maine CDC reported 165 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of reported cases over the 10,000 mark in the state, to 10,123. The additional death reported is a man in his 70's from Cumberland County.

11/20/2020

Time is running out to help us reach our goal of $20,000 for Preble Street by November 24th! WGAN's Stuff The Bus fundraiser is Preble Street's biggest yearly food drive, so let's make sure 2020 does not stand in the way of keeping that true! Remember that $1 has the buying power of 7 POUNDS OF FOOD- so any amount helps! Donate and learn more below:
https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

11/20/2020

York County moved to yellow under Maine’s COVID-19 health advisory system | Newsradio WGAN

The governor’s administration says York County’s positivity has risen to 3.5 percent, making it tied for the third highest county positivity rate.

York County joins several other Maine counties in the yellow category under the state's COVID-19 school health advisory system.

11/19/2020

This year's Stuff The Bus food drive got even better! Chuck Igo, our sister station's old morning show host and long time organizer of Stuff The Bus, has come out of early retirement to help raise as much money for Preble Street as possible! Chuck will be broadcasting live on Rewind 100.9 for 28 HOURS from a school bus in our parking lot! November 23rd @ 6AM - November 24th @ 10AM. Follow along on WGAN as we check in to see how the bus life is treating him and how donations are coming in! Donate now here:
https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

11/19/2020

Governor issues curfew for Maine businesses as COVID-19 cases surge | Newsradio WGAN

"This targeted and temporary step will reduce extended gatherings while keeping the businesses open," said Governor Mills.

The administration of Governor Janet Mills has announced a curfew for businesses in Maine as cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the state.

11/19/2020

Maine Medical Center tightens visitation | Newsradio WGAN

Maine’s largest hospital is putting in place new visitation restrictions in response to a surge in COVID-19 in the state.

Maine’s largest hospital is putting in place new visitation restrictions in response to a surge in COVID-19 in the state.

11/19/2020

Maine Mariners to skip season | Newsradio WGAN

Maine’s minor league hockey team is going to skip the upcoming season along with all the other franchises in its division.

Maine’s minor league hockey team is going to skip the upcoming season along with all the other franchises in its division.

11/19/2020

Lewiston police make two arrests related to shooting incident involving officer | Newsradio WGAN

Police charged 27-year-old Joshua Boyd of Boston and 55-year-old Lee Davis of Lewiston following a shooting incident on Howe Street around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Lewiston police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a shooting early Wednesday morning.

11/18/2020

This year's Stuff The Bus food drive got even better! Chuck Igo, our sister station's old morning show host and long time organizer of Stuff The Bus, has come out of early retirement to help raise as much money for Preble Streett as possible! Chuck will be broadcasting live on Rewind 100.9 for 28 HOURS from a school bus in our parking lot! November 23rd @ 6AM - November 24th @ 10AM. Help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 for Preble Street by donating here: https://wgan.com/2020/10/30/15th-annual-stuff-the-bus-for-preble-street/

11/18/2020

Wreaths to be placed at Arlington cemetery despite pandemic | Newsradio WGAN

The holiday tradition of laying wreaths on graves at the Arlington National Cemetery will continue this year, despite the pandemic.

The holiday tradition of laying wreaths on graves at the Arlington National Cemetery will continue this year, despite the pandemic.

11/17/2020

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

🤩THANK YOU🤩 for another ✨AMAZING✨ Eggs& Issues!

Our moderator Jim Cohen and panelists: Mary Costigan, Shareholder, Bernstein Shur; Jim Erwin, Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP; Lori Moses, Executive Director, Catherine Morrill Day Nursery; and Matt Moran, Co-Owner, Nosh Kitchen Bar shared did an 👉EXCELLENT👈 job sharing with us their presentation on the implications of Portland’s Ballot Question A (emergency wage increase).

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11/16/2020

Moderna vaccine would ease burden in rural Maine, CDC says | Newsradio WGAN

According to preliminary data, the experimental vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective. Pfizer announced last week that it’s competitor vaccine is 90% effective.

The director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention says the Moderna vaccine for the coronavirus that showed promise in an ongoing study would benefit rural parts of the state in terms of equitable distribution.

11/16/2020

State of Schools Address | Newsradio WGAN

Roberto Rodriguez, chair of the Portland Board of Public Education, will deliver the annual State of the Schools address to the Portland City Council Tonight at 4:30 . It will be held remotely via Zoom due to the pandemic.

To view an agenda and access a Zoom link and other information to attend, go to the city’s agenda page at: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes