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By submitting this photograph (the "Content"), I am representing that I am at least eighteen years old, I am the owner of the Content and the Content does not violate any rights of third parties, including rights of copyright and privacy. I understand that WGME-TV (the "Station") is under no obligation to use the Content, and may delete the Content at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. I agree that I am responsible for the Content and that I will indemnify the Station for any liability resulting from the Content. In addition, I grant (and represent and warrant that I have the right to grant) to the Station, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide and transferable license to use, copy, display, broadcast and otherwise use in any way, in any media, the Content, in perpetuity. WGME CBS 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Portland and nearby towns and communities in the Central and Southern Maine, including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, S**o, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath, Farmington, Gray, Wells, York, Hollis Center, Winthrop, Norway, Naples, Old Orchard Beach, Bridgton, Bethel, Paris, Kittery, Cumberland, Oxford, Gardiner, Ogunquit, Wiscasset, and Bath.

01/05/2026

WATCH LIVE: A man elected to the Lewiston City Council, who is facing felony charges of theft by unauthorized taking and receiving stolen property, is taking his oath of office.

STORY: https://bit.ly/4aLasGF

Maine's entire Congressional delegation is united in saying the President needed Congressional authority to carry out an...
01/05/2026

Maine's entire Congressional delegation is united in saying the President needed Congressional authority to carry out an attack on Venezuela, as war powers under the Constitution are delegated to Congress.

Maine's entire Congressional delegation is united in saying the President needed Congressional authority to carry out an attack on Venezuela.

On Sunday evening, a Rumford man was arrested after allegedly pepper spraying inside a residence, chemically affecting t...
01/05/2026

On Sunday evening, a Rumford man was arrested after allegedly pepper spraying inside a residence, chemically affecting two separate families.

A Rumford man was arrested after pepper spraying inside a residence, chemically affecting two separate families.

President Donald Trump says American oil companies are ready to go into Venezuela and spend billions to reinvigorate the...
01/05/2026

President Donald Trump says American oil companies are ready to go into Venezuela and spend billions to reinvigorate the nation’s decrepit oil industry.

President Trump said American oil companies are ready to go into Venezuela and spend billions to reinvigorate the nation's decrepit oil industry.

MISSING: The Oxford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing West Paris man named St...
01/05/2026

MISSING: The Oxford County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing West Paris man named Stephen, who is suffering from dementia.

STORY: https://bit.ly/4poiE3a

A statewide survey shows that a majority of Mainers are against legalizing online casino gambling.
01/05/2026

A statewide survey shows that a majority of Mainers are against legalizing online casino gambling.

Several days after President Trump said he's removing the National Guard from three major cities, he suggested that troo...
01/05/2026

Several days after President Trump said he's removing the National Guard from three major cities, he suggested that troops could return to U.S. cities "when the crime starts."

Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Dec. 31 that he was retracting the guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland.

Mainers who lost money to scammers at bitcoin kiosks could soon get some of it back after state regulators secured a $1....
01/05/2026

Mainers who lost money to scammers at bitcoin kiosks could soon get some of it back after state regulators secured a $1.9 million settlement with a major cryptocurrency ATM operator.

State officials say the consent agreement with Bitcoin Depot will be used to compensate consumers who were defrauded between 2022 and 2025

A Maine man is accused of stealing two tractors from a property in Barnard Township.
01/05/2026

A Maine man is accused of stealing two tractors from a property in Barnard Township.

Deputies say they searched a property in Bradford and found the stolen tractors

The public will soon be able to voice their thoughts on transforming Maine’s only juvenile detention center. Lawmakers w...
01/05/2026

The public will soon be able to voice their thoughts on transforming Maine’s only juvenile detention center. Lawmakers will consider a bill to turn it into a treatment facility.

DETAILS: https://bit.ly/3LbL7vh

The prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark called on President Trump to stop threatening to take over the autonomous t...
01/05/2026

The prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark called on President Trump to stop threatening to take over the autonomous territory for its resources and "national security situation."

Trump's push to control Greenland was renewed twice over the weekend.

A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from changing how Maine hospitals get discounted drugs.
01/05/2026

A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from changing how Maine hospitals get discounted drugs.

A pilot program through the Trump administration's DHHS would change the 340B drug discount program.

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This page is here to encourage an open dialogue with our viewers and provide an online community where people can express themselves and interact with one another. The purpose of this site is to keep you updated on the latest news coverage, station promotions, community events, and encourage you to submit your comments, tips, content ideas and questions. By engaging in conversation on our page, you agree to all conditions and terms for Facebook and WGME Facebook Community Guidelines. Comments and images posted on the WGME page may also be used on-air. If you fail to comply with WGME Facebook Community Guidelines, WGME reserves the right to block you, restrict your access and/or remove postings at our sole discretion without any notice. Our moderators will remove any/all of posts that contain the following: • Abusive, defamatory, hateful, containing racially or ethnically offensive or derogatory content, obscene or sexually explicit language. • Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading comments. • Violation of any intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trade secrets, etc. • Threats on any person or organization or company. • Spam, including 10 or more posts in a row by the same user that inhibits others from commenting, or advertisement postings focused on selling a product or service, or comments posted for a purpose of driving traffic to a particular website for personal, political, or monetary gain, or with the intention of stopping others from commenting due to flooding of the comments section. • Solicitations for events. • Posts that are not relevant to the conversation or topic. If you disagree with any content posted on our page, have an idea for a subject, have any questions, comments, or ideas concerning anything you see on-air, please let us know by visiting http://wgme.com/station/contact on our website www.wgme.com and someone will respond to your requests as soon as possible. Photo/Image Submission Disclaimer By submitting this photograph (the "Content"), I am representing that I am at least eighteen years old, I am the owner of the Content and the Content does not violate any rights of third parties, including rights of copyright and privacy. I understand that WGME-TV (the "Station") is under no obligation to use the Content, and may delete the Content at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. I agree that I am responsible for the Content and that I will indemnify the Station for any liability resulting from the Content. In addition, I grant (and represent and warrant that I have the right to grant) to the Station, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide and transferable license to use, copy, display, broadcast and otherwise use in any way, in any media, the Content, in perpetuity. WGME CBS 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Portland and nearby towns and communities in the Central and Southern Maine, including Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, Westbrook, Biddeford, S**o, Sanford, South Portland, Kennebunk, Bangor, Freeport, Buxton, Windham, Auburn, Waterville, Scarborough, Gorham, Yarmouth, Standish, Falmouth, Poland, Rockland, Bath, Farmington, Gray, Wells, York, Hollis Center, Winthrop, Norway, Naples, Old Orchard Beach, Bridgton, Bethel, Paris, Kittery, Cumberland, Oxford, Gardiner, Ogunquit, Wiscasset, and Bath.