WGME CBS 13 on Facebook WGME CBS 13 Twitter WGME CBS 13 RSS Contact WGME CBS 13
Go Mobile: Text Alerts | Check out our NEW iPhone and Android apps!

• WEB POLL

How do you plan to spend your tax refund?

0%

Comment: WHAT REFUND! Not for us.... I think we get taxed too dam much. from Waterboro by Elaine

Comment: what tax refund !!! paying again this year from casco by pat

Comment: We are putting it in our savings. from Waterboro by Tammy

Comment: I will be spending my federal tax refund paying my state taxes, and then some. from Sabattus

Comment: The same as I always do, my refund goes torwards credit card debt. from Acton, ME by Wayne

Comment: what REFUND?????? from saco maine by brenda

Comment: I'm taking my 2 children on our first out-of-state vacation to visit my brother in Kansas. from Lewiston ME by Michelle

Comment: save most of it and take a small vaction close to home, most likely here in Maine this summer from Kennebunk by Tammy

Comment: paying off the car, the funiture and pay some of the taxes due in my home, pay the mortage and get caught up with the light, phone and cable bill at the end I would be left with no money but happy to have some creditors off my back. from livermore falls by nena

Comment: No refund, but I'm not paying in either... from South Portland by Micah

Comment: Saving every dollar, just in case I get laid off! from Lebanon, Me by Bryan

Comment: ALREADY RECIEVED, INVESTED IN NEW LAPTOP, FIX MY COUNTRY CADILAC!- PICK-M-UP TRUCK! from SOUTH PORTLAND by G.EM

Comment: I HAVE NOT WORKED IN 2 YEARS DUE TO THE STATE WON'T LETTING ME DUE TO CRIMINAL BACK GROUND CHECKS, SO I CAN'T COLLECT TAXES.ALSO EVEN IF I DO WORK, THE STATE TAKES MY TAXES DUE TO CHILD SUPPORT AND ON TOP OF THAT I PAY DOUBLE CHILD SUPPORT FOR ONE CHILD. SO NO I DON'T DO TAXES. from BIDDEFORD, MAINE by JAMES

Comment: Bills from Lewiston, Maine by Brian

Comment: I'm sure everyone is excited tax season is over in 2 days because nobody got anything anyway. Now put that in your pipe and smoke it. OH I'm sorry I can't afford the tax on the tobacco either so I'll just have a glass of water instead. DAVID J, BIRCH from westbrook by david

Comment: hahaha...lol..lol... We're burying it in a coffee can in the back yard...Cant even trust the banks these days! by ~Maine Momma~

Comment: spent my return in Feb. by paying off a loan. from Avon by Randall

Comment: we are going to try to save some of it and then pay our bills and rent from Biddeford by Irene

Comment: how come we get taxs twice? once when we get paid. and then agian when we do our taxes. isnt once enough..... from topsham by karen

Comment: What tax refund? by Bound

Comment: refund? do you mean getting my money back that was over taxed to begin with so the govt makes it feel like a gift? where are my penalties and interest from the govt for using/WASTING our money? from windham by chuck

Comment: took our kids to florida in feb and then bought them some new cloths ...cuz its never lasts and then put the rest away for our anniversery trip to florida with no kids! from scarborough

Comment: what tax refund does anyone even get a tax refund these days to much taxes in maine from portland by c

Comment: Tax refund ?? Don't you mean how do I anticipate the government will spend my tax payment. from Brunswick by Nik

Comment: I did months ago! by Amanda

• PREVIOUS QUESTION RESULTS

Is Hurricane Earl forcing you to change your Labor Day weekend plans?

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.

• CONSUMER INFO

[an error occurred while processing this directive]

• 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.

IE6 Float Fix