Meteorologist Emily

Meteorologist Emily Santom is a dedicated and experienced weather reporter who has a deep understanding of New England's extreme weather patterns. She joined WGME in May 2023 after graduating from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. During her time at PSU, she gained experience broadcasting on local television and playing competitive lacrosse. Emily enjoys exploring Maine's natural beauty, trying new restaurants, and capturing cloud formations in her free time. Her passion for meteorology and iced coffee is evident regardless of the season.

Biography:  https://wgme.com/station/people/emily-santom

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

89%

Examples:

  • In one article, Emily references far-right extremist ideologies and conspiracy theories in an unrelated context, potentially giving credibility to these ideas.
  • Meteorologist Emily has a history of reporting on extreme weather events in New England with accuracy and detail. However, her reporting on the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season predicts a highly active season based on NOAA's predictions without mentioning potential limitations or uncertainties in the forecast.

Conflicts of Interest

62%

Examples:

  • Emily's personal interest in TV meteorology and her involvement in local television broadcasting while studying at Plymouth State University could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • In another instance, the article reports heavy rain in New York City while also mentioning a flood advisory for parts of New Jersey and New York City.
  • The springtime storm article contradicts itself by mentioning heavy snow and ice while also stating that rain will continue through the evening for southern coastal Maine.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • In another instance, the article's title contradicts itself by mentioning heavy snow and ice while also stating that rain will continue through the evening for southern coastal Maine.
  • The springtime storm article employs deceptive practices by not clarifying the difference between total precipitation and rainfall, which may confuse readers.

Recent Articles

NOAA Predicts Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2024: Implications for US Oil and Gas Industry

NOAA Predicts Record-Breaking Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2024: Implications for US Oil and Gas Industry

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 NOAA forecasts an unprecedented 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, including eight to thirteen hurricanes and four to seven major ones. The implications for U.S. oil and gas industries, particularly in Louisiana, could be severe: potential flooding and power outages at refineries like ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge facility or Phillips 66's Alliance refinery may lead to production halts and extended downtime or even permanent closure.
Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

Springtime Storm Brings Heavy Snow, Rain and Ice to Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday

Broke On: Sunday, 24 March 2024 A major springtime storm is set to hit Maine and New Hampshire on Saturday, bringing heavy snow, rain, and ice. Several Winter Storm Warnings are in place through 6am Sunday while Winter Weather Advisories are active until 2pm Saturday.