WPFO-TV (Portland, ME)

WPFO is a FOX Television affiliate that is owned by Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation and managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Sinclair is one of the largest and most varied television broadcasting companies in the United States. After upcoming transactions are finalized, Sinclair will own and operate, program, or offer sales services to 163 television stations across 77 markets. Their television network reaches around 38.7% of households in the U.S. and includes affiliates for major networks such as FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision, and Azteca.

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Biddeford High School graduation policy sparks pushback from Black Student Union

1 day ago | fox23maine.com | Anna Coon

Friday is graduation night at Biddeford High School, but some students may look a little different on stage. (WGME)
Biddeford High School graduation policy sparks pushback from Black Student Union

1 day ago | fox23maine.com | Anna Coon

BIDDEFORD, Maine (WGME) — Friday is graduation night at Biddeford High School, but some students may look a little different on stage. This year, the school is limiting the use of cords to represent student club participation, a change that has drawn pushback from the Black Student Union. “This represents not just our dedication to the club but our skin color — who we are, our identity,” said Anne Mathiang, president of Biddeford High School’s Black Student Union.
Lawmakers move forward with bills to help mobile home residents buy their parks

2 days ago | fox23maine.com | Anna Coon

The Maine Senate advanced legislation Thursday aimed at protecting residents of mobile home parks. (WGME)
Wednesday Sit-Down: 'Work for Welfare' requirements

3 days ago | fox23maine.com | Gregg Lagerquist

PORTLAND (WGME) -- In this week's Wednesday Sit-Down, Garrett Martin, CEO of the Maine Center of Economic Policy, sits down with CBS13 to talk about "Work for Welfare" requirements.
Federal grant money for Maine's community paramedicine programs restored

3 days ago | fox23maine.com | Anna Coon

Federal grant money for Maine’s community paramedicine programs has been restored. (WGME)
Hegseth moves to rename Navy ship named for gay rights activist Harvey Milk

4 days ago | fox23maine.com | Darwin Singleton
Maine Senate passes bill to require general home contractors to be licensed

4 days ago | fox23maine.com | Dan Lampariello

Legislation aimed at licensing general home contractors in Maine is moving forward in Augusta. (WGME)
Universities ramp up lobbying efforts amid federal scrutiny and funding freezes

4 days ago | fox23maine.com | Janae Bowens

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University of New England opens brand-new medical school facility on Portland campus

4 days ago | fox23maine.com | Brad Rogers

Maine’s only medical school is getting a brand-new facility. (WGME)
Ogunquit fire chief asks voters for full-time, year-round lifeguard captain

4 days ago | fox23maine.com | Anna Coon

OGUNQUIT (WGME) -- With miles of pristine beaches, lifeguards are a vital part of summer success in the town of Ogunquit. But the town’s fire chief says they’re needed beyond just the warm months, and he’s asking voters to approve a year-round, full-time lifeguard position. Ogunquit's fire chief says lifeguards are needed beyond just the warm months and he’s asking voters to approve a year-round, full-time lifeguard position. (WGME)“It is becoming more and more complex.