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With recent rain and snow melt, water is backing up in parts of southern Maine, even in places like cemeteries.
03/07/2025

With recent rain and snow melt, water is backing up in parts of southern Maine, even in places like cemeteries.

*WARNING: This story contains video that some viewers may find disturbing.*The Maine Attorney General’s Office has deter...
03/07/2025

*WARNING: This story contains video that some viewers may find disturbing.*

The Maine Attorney General’s Office has determined that a Waldo County Sheriff’s deputy was justified in using deadly force when he shot and killed a man who was threatening to burn down an apartment building in Belfast last June.

BELFAST (WGME) --The Maine Attorney General’s Office has determined that a Waldo County Sheriff’s deputy was justified in using deadly force when he shot and k

Authorities have revealed what caused the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.
03/07/2025

Authorities have revealed what caused the mysterious deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa.

Hackman and his wife were found dead during a welfare check on Feb. 26 with deputies originally stating no foul play was suspected.

Fire destroyed another building at a controversial former Maine school Friday.STORY: https://bit.ly/3QQcH08
03/07/2025

Fire destroyed another building at a controversial former Maine school Friday.

STORY: https://bit.ly/3QQcH08

Former Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson says he's considering running for governor in 2026.
03/07/2025

Former Democratic Senate President Troy Jackson says he's considering running for governor in 2026.

Students at Massabesic High School in Waterboro were sent home for the day after officials discovered a propane leak.
03/07/2025

Students at Massabesic High School in Waterboro were sent home for the day after officials discovered a propane leak.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has approved a petition with nearly 75,000 signatures that pushes for the state ...
03/07/2025

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has approved a petition with nearly 75,000 signatures that pushes for the state to adopt a stronger gun safety measure.

The New England Craft Brew Summit is back in Portland.
03/07/2025

The New England Craft Brew Summit is back in Portland.

The Portland Sea Dogs are helping out the community by hosting a food drive.
03/07/2025

The Portland Sea Dogs are helping out the community by hosting a food drive.

Saturday is International Women's Day, and we are highlighting a local woman-owned business that has one-of-a-kind finds...
03/07/2025

Saturday is International Women's Day, and we are highlighting a local woman-owned business that has one-of-a-kind finds, mixing vintage with new and utility with art.

Saturday is International Women's Day, and we are highlighting a local woman-owned business that has one-of-a-kind finds.

Edgar Allen Poe is one the most famous and interesting writers in history, and some people even described him as a mad m...
03/07/2025

Edgar Allen Poe is one the most famous and interesting writers in history, and some people even described him as a mad man.

A popular park in Cape Elizabeth will be closing for some needed repairs but will reopen by the end of April.
03/07/2025

A popular park in Cape Elizabeth will be closing for some needed repairs but will reopen by the end of April.

The “She’s an Asset” resiliency event at the Clarion Hotel in Portland is empowering women to protect themselves, physic...
03/07/2025

The “She’s an Asset” resiliency event at the Clarion Hotel in Portland is empowering women to protect themselves, physically and emotionally.

03/07/2025

WATCH: SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. (📽️: Amy Turcotte)

STORY: https://bit.ly/3Do2Zis

The Department of Government Efficiency says it will be closing the leases on several government offices in Maine and Ne...
03/07/2025

The Department of Government Efficiency says it will be closing the leases on several government offices in Maine and New Hampshire.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin.
03/07/2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing a government reserve of bitcoin.

Both Friday and Saturday will be very windy in Maine.Scattered power outages are possible.
03/07/2025

Both Friday and Saturday will be very windy in Maine.

Scattered power outages are possible.

Both Friday and Saturday will be very windy in Maine. Scattered power outages are possible.

03/07/2025

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WATCH: SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. (📽️: Amy Turcotte) STORY: https://bit.ly/3Do2Zis

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Update on medical incident at Scarborough school

Update on medical incident at Scarborough school

Update on medical incident at Scarborough school
Update on medical incident at Scarborough school

WATCH: Officials are giving an update after multiple children were taken to the hospital following a medical incident at the Wentworth School in Scarborough. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4btsxaw

#DEVELOPING: Multiple children have been taken to the hospital by ambulance following a medical incident at a Scarborough school. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4btsxaw

Medical incident at Scarborough school
Medical incident at Scarborough school

#DEVELOPING: A medical incident has prompted a large emergency response at the Wentworth School in Scarborough. DETAILS: https://bit.ly/4btsxaw

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President Trump's address to Congress

President Trump's address to Congress

President Trump's address to Congress
President Trump's address to Congress

WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump delivers his first address to a Joint Session of Congress since starting his second term in office. STORY: https://bit.ly/4boRrbr

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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.