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WGME-TV (channel 13) is a television station in Portland, Maine, United States, affiliated with CBS. It is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which provides certain services to Waterville-licensed Fox affiliate WPFO (channel 23) under a local marketing agreement (LMA) with Cunningham Broadcasting. However, Sinclair effectively owns WPFO as the majority of Cunningham's stock is owned by the family of deceased group founder Julian Smith. The two stations share studios on Northport Drive in the North Deering section of Portland; WGME-TV's transmitter is located on Brown Hill west of Raymond. The station also maintains regional studios in the Lewiston–Auburn area, and the state capital in Augusta.

Key Information

History

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The station's first broadcast was on May 16, 1954, as WGAN-TV, owned by Guy Gannett Communications (no relation to the Gannett Company or its television spinoff, Tegna, which owns WCSH, channel 6) along with WGAN (AM 560) and the Portland Press-Herald daily newspaper.[2] (An FM station, 102.9 WGAN-FM was added in 1967.)[3] The 1,619-foot-tall (493.5 m) transmission tower, situated near Route 121 in Raymond, was built during 1959. It was, according to the 1999 Guinness Book of World Records, the world's tallest architectural structure at the time. This record was surpassed in 1960 by KFVS-TV's tower in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, but the tower remained the tallest structure in Maine until the construction of WMTW's tower in 2002.[citation needed]

When the radio stations were sold to Taylor Communications of Maine during 1983,[4] the WGAN call letters remained with them; WGAN-TV became WGME-TV, "We're Gannett of Maine",[5] on January 1, 1984.[a]

Motivated by the impending expiration of the family trust that owned the company and a seller's market for broadcasting properties, Guy Gannett Communications put itself up for sale in 1998, ending 110 years of its history as a publisher.[8] The Seattle Times Company acquired Guy Gannett's newspapers, while the firm's television stations were purchased by Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group for $310 million, a handsome return on family patriarch Guy Gannett's original investment in WGAN radio 60 years earlier.[9] The Guy Gannett purchase gave Sinclair diversification into affiliates of the Big Three networks and beyond a portfolio heavy with Fox, WB, and UPN stations.[10]

WGME owner Sinclair Broadcast Group and Time Warner Cable disputed the terms of their retransmission consent agreement that expired on December 31, 2010. The agreement was extended to January 14, 2011, while the parties continued to negotiate.[11] An agreement in principle to resolve the dispute followed soon thereafter[12] and was finalized in February 2011.[13]

On January 8, 2016, Sinclair announced that American Sports Network would begin on January 16 as a dedicated digital-multicast network in 10 cities, including Portland on WGME.[14]

News operation

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Historically associated with a newspaper, channel 13's newscasts dominated the ratings in Portland for many years.[citation needed] However, since 1989, WCSH overtook WGME and has dominated in the ratings.[citation needed] WGME produced 24 hours and 30 minutes of produced news content every week, including early-morning, noon, afternoon drive-time, and late-night news programs.[citation needed] WGME also produced 17 hours of weekly news content for partner station WPFO.[citation needed] When taking both stations into account, WGME produced the most local news content in the Portland market, though its primary station carries the least amount of local news content among the market's three major network affiliates.[citation needed]

Former news team for Live at 5 and News 13 at 6, Kim Block and Doug Rafferty were a news team from the mid-1990s until the mid-2000s. Kim Block is one of the most recognized television journalists in both the Portland market and in the State of Maine/New Hampshire.[citation needed] Block has been the lead anchor at WGME for more than three decades, starting in 1981 until her retirement in 2020, recovering from a concussion[15] in May 2018. Rafferty reduced his reporting hours after suffering a stroke during a live cut-in of a syndicated program on January 19, 2006,[16] quitting the anchor desk for a behind-the-scene technical job at the station.[citation needed] He retired during 2012 to become the Public Relations and Education Head at the Maine State Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.[citation needed] Other longtime anchors include weeknight announcer Gregg Lagerquist and morning announcer Jeff Peterson. Sports anchor and director Dave Eid has been with WGME since 1996. Longtime meteorologist Charlie Lopresti has been with the station for more than a decade.[citation needed]

Starting February 5, 2007, WGME began producing a 10 p.m. newscast on Fox affiliate WPFO after establishing a news-share agreement. Known on-air as Fox 23 News at 10, it is the first prime-time broadcast in the market; as of September 2018, there is now a half-hour 10 p.m. newscast on CW affiliate WPXT (channel 51).[citation needed] During 2010, due to a revenue-share agreement with WPFO, the station expanded this newscast to an hour and began a two-hour-long morning program on WPFO named Good Day Maine. WPFO pays WGME a fee along with a share of revenue realized from the newscast. Good Day Maine was shortened to one hour by October 2013.[citation needed]

