Overview
Although identifying as a separate station in its own right, WLBZ is considered a semi-satellite of sister station WCSH in Portland. While that station airs all network programming provided through WCSH, it clears most of that station's syndicated programming but there are some shown at a different time. There are also programs that only air on WLBZ while some are only seen on WCSH. Syndicated programming exclusive to this station includes Dr. Phil. WLBZ also airs separate station identifications and commercials. Although WLBZ and WCSH are based in different locations and technically serve separate markets, the two essentially operate as one station. With their combined resources, the stations provide statewide coverage not offered by any other outlet in Maine.
On Time Warner Cable and Dish Network, WLBZ serves as the default NBC affiliate for the Presque Isle market because the area does not have an affiliate of its own. In addition to its main signal, WLBZ operates low-powered digital repeater WGCI-LD on VHF channel 4. Licensed to Skowhegan, this has a transmitter in Norridgewock's Larone section. WGCI is used to transmit WLBZ programming to Time Warner Cable systems in Skowhegan, Millinocket, and Lincoln. Unlike the main WLBZ signal, it does not air NBC programming in high definition.
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