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Shawn Moody, this week’s host of “Inside Maine”, takes just your calls.

Shawn Moody, this week’s host of “Inside Maine”, takes just your calls, in the first hour of the program.

Maine Points: Wreaths Across America

Matt breaks down the latest Maine debates and looks at whether the candidates accomplished what they needed to on stage. From Paul LePage and Matt Dunlap in the Second District to Hannah Pingree, Bobby Charles and Rick Bennett in the governor’s race, who helped themselves — and who may have missed an opportunity?

Barbara From Portland is Our Caller Of The Week

Phil Harriman sits in for Gregg Lagerquist. Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www.AutowerkesMaine.com

John Tomase joins Matt Gagnon for “Wicked Sports Weekend,” breaking down the latest from across the New England sports scene.

Matt looks at Maine’s projected $1 billion budget gap, what’s driving the increased spending, and the difficult fiscal decisions awaiting the next governor.  He speaks with Montana Towers of the Maine Policy Institute

Matt previews the upcoming Cumberland County District Attorney forum featuring incumbent Jackie Sartoris and challenger Stephanie Anderson. The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues event will focus on public safety, the role of the DA, and how each candidate would approach crime and street-level concerns in the community.

Matt discusses the frightening incident involving reporter Joe Sokol, who avoided being struck by a vehicle while covering a story near a methadone clinic. He looks at what happened and the broader concerns surrounding threats and violence directed at journalists.