WGME Staff

WGME Staff consists of a team of professionals dedicated to providing news and weather updates to the people of Maine. The team is led by Meteorologist Emily Santom, who joined the CBS13/FOX23 team in May 2023. Emily grew up in southern New Hampshire and has a deep understanding of New England's extreme weather conditions, having experienced everything from the 2008 Ice Storm to the gusts of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from Plymouth State University and has a passion for broadcasting meteorology. Emily previously worked as a meteorologist for a local television station in Plymouth while studying at PSU and also played competitive lacrosse. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Maine's city and natural landscapes, trying new restaurants, photographing clouds, and always sipping on an iced coffee regardless of the season. The WGME Staff covers a wide range of topics related to Maine, including local news and weather updates. Their work is characterized by high readability scores and a commitment to providing accurate information.

Biography:  https://fox23maine.com/station/people/emily-santom-06-14-2023

100%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Influenza circulates in Maine throughout the year but at higher levels from early October to mid-May.
  • This is the only influenza association pediatric death reported for the 2023-24 season in Maine.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

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Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 The CDC reports an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to deli meats, causing two deaths and over 25 hospitalizations across several states. Affected individuals consumed deli-sliced turkey, liverwurst, and ham. The source remains unidentified, but the CDC advises high-risk groups to avoid uncooked deli meats or reheat them to 165°F (74°C). Listeria can cause severe illness in pregnant women, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

First Pediatric Death from Influenza B Victoria Reported in Maine during 2023-2024 Season: Importance of Annual Vaccinations and Precautions

Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Influenza B Victoria leads to Maine's first pediatric death of the 2023-2024 flu season, emphasizing its dangers, particularly for children. The Maine CDC advises vaccinations, hygiene practices, and staying home when sick to prevent the spread.