FYI

Maine Heritage Policy Center Website on Schools

Click here for more information about the MHPC's website looking at school spending.

Swine Flu Information

Click here to visit the website set up by the U.S. Government with information about the swine flu.

The Maine Center for Disease Control has set up their own website here.

Good News Portland

Click here to visit the website started by Bob Cott and Sam Surprise talking about all the positive economic news in the greater Portland area. 

Find the cheapest prices on heating oil in your area by clicking here.

For more information on Operation Homefront and to make a donation, click here. 

Click here to get energy saving tips from the Maine Energy Resources Council

WGAN's Bob Dyk passed away Saturday, March 22nd, 2008 at the age of 71. 

Bob covered a number of stories for WGAN during his time as an anchor and reporter. Here are just a few samples of his work:

February 2007-Mild Winter, Maine Issues-With winter 2007 beginning as one of the most mild in memory, Bob reported on the impact of the warmer weather on Maine's logging industry.

September 2006-After Katrina-Maine's Hurricane Readiness 1 year later-On the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Bob looked at the state of Maine's emergency management systems and whether Maine is ready for a major hurricane. 

July 2006-Cracking Down: Suspended Drivers in Maine-1 year after Scott Hewitt was involved in the deadly crash that killed Scarborough native Tina Turcotte, Bob reported on the status of Hewitt's case at that point and the likely outcome of his criminal case.

WGAN and Portland Radio Group General Manager Cary Pahigian recorded a special tribute to Bob that aired on WGAN; you can listen to it by clicking here. (Windows Media required)

3 of Maine's private liberal arts colleges have made the Kiplinger "100 Best Values in Private Colleges" list.  Read about it by clicking here.

View the Pew Center's "Grading the States" report in its entirety by clicking here.

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has recommended some precautions and provided other advice about cleanup and use of low-energy light bulbs.  Read about it here.