When providing regional and state coverage, WGME and ABC affiliate WVII-TV in Bangor share content and video footage. Breaking Weather. She graduated from Northern Vermont University-Lyndon and is thrilled to begin her career in New England. The licensing assets were sold to Cunningham Broadcasting on November 20, 2013, for $3.4million. WMTW can be viewed in portions of New Hampshire, overlapping the WMUR viewing area, essentially creating a dual-state duopoly.[relevant?]. She previously covered politics at Gray TV's KFYR-TV in Bismarck, N.D. Josh Rultenberg joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in July 2022 as a multimedia journalist. Brendan Cullerton joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau in March 2022 as a multimedia journalist after spending four years covering state, local, and federal politics for the CBS affiliate in Milwaukee. 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Did Donald Trump light the flame of Jan. 6? David Rose David Rose anchors FOX 13 News at 5, 6, 10 & 11 p.m. PORTLAND Doug Rafferty, a former long-time news anchor for WGME-TV who suffered an on-air stroke in 2006, has reached a settlement in his lawsuit Rafferty had been an anchor at the station for 13 years before suffering a stroke on-air in 2006. Both stations share studios on Northport Drive in the North Deering section of Portland, while WGME-TV's transmitter is located on Brown Hill west of Raymond. News reports, information, statistics, and surveys are everywhere.Michel de Certeau (19251986), Romeo. The Day That Changed Everything: Kim Block - Former WGME 13 News Anchor on Apple Podcasts Kim Block was a successful journalist- she worked for over three decades with WGME 13 News He came to WAGM in 2004, where he started his tenure working in operations. In addition to its main studios, WGME operates a Lewiston/Auburn Bureau. Deceased, Adam Pellerin: former weekend sports anchor/reporter, now a reporter at, Barbara Quill: former reporter & anchor (19731984), Max Riseman: former weekend meteorologist (20052007), now providing radio forecasts on, Mark Rosenthal: former chief meteorologist (20052006). Stephanie Duprey Leaving WHEC-TV: Where Is the Rochester Reporter Going? Jennifer Miller: former weekend/fill-in anchor & reporter, now retired. Owner at Brittany Rae Photography, Art Director at Lighthouse Marketing. He now serves as Supervisor of Videography. Rachel is an investigative journalist with more than 20 years experience. 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. Its first broadcast was on May 16, 1954 under the call sign of WGAN-TV. WGAN-TV then changed its call sign to the current "WGME-TV". Steve Adamson: former weeknight meteorologist, now weekend meteorologist at WXIA in Atlanta, GA, Steve Andrews, now an investigative reporter at WFLA (and father of Erin Andrews), Emily Apel: former reporter, now anchor/reporter KION-TV in Salinas, CA. Shes covered local news and severe weather, including blizzards and storms, and earned Emmy nominations. When Mr. Rafferty was replaced as anchor, he was 55 years old. [3] An agreement in principle to resolve the dispute followed soon thereafter[4] and was finalized in February 2011. It was owned by Guy Gannett Communications along with WGAN-AM 560 and the Portland Press-Herald. Longtime meteorologist Charlie Lopresti has been with the station for more than a decade. Ron Wolfe: former News Director (1999-2002). 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There was also a traditional green screen and a forecasting system on a raised platform for live reporting of severe weather. Reporter Kaddie joined the team back in November 2021 as an associate producer and became a reporter in September 2022. [citation needed], Starting February 5, 2007, WGME began producing a 10p.m. newscast on Fox affiliate WPFO after establishing a news-share agreement. She is appreciative for her family, friends and family of community. He quickly brought his iconic voice to the newsroom where he began to report and anchor. Headlines from the nation's top news sources. The longtime commander mentored hundreds through CAP. But her biggest joy is being wife to husband AJ and mother to their son Aaron. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Sayoko Murase: former daybreak anchor, now with BNK Invest, Andy Nebel: former producer/reporter, now making video and creative strategy at The Andy Nebel Company, Inc. Chicago and being dad to Elizabeth Nebel. Breaking Stories." She loves spending her time doing community service. [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. Former Wgme Anchor, Reporter Doug Rafferty Dies. 2008-2013 Wopular.com. Kim Block is one of the most recognized television journalists in both the Portland market and in the State of Maine/New Hampshire. Doug Rafferty, a former longtime news anchor for WGME-TV who says he was removed from his job after an on-air stroke and later received a steep pay cut, is suing the television station and itsparent company, claiming disability and age discrimination"Mr. Rafferty had fully recovered from his 2006 stroke[H]e has been fully capable of serving as a TV anchor from 2007 to the present," saidhis attorney"When Mr. Rafferty was replaced as anchor, he was 55 years old. But now, she is moving to the next step of her career. Starting February 5, 2007, WGME began producing a nightly 10 o'clock newscast on Fox affiliate WPFO after establishing a news share agreement. Feds seek answers in COVID fraud probe. Former WGME reporter and anchor Doug Rafferty died in Hawaii, according to the Portland television station. WGAN-TV (19541983) Former channel number(s) Analog: 13 (VHF, 19542009) Digital: 38 (UHF, 20022019) Former affiliations. Kim talks with us about coming to terms with walking away from the newsroom, her continued recovery, and how she stays involved with the stories that made her a part of the Maine community for so many years. She is joining the weather team at the CBS affiliate there, WBZ-TV, a station she grew up watching. Former Anchor Sues WGME for Discrimination. Scotty is an investigative photojournalist based in Washington DC. Rafferty stayed on at the station doing some broadcast work and eventually assumed a role behind the scenes. 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