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Presque Isle Today
By the People, for the People
DISH Customers Face Potential Loss of Local TV Channels
WAGM CBS, WAGM FOX, and WWPI NBC could be pulled from DISH Network lineup by Tuesday night
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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DISH Network customers in Presque Isle, Maine could lose access to their local CBS, FOX, and NBC affiliates - WAGM and WWPI - if a renewal agreement is not reached by Tuesday at 7 p.m. This would mean DISH customers would no longer be able to watch popular shows like 'Marshals,' 'Survivor,' 'The Masked Singer,' 'The Voice,' and 'Saturday Night Live' on those channels.
Why it matters
The potential loss of local TV channels is a recurring issue for DISH customers, as the satellite provider has had disputes with local stations in the past. This disruption in service could impact viewers' ability to access news, sports, and entertainment programming from their local affiliates.
The details
If an agreement is not reached, DISH will remove WAGM CBS, WAGM FOX, and WWPI NBC from its lineup, meaning DISH customers will no longer have access to programming from those channels. This includes hit shows like 'Marshals,' 'Survivor,' 'The Masked Singer,' 'The Voice,' 'Chicago Fire,' 'Law & Order,' and 'Saturday Night Live', as well as local news broadcasts.
- The current agreement between DISH and the local stations is set to expire on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 at 7 p.m.
The players
DISH Network
A major satellite television provider in the United States.
WAGM
The CBS and FOX affiliate serving the Presque Isle, Maine area.
WWPI
The NBC affiliate serving the Presque Isle, Maine area.
What’s next
DISH customers have until Tuesday at 7 p.m. to contact the provider and urge them to reach a renewal agreement with WAGM and WWPI to avoid losing access to those channels.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between local TV stations and national satellite providers, which can leave viewers caught in the middle and unable to access their preferred programming if an agreement is not reached. Customers may want to consider alternative options like streaming services or antennas to ensure continued access to local channels.
