WMTW News 8 - Portland, Maine

Name: WMTW News 8 - Portland, Maine
Rating: 4.5 (2661 reviews)
Author: Hearst Television

By: Hearst Television App

Breaking News and Weather

Overview

Version:

5.15.2202

Last updated: 2026-06-22

Ranking

#37,742 ▼ 153

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Take the WMTW News 8 app with you to stay on top of breaking news in Portland and throughout southern Maine. Get local headlines, national stories, sports, traffic, politics, and entertainment with timely updates as events unfold.

Key features include push alerts, live streaming from WMTW reporters, a local tips and photo submission area, easy sharing, hourly forecasts, an interactive radar, and Maine weather videocasts. Content is intended for users 18 and older.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Hearst Television

Rating:

4.50

(2,661) 7 new ratings

Version:

5.15.2202 Last updated: 2026-06-22

Version code:

886727978

Creation date:

2012-03-06

Compatible devices:

Size:

126.51MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 37,742 ▼ 153

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Developed by:

Hearst Television

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wmtw-news-8-portland-maine/id505554182

Website:

http://www.wmtw.com/connect

User Reviews

Users praise the app for strong local news and reliable weather access, but report notable downsides: instability after updates, intrusive ads with loud audio, and audio that plays even when the device is silent or the app is closed.

Pros

Excellent local news coverage with trusted anchors.
Easy access to local news and weather on mobile.
Accurate weather data and radar.
Widely regarded as the best news station in Maine.

Cons

Frequent instability: crashes, spinning, or failure to open after updates.
Intrusive advertising: large ads, pre-rolls, and loud audio that disrupts the experience.
Audio playback issues: audio can continue after closing the app or play loudly when the device is silent.