The station began a news partnership with Maine Today Media, owner of its former newspaper sisters: the Portland Press Herald, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, and Maine Sunday Telegram. In addition to its main studios, WGME operates a Lewiston–Auburn Bureau. A second bureau is in Augusta near the Maine State House. News 13 also has a partnership with the Lewiston/Auburn Sun Journal, using the source very frequently for stories in the twin cities. WGME also shares newsgathering material with WPFO, gaining WGME access to both CBS Newspath and Fox News video footage for the use of all newscasts on both WPFO and WGME. WGME meteorologists provide the weather forecasts for the Portland Press Herald, the Maine Sunday Telegram, and a variety of radio stations in the Portland market. When providing regional and state coverage, WGME and ABC affiliate WVII-TV in Bangor share content and video footage.[citation needed]

WGME does not produce local weekend morning newscasts, unlike the NBC and ABC affiliates in the Portland market. Instead, it broadcasts infomercials or E/I (educational and informational) children's programming early on weekends. For national news, the station carries the CBS News-produced CBS Saturday Morning and Sunday Morning.

On October 31, 2013, station owner Sinclair Broadcasting bought all non-license assets of WPFO Fox 23 for $13.6 million. The licensing assets were sold to Cunningham Broadcasting on November 20, 2013, for $3.4 million.[citation needed] Cunningham Broadcasting closed business relationships with Sinclair in stations around the country.[citation needed] The sale made WPFO a sister station of WGME, essentially creating an unofficial duopoly in the Portland market.

On September 11, 2017, WGME launched a half-hour 7 p.m. weeknight newscast. The opportunity came about as a result of CBS Television Distribution's decision to cancel The Insider, which had previously aired on WGME in the 7:30 p.m. weeknight time slot.

Transition to HD

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WGME began broadcasting in 720p high definition (HD) on December 18, 2011, with a new wood-styled set designed by Devlin Design Group. WGME's new HD set included video display monitors on either end of the set for anchor stand-up reporting, a 12-monitor video wall used to display a single panoramic video feed or 2, 3, or 12 individual video feeds. A smaller anchor desk at the video wall is used for WPFO broadcasts Good Day Maine and News 13 on FOX at 10 pm. The anchor desk included a large monitor behind the anchors which typically showed a skyline image or the News 13 logo. The entire set included an array of light panels and light boxes. The weather office is fully visible to viewers, with a small desk for the meteorologist above which a four-monitor video wall could show graphics. There was also a traditional green screen and a forecasting system on a raised platform for live reporting of severe weather. The HD newscasts introduced a new graphics package also used by Sinclair station WZTV.

WGME's newscasts were referred to as CBS 13 News as of April 2013. The newscasts on WPFO were referred to as FOX 23 News as of February 2014.

On February 28, 2013, WGME's weather department rolled out new graphics to its Weather Central forecasting system, as part of a new graphics package from parent company Sinclair Broadcasting. It is slowly being introduced on other Sinclair stations.

In early 2014, while WGME-TV CBS 13 News received a new graphics package now seen on-air, News 13 Daybreak changed its name to Good Day Maine On CBS 13. On September 15, 2014, WPFO-TV premiered the WGME-produced Fox 23 News @ 6:30 pm featuring the combined (6 p.m. and 11 p.m.) anchor team and a new format.

Subchannels

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The station's signal is multiplexed:

Subchannels of WGME-TV[17]
Channel Res. Aspect Short name Programming
13.1 720p 16:9 CBS CBS
13.2 480i ROAR Roar
13.3 TheNest The Nest
23.1 720p 16:9 FOX Fox (WPFO)
23.4 480i Antenna Antenna TV (WPFO)
  Broadcast on behalf of another station

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WGME-TV, virtual channel 13 (UHF digital channel 15), is a -affiliated licensed to , , serving southern including areas such as Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, and Westbrook. Owned and operated by , one of the largest broadcasters in the , WGME-TV provides local news, weather, sports, and network programming to its viewing area. The station signed on March 14, 1954, as WGAN-TV, founded by newspaper publisher Guy Gannett, initially broadcasting from facilities associated with his media holdings before evolving into its current affiliation and branding. Sinclair acquired WGME in 1998, integrating it into its portfolio while maintaining local operations, including a news partnership with affiliate WPFO under a . Known for its community-focused coverage, WGME has marked milestones such as 70 years of broadcasting in 2024, emphasizing long-term service to viewers amid shifts in media ownership and technology.

