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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
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Should the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program be extended by another $2 billion?
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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?
Do you support President Obama's plan for a surtax on millionaire families to help pay for his healthcare reform plan?
Should The New England Patriots Sign Michael Vick?
Do you think the Old Port is a drunk and disorderly place or family friendly?
What questions do you have about surviving the economy?
What is your farewell message to Michael Jackson?
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• PORTLAND WEATHER
Saturday: Mostly sunny. A few more afternoon clouds in the mountains. Highs 45 to 50. Winds shifting SW 5-10 mph.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s.Sunday: Mostly sunny. Warmer with highs 57 to 65.
• BUSINESS NEWS
Jobless rate tops 10 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The unemployment rate has risen above 10 percent for the first time since 1983 -- and is likely to go higher.
• CONSUMER INFO
Google providing better view of personal data
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) -- Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them. ...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) -- Google is offering a new privacy control that will make it easier for people to see some of the information being collected about them. ...
• SCIENCE/TECH NEWS
IN THE NEWS: EU AGREES ON RIGHTS FOR INTERNET USERS
BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union has drawn up a list of new rights for those who use the Internet.
• GET THIS
MARIJUANA EVERYWHERE
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. (AP) -- It could be easier to find pot than a cup of coffee in L.A.
