Marissa Bodnar

Portland

Investigative Reporter and Anchor at WGME-TV (Portland, ME)

Emmy/Murrow Award-winning investigative reporter & evening anchor @WGME. Dog mom to Atlas. Northeastern Huskies alum. E-mail me: [email protected]

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Why is Maine urging hunters to switch from lead ammo while allowing it at shooting ranges?

3 weeks ago | fox23maine.com | Marissa Bodnar

With over 17 million acres of land and waterways, some consider Maine a sportsman's paradise. Steve asked the CBS13 I-Team:“I recently got an email from Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife encouraging me to hunt using non-lead ammunition, which is actually required when hunting waterfowl now.
Why is Maine urging hunters to switch from lead ammo while allowing it at shooting ranges?

3 weeks ago | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

With over 17 million acres of land and waterways, some consider Maine a sportsman's paradise. Steve asked the CBS13 I-Team:“I recently got an email from Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife encouraging me to hunt using non-lead ammunition, which is actually required when hunting waterfowl now.
Does the 'Free Energy Club' really cover 100% of your electricity costs?

1 month ago | fox23maine.com | Marissa Bodnar

At a time when the price of nearly everything seems to be on the rise, a sign offering free energy is sure to catch your eye. Sharon asked the CBS13 I-Team:“Please investigate the sign attached to a post near the CVS end of Northgate Plaza in Portland. The basic info is Free Energy Club.
Does the 'Free Energy Club' really cover 100% of your electricity costs?

1 month ago | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

At a time when the price of nearly everything seems to be on the rise, a sign offering free energy is sure to catch your eye. Sharon asked the CBS13 I-Team:“Please investigate the sign attached to a post near the CVS end of Northgate Plaza in Portland. The basic info is Free Energy Club.
Gardiner business requests tax break for new building housing owner's car collection

2 months ago | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

GARDINER (WGME) -- A Gardiner business is asking the city for a tax break on a more than 50,000 square-foot facility built to house the owner's antique car collection. The mayor says they've struck a deal that balances all interests, but some taxpayers are questioning the benefits to the community. "I know what’s going on around me," resident and former City Councilor George Trask said. Trask is plugged in and fired up. "My neighbors, they can hardly pay their taxes," Trask said.
Are monthly condo dues regulated in Maine?

2 months ago | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

Maine has nearly 2,000 community associations made up of homeowner associations, condominiums and co-ops, according to the Community Associations Institute, which estimates those residents pay $278 million a year to maintain their properties. An anonymous viewer asked the CBS13 I-Team:“I think you guys should start looking into monthly maintenance/HOA fees for condos in the Portland-area. They vary so widely and some are incredibly expensive.
Are monthly condo dues regulated in Maine?

2 months ago | fox23maine.com | Marissa Bodnar

Maine has nearly 2,000 community associations made up of homeowner associations, condominiums and co-ops, according to the Community Associations Institute, which estimates those residents pay $278 million a year to maintain their properties. An anonymous viewer asked the CBS13 I-Team:“I think you guys should start looking into monthly maintenance/HOA fees for condos in the Portland-area. They vary so widely and some are incredibly expensive.
I-Team: Mission to end homelessness in Maine approaching first target for veterans in June

Feb 6, 2025 | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is on a bold mission to solve homelessness, and now a goal set in 2022 is approaching in a matter of months. Courtney Bass and Angel Trotter visit Portland's Bayside neighborhood and surrounding encampments almost every day. As members of Milestone Recovery's HOME team, they bring basic necessities and compassion to those without a home. "We just meet people where they’re at," said Bass.
Mission to end homelessness in Maine approaching first target for veterans in June

Feb 6, 2025 | fox23maine.com | Marissa Bodnar

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine is on a bold mission to solve homelessness, and now a goal set in 2022 is approaching in a matter of months. Courtney Bass and Angel Trotter visit Portland's Bayside neighborhood and surrounding encampments almost every day. As members of Milestone Recovery's HOME team, they bring basic necessities and compassion to those without a home. "We just meet people where they’re at," Bass said.
Can businesses with existing paid family leave programs avoid Maine's new payroll tax?

Jan 28, 2025 | wgme.com | Marissa Bodnar

If your paycheck looks a little smaller in the new year, that's because of a new payroll tax, likely half a percent, going to Maine’s new paid family and medical leave program. Employers were required to start withholding that money on January 1. Brian asked the CBS13 I-Team:“My understanding is that companies with their own leave programs can opt out soon.

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