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• WEB POLL
This Thursday is our Heat from the Heart telethon and we want to know, what questions do you have on the best ways to heat your home? Post your questions on our Web Poll and we'll have the experts answer them for you Thursday on News 13.
Comment: How much would it cost me to convert my home heating system from oil to natural gas? from New Gloucester by Megan
Comment: What are the benefits and drawbacks to B20 home heating oil? from South Portland, ME by Micah
Comment: How low can we keep our heat, in the house the we are not staying in for the winter?? from Westbrook by A
Comment: can my ceiling fan actually keep my home warmer? from Casco by Sue
Comment: Whats the best way to insulate my walk out basement. It is a huge source for cold air with it being part of my house. I also want to be sure of not having mold or mildew to grow on whatever I do from Gorham by Shonn
Comment: Are infrared heaters safe to use
Comment: What is the best way to insulate around the skirting on my trailer and cheapest? from Livermore,ME by Justin
Comment: How much heat is lost by not insulating your pipes?
Comment: Solar Energy for homeowners is slowly emerging in Maine. It is expensive and there are only a few experts available for installation and service. How does solar compare to oil, gas, kerosene, and wood products? What can be done to bring the cost down or incentives that make it cost effective? from Waterboro by Scott
Comment: To me oil is the best form of heat at the present time. It is cleaner and a lot safer than wood, coal, pellets or electric. In the future the oil will run dry and we should be more aggressive now in looking into solar or wind as our primary source of heat. from Raymond, Maine by Joe
Comment: Is it better to set the temperature at one setting or to keep moving the temperature depending on the time of day? from Gorham/ME by Karen
Comment: I have an old oversized propane heater in my apartment. It heats up really quick and cycles on and off alot because it is too big. I'm sure this is not efficient....is their a way to modify it to make it not heat up so quick and cycle on/off soo much? from Falmouth, ME by Eric
• PREVIOUS QUESTION RESULTS
Do you agree with new medical guidelines saying women in their 20's only need to get Pap smears every 2 years instead of annually?
What should WGME call the tree in Portland's Monument Square... a Christmas tree or Holiday tree?
Do you agree with new guidelines by a federal panel of doctors and scientists that recommends most women wait until age 50 to get mammograms and then only get them done every 2 years?
Do you agree with New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for the first down on 4th and 2 last night against the Indianapolis Colts?
Do you think FairPoint executives should get bonuses while the company is in bankruptcy and wiping out debt owed to creditors?
Are you upset that Wall Street Bankers are getting Swine Flu vaccinations before many high risk groups?
Should Senator Snowe re-think her stance on the public option?
Are you worried that Fairpoint Communications' bankruptcy will affect your service?
News 13 is hosting 2 special debates on Question 1, same-sex marriage and Question 4, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Let us know what questions you want answered by both sides during these debates.
Will you have your child vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu?
Do you agree with Senator Olympia Snowe's vote on overhauling the health care system?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Swine Flu Healthline. What are your Questions for Dr. Dora Anne Mills of the Maine CDC regarding Swine Flu
Do you commend David Letterman for coming clean about his sexual relationships with female employees after someone allegedly tried to extort $2 million from him?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives to students?
Do you think the school year should be shortened in order to save the state money?
How do you feel about South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson shouting "You Lie!" during President Obama's healthcare reform speech?
Do you feel you have a better understanding of President Obama's health care reform plan after his prime time speech Wednesday night?
3 Portland firefighters working on a fire boat that serves 5 island communities are living in deplorable conditions. Do you think the city should pay $1.8 million to build a new firehouse for those 3 firefighters?
With the end of summer quickly approaching and many kids going back to school, how would you rate the summer season this year?
How are you remembering Senator Ted Kennedy?
Are you worried about any side effects of the swine flu vaccine on your child's health?
Do you think President Obama should abandon the government public option part of his health care reform plan?
How do you rate FairPoint's performance in Maine?
13 is on your side trying to answer questions you have about President Obama's health care plan. What are the most pressing questions you want answered about the reforms the President wants to make to the health care system?
Should the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program be extended by another $2 billion?
Do you think anything worthwhile will come out of President Obama's beer summit?
Do you think private gun sales through Uncle Henry's should be allowed?
What should WGME call the tree in Portland's Monument Square... a Christmas tree or Holiday tree?
Do you agree with new guidelines by a federal panel of doctors and scientists that recommends most women wait until age 50 to get mammograms and then only get them done every 2 years?
Do you agree with New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick's decision to go for the first down on 4th and 2 last night against the Indianapolis Colts?
Do you think FairPoint executives should get bonuses while the company is in bankruptcy and wiping out debt owed to creditors?
Are you upset that Wall Street Bankers are getting Swine Flu vaccinations before many high risk groups?
Should Senator Snowe re-think her stance on the public option?
Are you worried that Fairpoint Communications' bankruptcy will affect your service?
News 13 is hosting 2 special debates on Question 1, same-sex marriage and Question 4, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Let us know what questions you want answered by both sides during these debates.
Will you have your child vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu?
Do you agree with Senator Olympia Snowe's vote on overhauling the health care system?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Swine Flu Healthline. What are your Questions for Dr. Dora Anne Mills of the Maine CDC regarding Swine Flu
Do you commend David Letterman for coming clean about his sexual relationships with female employees after someone allegedly tried to extort $2 million from him?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives such as the morning after pill to students?
Do you think Noble High School should be providing contraceptives to students?
Do you think the school year should be shortened in order to save the state money?
How do you feel about South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson shouting "You Lie!" during President Obama's healthcare reform speech?
Do you feel you have a better understanding of President Obama's health care reform plan after his prime time speech Wednesday night?
3 Portland firefighters working on a fire boat that serves 5 island communities are living in deplorable conditions. Do you think the city should pay $1.8 million to build a new firehouse for those 3 firefighters?
With the end of summer quickly approaching and many kids going back to school, how would you rate the summer season this year?
How are you remembering Senator Ted Kennedy?
Are you worried about any side effects of the swine flu vaccine on your child's health?
Do you think President Obama should abandon the government public option part of his health care reform plan?
How do you rate FairPoint's performance in Maine?
13 is on your side trying to answer questions you have about President Obama's health care plan. What are the most pressing questions you want answered about the reforms the President wants to make to the health care system?
Should the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program be extended by another $2 billion?
Do you think anything worthwhile will come out of President Obama's beer summit?
Do you think private gun sales through Uncle Henry's should be allowed?
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• PORTLAND WEATHER
Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild. More clouds in the mountains. Highs in the 50s. Breezy with NW winds 10-15 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly Clear. Lows 24 to 34.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 46 to 51.
• BUSINESS NEWS
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market is losing ground for a third straight day as investors grow uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.
• CONSUMER INFO
P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. ...
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Procter & Gamble Co. is recalling some 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after the company found bacteria in some samples during routine testing. ...
• SCIENCE/TECH NEWS
IN THE NEWS: GOOGLE TO PROVIDE CAPTIONING FOR YOUTUBE
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• GET THIS
MYSTERIOUS DECORATIONS
HERSCHER, Ill. (AP) -- This isn't a case of breaking and entering -- more like breaking and decorating.
