Maine Turnpike Toll Changes

Click here to get more information on the changes to the tolls on the Maine Turnpike taking effect in January. 


Central Maine Power-Outage Information

Click here for the latest information on outages from CMP.

DTV Transition

On Tuesday, December 9th, WGAN spoke with Louis Sigalos from the FCC's Digital Outreach Initiative about the pending DTV transition.  If you have questions about Digital television, click here to visit a page set up by our friends at WGME offer a number of links and frequently asked questions about DTV. 

Ty Gilpatrick Fund

15-month old Ty Gilpatrick died on Friday, November 28th, at his Lebanon home.  Ty's family does not have the money for a full funeral or cremation.  The Lebanon Rescue Department has set up a fund to help the family pay for funeral expenses.  If you'd like to donate to the fund, make your check out to:

Lebanon Rescue Department
Ty Gilpatrick Fund
323 Depot Road
Lebanon, ME 04027

WGAN News Series-Maine's Economy and You

Here are some helpful links on personal finance mentioned in our 4-part WGAN News Series, Maine's Economy and You, which aired August 25th-August 28th:

Wealth Planning Services

Maine Credit Union League

Primerica

Becky Lavelle/Jenny's Light/Zone Urban Epic info

On Friday, July 25th, Becky Lavelle sat in with Ken and Mike to discuss the Zone Urban Epic race taking place that weekend in Portland.  Click here to learn more about the race.

To learn more about Becky's charity organization, Jenny's Light, click here.

And for more information about Becky, click here.

Here are several documents related to the Dennis Dechaine case discussed in Diana Tracy's three-part news series, "Dennis Dechaine:  20 Years Later".

Click here to visit the website created by supporters of Dechaine receiving a new trial.

Click here to read "State Secrets:  What the Jury never heard in the Dechaine case", written by Jim Moore.

Click here to read "Evidence of Misconduct by Officials of the State of Maine", written by Jim Moore.

Heating Oil Prices

Find the cheapest prices on heating oil in your area by clicking here.

For Information, click here.www.maine.gov

For more information on Operation Homefront and to make a donation, click here.

Click here to get energy saving tips from the Maine Energy Resources Council

The University of Maine has launched a website that contains a number of ideas on how to save money and conserve while energy prices remain high.  Click here to visit the website.

Want to learn more about Les Otten's newest business venture?  Click here for more info!

On Monday Portland Police Sgt. Robert Johnsey was killed in an accident at his home in Westbrook.  The Portland Police Department has set up two funds to honor his memory and to support his family:

The Portland Police Officer's Association has established a scholarship fund for Sgt. Johnsey's two children.  Donations can be made to the "Sgt. Robert Johnsey Memorial Scholarship Fund".  The Portland Police Department has set up a second fund to help assist with funeral expenses and help meet the family's immediate needs.  Those donations can be made to the "Johnsey Family Fund".  You can mail your donation to:

The Portland Police Department Federal Credit Union

109 Middle Street

Portland, Maine 04101

Reduce stress, get sounder sleep, even quit smoking.  Patti Rutka Stevens can put you in a trance to accomplish all of the above and more.  You can find her online at  http://www.hypnosis-maine.com/

Click here to learn more about the tax rebate checks that are being distributed, including a schedule of when they are expected to arrive.

Click here to read details of the report prepared for the Governor's Energy Efficiency Summit on Thursday, April 3rd. 

Malt-O-Meal has asked for a voluntary recall of its Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals.  Read more details by clicking here.

WGAN's Bob Dyk passed away Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at the age of 71. 

Bob covered a number of stories for WGAN during his time as an anchor and reporter. Here are just a few samples of his work:

February 2007-Mild Winter, Maine Issues-With winter 2007 beginning as one of the most mild in memory, Bob reported on the impact of the warmer weather on Maine's logging industry.

September 2006-After Katrina-Maine's Hurricane Readiness 1 year later-On the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Bob looked at the state of Maine's emergency management systems and whether Maine is ready for a major hurricane. 

July 2006-Cracking Down: Suspended Drivers in Maine-1 year after Scott Hewitt was involved in the deadly crash that killed Scarborough native Tina Turcotte, Bob reported on the status of Hewitt's case at that point and the likely outcome of his criminal case.

WGAN and Portland Radio Group General Manager Cary Pahigian recorded a special tribute to Bob that is airing on WGAN; you can listen to it by clicking here. (Windows Media required)

3 of Maine's private liberal arts colleges have made the Kiplinger "100 Best Values in Private Colleges" list.  Read about it by clicking here.

View the Pew Center's "Grading the States" report in its entirety by clicking here.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has recommended some precautions and provided other advice about cleanup and use of low-energy light bulbs.  Read about it here.