Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2003-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2004-01-08 14:47:03.063

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
WGME	13 (analog)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Portland	ME	CUMBERLAND	04103

Licensee Name
WGME LICENSEE, LLC
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
CBS		Portland-Auburn ME		www.wgme.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
25683				2007-04-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).	3.50 hours
3.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
		The CBS Television Network provides information to the following publishers of program guides: TV Guide, TV Data Technologies, Tribune Media Services, and Kidsnet Media Guide and News.
4.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		Title of Analog Core Program #1 Origin THE WILD THORNBERRYS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 10-10:30am 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 6 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program follows the travels of Eliza Thornberry, whose parents produce nature documentaries and wander the globe in search of exotic places, plants and animals. Eliza has the ability to talk to animals, and her special gift allows her to see and understand the natural world in a very close and personal way. The objectives of the program are to help children learn concepts related to plants, animals and general ecology, and to experience the family interactions of children with parents who are committed to intellectual pursuits and have unique lifestyles. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 11/08/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER Title of Analog Core Program #2 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 10:30-11am 13 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 6 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents’ boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school-aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. Title of Analog Core Program #3 Origin CHALKZONE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 11-11:30am 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This animated program is about the adventures of Rudy Tabootie, a 10 year old boy, his friend Penny, the science wiz, and Snap, the superhero. Rudy discovers an imaginary world beyond the chalkboard where everything ever drawn in chalk remains forever. Rudy uses his imagination and his love of drawing to create adventures which inevitably cause problems that he must solve with the help of his friends. The objective of this program is to encourage children to use their creative talents to assist them in solving problems and to build their confidence in dealing with real life situations. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 11/08/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER Title of Analog Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday 11:30-12pm 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program is based on children’s books written by Bill Cosby which examine life through the eyes of a five-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem, which can be emotional, social or physical and he must meet the challenge or solve the problem. The objectives of this series are to encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community and to help them develop social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 11/08/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER Title of Analog Core Program #5 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday 8-8:30am 10 3 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 10 3 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 11/09/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER Preemption #2 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 12/07/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS Preemption #3 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 12/14/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #6 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday 8:30-9am 10 3 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 10 3 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 11/09/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER Preemption #2 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 12/07/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS Preemption #3 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 12/14/03 N/A N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS Title of Analog Core Program #7 Origin WILD AMERICA LOCAL Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sunday 7:30-8am 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience wuth which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to the most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 12/7/03 12/14/03 7am Y If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption BREAKING NEWS

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		Title of Analog Non-Core Program #1 Origin HEY ARNOLD! MARATHON NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Sat. 11/8 10a, 11a, 11:30a; Sun. 11/9 8a, 8:30a 5 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 11 years Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Y If Yes, does the Licensee identify each program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Y Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. §73.673? Y Description of Program On November 8, 2003, The CBS Television Station preempted THE WILD THORNBERRYS, CHALKZONE, LITTLE BILL, DORA THE EXPLORER and BLUE'S CLUES in order to schedule five additional episodes of HEY ARNOLD! in the past, CBS had received an informal opinion from FCC staff that the preemption of regularly-scheduled E/I programs would not present a problem both because the rules anticipate some preemptions and because the preemptions were for other E/I programming. This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents’ boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school-aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. Date and Time Aired (if preempted and rescheduled)

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?
	(c)	If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.
8.	(a)	State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.
	(b)	State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.
9.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
10.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		[There are no digital core program reports.]
11.	(a)	Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?
	(b)	If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired.