Station profile

Ownership and operations

WGME-TV is owned by through its subsidiary WGME Licensee, LLC. Sinclair, a publicly traded telecommunications company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, owns, operates, or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets across the . The company maintains centralized control over content syndication, sales, and operational standards for its stations, including WGME-TV. The station's primary operations, including news production, programming, and technical broadcasting, are directed by Sinclair personnel. WGME-TV shares studio facilities with WPFO (channel 23), the affiliate licensed to Waterville but serving the Portland market, at 81 Northport Drive in Portland's North Deering neighborhood. These shared operations allow for coordinated resource use, such as production equipment and staff, under Sinclair's management. The Local 1837 represents approximately 40 technical and production employees at WGME-TV. WGME-TV's transmitter is located on Brown Hill west of , Maine, facilitating VHF Channel 13 analog (prior to digital transition) and UHF digital signal propagation to southern Maine and northern . Sinclair oversees maintenance and upgrades to these facilities to ensure compliance with FCC regulations and optimal coverage.

Affiliations and reach

WGME-TV operates as the for the Portland–Auburn designated market area (DMA), ranked 78th among U.S. television markets by Nielsen with 439,030 households as of the 2024–2025 estimates. The station's primary programming consists of network content, supplemented by , syndicated shows, and public affairs segments. Its digital signal on 13.1 carries in high definition, while subchannels include getTV on 13.2 for classic television reruns. The broadcast signal originates from a transmitter on Brown Hill west of , Maine, operating at 1,000 kilowatts , providing a primary coverage contour extending approximately 74 miles and reaching an estimated population of 1,644,168. This encompasses southern , including key areas such as Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, and Westbrook, as well as portions of eastern and northern . , the station's owner, integrates WGME into its broader portfolio of 163 stations across 77 markets, but local reach remains focused on the Portland DMA without significant out-of-market extensions beyond cable carriage.

Historical development

Launch and early years

WGME-TV signed on the air as WGAN-TV on May 16, 1954, with its first live broadcast commencing at 5:00 p.m. local time from studios in . The station was owned and operated by Guy Gannett Communications, a established by publisher Guy P. Gannett, which also controlled local radio stations and newspapers. From inception, WGAN-TV operated as a television , delivering a mix of national programming featuring entertainers such as and , supplemented by live local content adapted from established radio formats, including shows hosted by Ken McKenzie. The station's early broadcasts emphasized community-oriented programming, reflecting the novelty of television in mid-1950s , where it served as one of the region's primary visual media outlets. In 1959, WGAN-TV introduced the long-running children's program "Cap-N and the Kids," hosted by Captain Lloyd Knight, which aired for 14 years and became a staple of local youth entertainment. That year also saw the construction of a new transmission tower in , , standing at 1,619 feet and temporarily holding the distinction of the world's tallest structure of its kind, enhancing signal coverage across southern and northern . By 1967, the station completed its transition to full-color broadcasting, marking a significant technical upgrade in its operational capabilities.

Ownership transitions

WGME-TV signed on the air as WGAN-TV on May 16, 1954, owned by Guy Gannett Communications, a family-controlled media company founded by newspaper publisher Guy P. Gannett that also operated radio stations and newspapers in the state. The company, managed by a family trust since 1954, maintained ownership of the station for over four decades, during which it became a key CBS affiliate serving southern . In 1998, amid the breakup of Guy Gannett Communications, Sinclair Broadcast Group acquired WGME-TV as part of a $310 million cash purchase of the company's seven television stations, announced on September 8, 1998. This transaction marked the end of local family ownership for the station and integrated it into Sinclair's growing portfolio of network-affiliated outlets in smaller markets, with the deal subject to regulatory approvals and completed that year. Sinclair, a publicly traded company based in , , and controlled by the Smith family, has retained ownership of WGME-TV since the acquisition, operating it through subsidiary WGME Licensee, LLC. No further ownership changes have occurred, allowing Sinclair to consolidate operations with nearby stations like WPFO under local marketing agreements.

