A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Public could lose 12% of funding after executive order to defund NPR, PBS
Roughly $2 million is at risk for the broadcasting company, but the president and CEO says it’s far from a done deal.
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Posted inMaine, News
Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO
Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro co-founded the trust in 2021 and has been its CEO since, leading the acquisition of daily and weekly newspapers and websites in Maine previously owned by Reade Brower.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
The Associated Press to cut 8% of its workforce, accelerate digital-first news
The AP said less than half of the anticipated cuts would involve its news employees, with the bulk happening within the United States.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
After editor’s departure, Washington Post’s publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
New CEO and publisher Will Lewis is facing questions about whether he made recent efforts to conceal his involvement in a British scandal a decade ago.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Republicans outline party’s priorities heading into 2024 elections
On the second day of the party’s convention, the GOP adopts a platform that takes positions on school curriculum, foreign policy and news coverage.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
The Portland Phoenix publishes final issue
The owners of the weekly newspaper, which restarted after a shutdown in 2019, said the pandemic kept them from attracting enough advertisers.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Building Bridges Maine to host media literacy session Monday
LEWISTON — Building Bridges Maine, an affiliate of Braver Angels, is hosting a one-hour media literacy session starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Braver Angels is a national citizens organization working to unite Americans of all political views in an alliance to depolarize the nation, including through workshops, debates and music. The Zoom will be facilitated […]
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Press Herald deputy managing editor retiring, to be succeeded by veteran journalist
Dieter Bradbury will retire in September, and City Editor John Richardson will take over his role.
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CMP aims to restore trust with ad campaign
The TV and radio ads say Central Maine Power has made changes to improve customer service.