Article: DISH Network Satellite Television Brings Local Channels to Portland-Auburn, Maine.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2004

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) announced today that its DISH Network(TM) will offer local TV channels by satellite television to Portland, Maine.

The following local TV channels will be available: CBS Ch. 13 (WGME), NBC Ch. 6 (WCSH), FOX Ch. 23 (WPFO), WB Ch. 51 (WPXT), UPN Ch. 35 (WPME) and PBS Ch. 10 (WCBB).

This is the first time local TV channels are available by satellite in the Portland-Auburn area, providing an alternative to local cable TV service. DISH Network now offers local channels as part of its new Digital Home Advantage. Starting at ...

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