WGME

WGME is a Maine-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. The station covers local, national, and international news, with an emphasis on events in Maine and New Hampshire. The primary topics of the articles published by WGME include weather events, health alerts (such as the listeria outbreak), politics (including coverage of the Mega Millions jackpot), and general news stories. The station has been found to have a conflict of interest due to its ownership by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which owns and operates numerous television stations and networks. There are also instances of deceptive practices used in headlines to attract readers.

74%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • The biases found in the article are related to far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories like QAnon. The station is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the US.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The station is owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, which has interests in multiple television stations and networks.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The number of sick individuals due to listeria outbreak is not consistent across all articles.
  • The title of one 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:

  • The use of deceptive practices like clickbait headlines (e.g., 'Mega Millions jackpot swells to 1.1 billion') to attract readers.

Recent Articles

  • CDC Warns of Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: At Least Two People Have Died

    CDC Warns of Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meats: At Least Two People Have Died

    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.
  • 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.
  • Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.1 Billion After No Winner Found in Friday's Drawing

    Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1.1 Billion After No Winner Found in Friday's Drawing

    Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an estimated $1.1 billion after no winner was found in Friday's drawing, marking the first time in seven months that the prize has topped $1 billion and only the sixth time in less than six years that it hit this threshold.