WCSH-TV (Portland, ME)

WCSH, known as channel 6, is a TV station based in Portland, Maine, and is affiliated with NBC. It is owned by Tegna Inc. The station's studios are situated in Downtown Portland on Congress Square, while its transmitter can be found on Winn Mountain in Sebago.

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ProsperityME, Maine nonprofit, looks to build low-income housing in Portland

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine nonprofit is taking steps to help low-income individuals and families find homes. ProsperityME is a nonprofit organization that assists refugees, immigrants, and low-income individuals and families with financial literacy and stability, which includes housing assistance.
Lobster research earns UMaine professor national recognition

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Don Carrigan

SOUTH BRISTOL, Maine — When Bob Steneck began work at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center, one of the early places he chose for research was the local fishermen’s co-op. That was more than 40 years ago. Steneck went on to become Professor B of Marine Science, focusing on the ecology of the ocean. His years of research are now being honored by the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, where he will be the first University of Maine faculty member to be inducted.
UNE Portland Campus expands to help Mainers access doctors

3 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Brian Yocono

PORTLAND, Maine — The investment in medical studies at The University of New England underscores the serious need for more medical professionals in Maine. UNE officially opened The Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences in Portland on Tuesday. It was launched with a $30 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation and $5 million in federal funding.
Southern Maine Community College clinches first-ever national softball title

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Leeann Stapleton

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Southern Maine Community College softball team has cemented its place in school history after winning a national title, the first for the team. The Seawolves claimed the 2025 USCAA Small College World Series title with a commanding 10-0 victory over Florida National University in the final game. “Every girl on that team played their hearts out,” pitcher Sarah Wilkins said.
Republicans push for public hearing on red flag ballot question; Democrats say it's not required

4 days ago | newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch

AUGUSTA, Maine — Yet another legal fight is kicking up in Augusta, this time over whether a forthcoming ballot question should receive a public hearing in front of the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee before it likely heads to voters. Two weeks ago, the Democratic leaders of the committee moved to forgo a hearing on a red flag gun law initiative—which, if passed, would allow family members of someone who is a threat to themselves or others to petition a judge to remove that person's guns.
Which tax hikes will Maine lawmakers pass this year? Depends on who you ask.

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch

AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers in Augusta remain sharply divided over a second two-year budget bill that could include tax increases proposed by Governor Mills on certain goods and services. The new legislation—often called a "part-two" budget—comes after the Legislature passed a $11.3 billion spending plan with a simple Democratic majority in March.
PALS No-Kill Cat Shelter faces closure amid financial struggles, 100 cats at risk

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Rya Wooten

WINTHROP, Maine — The Protectors of Animal Life Society (PALS) No-Kill Cat Shelter in Winthrop announced Wednesday that it will stop scheduling new cat intake appointments, and the shelter will not accept any new cats. The cat shelter's executive director Theresa Silsby said all intake appointments that have already been scheduled will be honored. Silsby explained that the shelter is experiencing extreme funding issues. "Everything costs more: food, litter, veterinary care.
Maine House backs nuclear energy study bill with bipartisan support

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Donovan Lynch

AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is moving a step closer to reintroducing nuclear energy to the state. The House advanced a bill on Wednesday that directs the Public Utilities Commission to seek informational bids on small modular reactors (SMRs) — a new type of mini nuclear plant that supporters say could offer flexible and reliable clean energy.
Kansas man charged in Connecticut with dragging American Airlines flight attendant down aisle mid-flight

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | Dalton Zbierski

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — American Airlines Flight 3359 from Bradley International Airport to Chicago was diverted back to Connecticut Tuesday night after an assault on a crew member occurred mid-flight. Twenty-four-year-old Julius Jordan Priester, of Wichita, Kan., was charged by federal complaint after he allegedly assaulted a flight attendant, according to a release from the Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.
'Love or Lobsters': A Q-and-A with the stars of Maine's only dating show

1 week ago | newscentermaine.com | David Guildford

MAINE, USA — Back in October, Teagan Wright launched Maine's first dating show: "Love or Lobsters." But after a run of episodes, Teagan wanted to try something new. The result is a new take on an old format. Introducing "Love or Lobsters: Maine Bachelorette." Over four episodes, a group of men wade through various challenges and one-on-one conversations with the bachelorette, Daphne Murphy, winning prizes along the way as they vie for an all-expenses-paid date night.