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin THE WILD THORNBERRYS NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 10-10:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program follows the travels of Eliza Thornberry, whose parents produce nature documentaries and wander the globe in search of exotic places, plants and animals. Eliza has the ability to talk to animals, and her special gift allows her to see and understand the natural world in a very close and personal way. The objectives of the program are to help children learn concepts related to plants, animals and general ecology, and to experience the family interactions of children with parents who are committed to intellectual pursuits and have unique lifestyles. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin HEY ARNOLD! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 10:30-11am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This series revolves around the adventures of nine-year-old Arnold, who lives in his grandparents’ boarding house, where he must interact with a group of eccentric boarders, as well as with his friends and other neighborhood children. Arnold uses his creativity, resourcefulness and calm to deal with the issues presented by life as a fourth grader in the big city. The objectives of this series are to help elementary school-aged children to acquire better personal and social development skills through life-lessons, themes and stories that will cause them to think, assess, explore and monitor their own behavior, and to introduce them to a variety of people and issues in order to provide them with a springboard for understanding experiences in their own lives. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin CHALKZONE NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 11-11:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This animated program is about the adventures of Rudy Tabootie, a 10 year old boy, his friend Penny, the science wiz, and Snap, the superhero. Rudy discovers an imaginary world beyond the chalkboard where everything ever drawn in chalk remains forever. Rudy uses his imagination and his love of drawing to create adventures which inevitably cause problems that he must solve with the help of his friends. The objective of this program is to encourage children to use their creative talents to assist them in solving problems and to build their confidence in dealing with real life situations. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin LITTLE BILL NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday 11:30-12pm 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 11 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming This program is based on children’s books written by Bill Cosby which examine life through the eyes of a five-year-old boy eager to understand his world. Each episode contains two stories in which Little Bill is faced with a challenge or problem, which can be emotional, social or physical and he must meet the challenge or solve the problem. The objectives of this series are to encourage children to value themselves and the love and support of their family, friends and community and to help them develop social skills and ethical values by dealing with the conflicts in their lives with fairness and creativity. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin DORA THE EXPLORER NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sunday 8-8:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series seven-year-old Dora and her monkey travel companion Boots invite the audience to join them each week on a journey in which they will have to overcome various obstacles to reach an end goal. The series uses a CD-ROM/on-line adventure game format to encourage a variety of problem-solving strategies. The objectives of this program are to assist children in developing their problem-solving skills, reinforce their emerging cognitive skills, and make computers more familiar to them by introducing and using the conventions and vocabulary of computer games. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin BLUE'S CLUES NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sunday 8:30-9am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 2 years 5 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming In this series, a young adult host - together with Blue, a puppy whose personality and actions mirror those of a preschooler - brings viewers a variety of games, themes and concepts that are based on an age-appropriate educational curriculum. The program follows a narrative format, in which the host elicits contributions from the viewer to answer questions and move the action forward. The program's objectives include encouraging preschoolers to actively explore the world around them, fostering their problem-solving skills and independent reasoning, and creating a foundation of confidence and optimism for future learning. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin WILD AMERICA LOCAL Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sunday 7:30-8am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience wuth which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to the most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature?
15.		Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number Andrea Stone 207-797-1313 Address E-mail Address 1335 Washington Ave. astone@wgme.sbgnet.com City State ZIP Code Portland ME
17.		Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
		On November 8, 2003, The CBS Television Station preempted THE WILD THORNBERRYS, CHALKZONE, LITTLE BILL, DORA THE EXPLORER and BLUE'S CLUES in order to schedule five additional episodes of HEY ARNOLD! in the past, CBS had received an informal opinion from FCC staff that the preemption of regularly-scheduled E/I programs would not present a problem both because the rules anticipate some preemptions and because the preemptions were for other E/I programming. WGME 13's GIVING MAINE PROMISE campaign focuses primarily on giving children the assets they need to grow into productive adults. This on-going campaign provides resources to parents and families to help point children in the right direction. These resources take the form of PSAs, news stories, mentor matchup telethons and partnerships with various community groups. THURSDAY'S CHILD -Twice monthly, WGME News 13 shares the stories of THURSDAY'S CHILD - children waiting to be adopted. Each child is profiled in a public service announcement that is televised in the weeks following the news story, helping children in need find loving homes. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - Twice monthly, WGME 13 profiles a child who is looking to be adopted or is looking for a big brother or big sister. Thanks to our reports, several children have been or are in the process of being adopted. MDA TELETHON - Live Labor Day coverage of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon with local talent, guests, and volunteers accepting pledges.
		WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
		Name of Licensee Signature WGME LICENSEE, LLC Date 12/31/03