Expansion and digital era

In March 2010, WGME-TV announced an expansion of its shared news operations with WPFO (channel 23), extending weeknight local newscasts from 35 to and launching a new morning program, Good Day , to provide deeper community coverage across southern . This initiative, produced from WGME's facilities, aimed to increase viewership by offering extended local reporting and lifestyle content. WGME-TV initiated digital broadcasting in 2003, enabling multicasting capabilities ahead of the national full-power transition. The station ceased analog transmissions on February 17, 2009, aligning with the federal DTV switchover mandate, after applying for authority to do so and maintaining digital service on UHF channel 38 (virtual 13). Post-transition, subchannels emerged, including the addition of American Sports Network (later rebranded as Stadium) on 13.3 beginning January 16, 2016, as part of Sinclair's multicast network rollout in select markets. Facility enhancements supported digital operations, with a new studio set installation completed in October 2011 by Devlin Design Group, featuring modern graphics integration for enhanced on-air production. In April 2024, WGME-TV upgraded to NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) alongside WMTW, WPFO, and public stations, introducing advanced features like higher video quality and interactive data services over the air, requiring antenna viewers to rescan receivers. Current digital offerings include 13.1 for CBS in high definition, 13.2 for GetTV, and 13.3 for Stadium, expanding non-primetime programming options.

Technical specifications

Broadcast facilities

WGME-TV maintains its primary studios at 81 Northport Drive in the North Deering section of , a facility shared with WPFO ( affiliate). This location houses production, news, and operational functions for both stations under ownership. The station's transmitter site is situated on Brown Hill west of Raymond, , near Route 121. Broadcasting from a 1,619-foot (493.5-meter) tower erected in 1959, the structure was the tallest freestanding tower in the world upon completion and remains one of 's most prominent landmarks. records confirm the overall structure height at 495.1 meters above ground level. The tower also supports FM radio transmissions, including for WBLM.

Digital transition and subchannels

WGME-TV commenced digital test broadcasts in 2002 on UHF channel 38 while simulcasting with its on VHF channel 13. The station terminated analog transmissions on February 17, 2009, ahead of the nationwide full-power analog shutdown mandated for June 12, 2009. This early cessation aligned with voluntary early transitions by select stations to facilitate viewer preparation for digital-only reception. Following the Federal Communications Commission's 2017 broadcast incentive auction and spectrum repack, WGME-TV relocated its from channel 38 to UHF channel 15, with the change effective around to optimize usage and reduce interference. The remains 13 via PSIP mapping, preserving continuity for affiliation on subchannel 13.1. As of 2025, WGME-TV's digital multiplex includes three subchannels:
VirtualResolutionProgramming
13.1
13.2ROAR
13.3The Nest
These subchannels provide supplementary content alongside the primary feed, with ROAR focusing on action sports and entertainment, and The Nest offering family-oriented films and series, both in standard definition to accommodate bandwidth allocation. In April 2024, WGME-TV activated () transmission, hosted via WPFO's facilities, enabling enhanced features like 4K capability, interactive services, and improved mobile reception for compatible devices in the Portland market. Antenna users were required to rescan receivers post-launch to access the upgraded signals. This upgrade represents an evolution beyond initial ATSC 1.0 digital standards without altering subchannel offerings.

News and programming

Local news operations

WGME-TV's local news operations, branded as CBS 13 News, focus on delivering coverage of events, weather, sports, and investigative reporting across southern , encompassing Portland and communities such as Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick, and Westbrook. The department produces multiple daily newscasts, including morning, midday, evening, and late-night editions, with available via the station's website and app. Investigative segments under the "I-Team" banner address local issues like public safety and government accountability. The flagship morning program, Good Day Maine, airs weekdays from 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. on WGME-TV, followed by an extension from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. on co-owned Fox affiliate WPFO-TV (channel 23) through a shared services agreement managed by . Evening broadcasts include CBS 13 News at 5:00, 6:00, and 11:00 p.m., supplemented by weekend editions. These programs emphasize regional stories, such as traffic incidents, school closings, and community events, with dedicated and segments. Key personnel include anchor Jeff Peterson, who leads Good Day Maine with over 35 years of experience; morning anchor Katie Sampson, who joined in 2014; and Stephanie Grindley, an anchor and investigative reporter handling in-depth stories. Reporters such as and Aysia Reed contribute to field coverage, while meteorologists and sports anchors support specialized beats. The operations maintain a newsroom at 81 Northport Drive in Portland, with a tipline for public submissions. Under Sinclair ownership since 1998, WGME-TV has expanded local production to include content for WPFO-TV, enhancing resource sharing for newsgathering while retaining a Portland-based staff for on-the-ground reporting. The news team utilizes digital tools for real-time updates, including interactive for and mobile apps for alerts, reflecting adaptations to viewer preferences for multi-platform access.

