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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     Contact: Mary Diamond
June 12, 2007    (202) 418-2388
FCC Announces Details for Localism Hearing in Portland, Maine
on June 28 
Washington, DC – The Federal Communications Commission today announced details of 
its previously announced Portland, Maine localism hearing (see press release dated June 8, 
2007).
The hearing date, time, and location are as follows:
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Time: 4pm-11pm
Location: Portland High School 
284 Cumberland Avenue
Portland, ME 04101
Link to Portland High School: 
http://portland.portlandschools.org
Link to Portland High School Directions: 
http://portland.portlandschools.org/main/homeroom.htm
The purpose of the hearing is to gather information from consumers, industry, civic 
organizations, and others on broadcasters’ service to their local communities.  Along with 
competition and diversity, promoting localism is a key goal of the Commission’s media 
ownership rules. 
The hearing format will enable members of the public to participate via an “open
microphone” session. Further details will be released as they become available.  
Open captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided for this event. Other
reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please 
include a description of the accommodation you will need and as much detail as possible. Also, 
please include your contact information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute 
requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or 
call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 
(TTY). 
A live audio cast of the hearing will be available at the FCC’s website at www.fcc.gov on 
a first-come, first-served basis.  In addition, the hearing will be recorded, and the recording will 
be made available to the public.  The public may also file comments or other documents with the 
Commission and should reference MB 04-233.  Filing instructions are provided at 
http://www.fcc.gov/localism/filinginstructions.doc.
Press inquiries should be directed to Mary Diamond at 202-418-2388.
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