WMTW News 8 - Portland, Maine Reviews

by MorningNewsFan

I really liked WMTWNews8 for watching newscasts on my iPhone however within the past several weeks something has happened where Ads will all of a sudden start playing on top of the morning newscast while the newscast audio is still playing in the background. Once this happens I can no longer get the newscast video back. I hope this can be fixed or I will have to try another station.

by Maragnus

They need to filter their ads AND start them muted. And you need to turn off your volume before you open WMTWNews8 in public spaces.

I clicked on a headline from my lock screen only to had the word "Diarrhea?!" fill the otherwise silent floor of my office. And withing earshot, my director and VP. Luckily with a good sense of humor. But not everyone will be able to have all eyes on them from their phone yelling something inappropriate unexpectedly.

It was worse than when Pandora on my TV started showing dildo ads while my mother-in-law was over.

by Memy27

I’m editing my review from 5 stars to 3. After watching videos, the back button goes away and you have to close out of WMTWNews8 and go back in. It’s annoying. When it’s fixed I’ll edit again and bring it back up but not until this little annoyance is gone. Otherwise, this is the station I refer to first every single time I watch the news. Awesome app, but needs a little work.

by Jdog207

Getting the weather forecast on demand is helpful. However any push notification I get I have to wait usually 15 minutes or more before the story actually shows up on WMTWNews8 to read. Also the content as you scroll down often times is old like months and months old so whomever is in charge of updating everything needs to spend more time keeping everything up to date. I usually have to go to the website to see more recent stuff which defeats the purpose of having WMTWNews8 .

by RN2951

I have been viewing this news app for over a year now and I do like reading the news every day on the site. My biggest pet peeve is some of the special interest articles are kept on the site for months. And also when the news is posted and the story is still developing, the site will say about updating it as they receive more information-many times it never occurs. Frustrating in both instances...

by Scotty 04224

Love to watch the news on TV when I can. I do like the breaking news alerts on my cell when I don’t have the News channel on at the time. However WMTWNews8 is an excellent app to read but if you want to watch a video you have to watch like a 30 sec. ad for each and every video and most story’s are just a bit longer then the ad itself. Do like one ad for every 3 video stories or even better like 5 stories and make WMTWNews8 a 5 star!

by Ginah1933

I like to check the weather before letting the kids out of the house to go to the bus stop for school.
I just have a few things that should be updated. The first thing I find very difficult is trying to find specific articles that you are looking to read. I have also came across several articles that are old. Some of the articles are several months old and not to mention years old. You really need to check out your website and see for your self

by Catdocme

I feel that WMTWNews8 allows me to know when news or weather is affecting Maine, and I would have given 5 stars however alerts sometimes show on the locked screen but I can not find the story details when I go to WMTWNews8 . The problem seems to be a time lag and most alerts eventually appear among the line items on WMTWNews8 but some never do so.

by Bri-boo

I’m happy you have this. I’ve called in a few times to say the watch now red band wasn’t there. Someone should open WMTWNews8 on their phone at 4 to check if it’s working right. Another weird thing is when I get the message we will be right back, as I’m waiting and nothing is happening, I’ll hit the double arrow fast forward button, and it comes up a little bit into the report. Definitely have someone monitor the output and document it.

by Lji58

I use WMTWNews8 every day. Love the video forecast it’s short and to the point. I don’t like how the ads pop up when I haven’t even touched them but it’s gotten better. Your stories at the bottom stay on too long. The ones below entertainment (which I like by the way). Overall a good way to get my news in the morning

by 1strenovation

I like that news 8 sends me important info when it comes up but doesn’t bombard me with notifications all the time. Once in WMTWNews8 it works well enough but there are too many ads and too many steps to get to what you are looking for.

Nevertheless, this is my only news app for Maine and I am overall quite happy with it.

by Msnala

Like everything about Channel 8- it’s our ‘go-to’ station so I wanted to use WMTWNews8 exclusively for news.
I find that the blocks used for advertising cut off sentences describing the article however, and I’ve lost information. There is no transition to the next paragraph located under the advertisement. This is very annoying as I don’t know how important that info could have been.
Not sure if it’s the format, or something I could tweak on my iPhone, but I dislike having to access PPH to get the complete version of the story. Fix it please?

by AmJer668

I love the updates. My issue with WMTWNews8 comes when I hot the banner, because I’m interested in the story and the story either doesn’t load or WMTWNews8 shuts down. My other issue is that if one of the two scenarios happens I can NOT just open WMTWNews8 and have the story right there. I have to go hunting for it and sometimes I find it but often I don’t see it anywhere.

by Algernon123

I go here for weather as you can get it at the top of the hour and 10 minutes in ; WMTWNews8 is good for weather and tracking radar and they are very accurate; I go here for news and the newscasters are friendly but professional while speaking to the audience and with each other and have managed even speaking from home when needed in these Covid times
JE

by Mainegirl53

Over all the air prefer ends quickly and nicely. But when accessing the live streaming of the news that’s where it gets very annoying. Do not like when ads pop up immediately when trying to access the live newsfeed, the return to full screen button does not always work and it closes the live news and puts those stupid ads. You miss part of the news forever how many seconds it takes to return to the news.

by WalksAsOne

I really appreciate being able to see the weather forecast video whenever it’s convenient for me. I also check in on the live feed when storms are brewing. Like others have said, I just wish there weren’t so many ads. I have to plan ahead to make sure I can get through the ads before the live forecast. It does seem like the number of ads at start up has gotten better and I appreciate being able to skip an ad, so thank you for that.

by Hellnore

location The gov said when elected that she was going improve the broadband statewide,!however doubt Ill see it my lifetime! Fact is that SHE &CMP are more interested in building the corridor that will do nothing for Maine residents but will reduce the electricity costs in Mass!! And destroy our wildlife & the gorgeous scenery of our forests & waters!!

by Will Change To 13

Needs work. Cannot get into app. Just keeps spinning & spinning & won’t open. Please fox this for me so I can watch it again

I’m having trouble with my WMTW app, It won’t open, just keeps spinning & spinning It’s done this before & you fixed it I would appreciate it if you could fix it again. Ty

by Grave Digger2851

I am this date deleting your web site from all my iPad & iPhone. I am tired of being commercialized to death when attempting to read most stories on your site. I don’t have to be deluged by commercials on Fox & most sites such as Reuters. I also dislike being taken over by your demand program. Goodby.

by Denise From Wells

Before I moved to Maine 5 years ago, I downloaded the WMTW app so I could get a feel for the state where I planned to relocate.
At that time, I found WMTWNews8 cumbersome to navigate & had very little information.
However, now I love WMTWNews8. It’s beautifully redesigned & has so many areas of information.
Keep up the good work! WMTW is my news team for all things Maine. You guys rock!!

by UKLuver

I gave them a 5 but it seemed to rate each star when I entered so may be a glitch with the review process. Anyway easy to use and very up to date with news, weather and alerts! Like other reviewers I too think the ads are a nuisance.

by CheriO411

The only thing I don't like is that sometimes I get a breaking news alert I click on it and it brings me to the old article about the same story. I then have to close out of WMTWNews8 and reopen to get the update.