High-definition broadcasting

WGME-TV initiated as part of the U.S. transition to full-power digital signals, completing its analog shutdown on June 12, 2009, and operating its primary (13.1) in resolution thereafter. The station's transmitter on Brown Hill west of Raymond, Maine, supports this HD format for network programming and syndicated content, delivering enhanced visual quality over its UHF channel 38 physical frequency. Local news operations upgraded to high-definition production and transmission in December 2011, aligning with Sinclair Broadcast Group's rollout of HD newscasts across select stations. This transition included installation of new studio facilities and graphics packages to support output, improving clarity for displays, field reports, and live events. In April 2024, WGME-TV adopted (NextGen TV) standards in collaboration with other Portland-area stations, bolstering HD signal robustness with features like improved mobile reception and datacasting while maintaining for legacy HD tuners via hosted signals. This upgrade addresses prior digital reception challenges in rural areas but requires antenna users to rescan devices post-implementation.

Additional programming features

WGME-TV broadcasts syndicated programming in daytime and early evening slots, including talk shows such as and Dr. Phil. Game shows like Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! air weeknights at 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively, providing entertainment focused on viewer participation and . Early morning hours feature paid programming and niche shows, such as The Armstrong Williams Show at 6:00 a.m. and Daily Living With Father Chapin at 6:30 a.m., targeting specific audiences with commentary and lifestyle content. Late-night programming includes entertainment like Comics Unleashed with and local-flavored segments such as The Nite Show With . The station occasionally airs CBS network specials and community-oriented events, though these are integrated with its primary news and network commitments rather than standalone features. No unique original non-news programs beyond standard syndication were prominently featured in recent schedules as of October 2025.

Controversies and reception

Sinclair Broadcast Group policies

Sinclair Broadcast Group mandates that its owned-and-operated stations, including WGME-TV, air centrally produced "must-run" content, consisting of national news segments, political commentaries, and promotional messages designed to promote journalistic standards and viewpoint diversity. These requirements apply uniformly across Sinclair's network of over 190 stations, with WGME-TV in Portland, Maine, complying by integrating such material into its broadcast schedule multiple times weekly. In July 2017, WGME-TV and its WPFO began airing mandatory segments featuring conservative commentary supportive of then-President , broadcast nine times per week under Sinclair's directive. These inclusions prompted backlash from local viewers and advocacy groups, who characterized them as corporate-imposed undermining autonomy. Sinclair maintained that the segments provided essential perspectives absent from mainstream outlets, though critics, including reports from outlets like the Press Herald, highlighted their partisan tilt. A prominent example occurred in April 2018, when WGME-TV anchors Kim Block and Gregg Lagerquist read a scripted promotional segment warning viewers about "fake stories" and "irresponsible, one-sided" coverage by other media entities, mirroring identical scripts delivered on dozens of Sinclair stations nationwide. This initiative, affecting nearly 200 stations, drew widespread scrutiny for its uniformity and perceived attack on journalistic competitors, with Sinclair defending it as a defense against biased reporting. In August 2019, WGME-TV further aired Sinclair-directed stories promoting Trump campaign merchandise, continuing the pattern of required national content integration. Such policies have fueled debates over media consolidation and , with Sinclair's approach often contrasted against the left-leaning tendencies documented in mainstream journalism studies, though implementation at WGME-TV has occasionally strained relations with local audiences favoring apolitical localism. No formal regulatory violations were found in these instances, but they exemplify Sinclair's strategy to standardize messaging across affiliates.

Bias allegations and factual reporting

WGME-TV, owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, has faced allegations of bias primarily due to corporate-mandated content that promotes conservative perspectives on media trustworthiness and political issues. In March 2018, WGME anchors read a scripted promotional segment directed by Sinclair, warning viewers about "fake news" and biased reporting from national outlets, which critics described as an attempt to undermine mainstream media while aligning with conservative critiques. Similar "must-run" segments from Sinclair, aired on WGME, included commentary favorable to former President Donald Trump, such as defenses against Russia investigation narratives in 2017. In August 2019, WGME broadcast stories highlighting Trump campaign merchandise, part of a broader Sinclair effort to promote Republican-aligned content. Independent media bias evaluators have assessed WGME's editorial stance as slightly favoring the right, with rating it Right-Center biased based on story selection and wording that occasionally employs conservative framing, while assigning it a High rating for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and minimal corrections. Media Bias Rating places WGME at , indicating balanced coverage without strong predictable ideological slant, though with low confidence pending further review. These ratings contrast with broader criticisms of Sinclair's influence, where the company's centralized control over affiliates has led to accusations of injecting partisan content into , potentially eroding station . No major organizations have documented significant inaccuracies or retractions specific to WGME's reporting, supporting its high factual reliability score. WGME's news operations, led by veteran journalists, have been noted for maintaining professional standards amid Sinclair's directives, with coverage focusing on Maine-specific issues like , , and state politics without evident distortion. Allegations of bias thus center more on inherited corporate policies than on fabricated stories or errors in WGME's independent output.

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