• 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
Spencer's is selling a T-shirt with the phrase, "Illegal immigrants are like sperm, a million get in, but only 1 little bastard works." Do you think the T-shirt should be pulled off the store shelves?
Should colleges and universities ban all alcohol, hard liquor only or just leave it alone?
Do you think schools in Maine should be allowed to collect the social security numbers of its students?
With cigarette sales on the rise for the first time in years, do you think the state should increase taxes on cigarettes?
Do you think Maine does a good job keeping its beaches clean?
Are you glad the buildup to LeBron James' free agency decision is over?
After this latest stretch of hot weather, are you planning on buying an air conditioner?
Do you think Portland should put a 6 month ban in place on medical marijuana dispensaries?
If you could be at Fenway Park tonight, would you boo or cheer for Manny Ramirez?
Are you going to watch the World Cup?
Should the safe call be overturned to give Armando Gallaraga a perfect game?
Are you frustrated with the length of time it is taking to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Are you happy with the final result of American Idol?
If you could be God for a day, what would you tweet?
Who do you think won the Republican Gubernatorial debate?
In light of the recent attempted bombings on Christmas Day and in New York City's Times Square, do you think the national terror threat level should be raised?
Who do you think won the Democratic debate?
What questions do you have for the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates?
Do you sympathize with the concerns of the tea party protesters?
Are you in favor of a sales tax on medical marijuana?
Are you glad to see Tiger Woods back and golfing again?
Which of these changes to the City of Portland's budget upsets you the most?
President Obama is coming to Maine. If you could ask the President any question, what would it be?
How do you feel about the passage of the new health care bill?
Do you agree with the decision to not give non-U.S. citizens in Portland the right to vote in city elections?
Should protests be allowed outside funerals for fallen soldiers?
Should Congress vote on President Obama's latest health care reform proposals, or should Congress start over?
Do you think Cheverus High School should be worried about having to give up its boys basketball state title?
Does Anthem's request to significantly raise its rates change how you view the health care debate?
• PORTLAND WEATHER
Friday: Morning sun fades to increasing clouds. Rain arrives late. Not as hot. Highs 78 to 85. S winds 10-15 mph.
Friday Night: Rain, possibly heavy at times. Gusty winds along the coast (Esp. Penobscot Bay-East).
Saturday: Rain ends the partial clearing. Windy.
• BUSINESS NEWS
Stocks slightly higher
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks have edged higher after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs indicated the economy continues to grow slowly.
• SCIENCE/TECH NEWS
IN THE NEWS: APPLE SEEKS TO CONQUER TV -- AGAIN
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- It has already changed the way people listen to music and done much to change how people use their mobile phones.
• GET THIS
BENTON BEARDS
BENTON, Mo. (AP) -- It will be a close shave -- and the men of Benton, Missouri, can't wait.

