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

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

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

The University of Maine has launched a website that contains a number of ideas on how to save money and conserve while energy prices remain high.  Click here to visit the website.

Want to learn more about Les Otten's newest business venture?  Click here for more info!

On Monday Portland Police Sgt. Robert Johnsey was killed in an accident at his home in Westbrook.  The Portland Police Department has set up two funds to honor his memory and to support his family:

The Portland Police Officer's Association has established a scholarship fund for Sgt. Johnsey's two children.  Donations can be made to the "Sgt. Robert Johnsey Memorial Scholarship Fund".  The Portland Police Department has set up a second fund to help assist with funeral expenses and help meet the family's immediate needs.  Those donations can be made to the "Johnsey Family Fund".  You can mail your donation to:

The Portland Police Department Federal Credit Union

109 Middle Street

Portland, Maine 04101

Reduce stress, get sounder sleep, even quit smoking.  Patti Rutka Stevens can put you in a trance to accomplish all of the above and more.  You can find her online at  http://www.hypnosis-maine.com/

Click here to learn more about the tax rebate checks that are being distributed, including a schedule of when they are expected to arrive.

Click here to read details of the report prepared for the Governor's Energy Efficiency Summit on Thursday, April 3rd. 

Malt-O-Meal has asked for a voluntary recall of its Unsweetened Puffed Rice and Unsweetened Puffed Wheat cereals.  Read more details by clicking here.

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 is airing 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.