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PublishedNovember 27, 2023
A small-town Alabama paper broke news. Local authorities went after the reporter and publisher.
The incident is one of a recent string of crackdowns on the press, and even though most recent cases have been dismissed or dropped, such actions could deter other reporters from pursuing important stories.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Maine Journalism Foundation plans to dissolve following sale of Masthead Maine papers
The foundation plans to transfer $171,000 in remaining donations to the Maine Trust for Local News.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Nonprofit is just the fifth owner in the Sun Journal’s 176-year history
Since its roots as a weekly in 1847, only four owners have guided the city's oldest business.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
Residents are at a loss after newspaper that bound community shuts in declining coal county
Months after the last newspaper closed in a declining coal community in West Virginia, residents say they are already experiencing challenges getting and sharing information.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2023
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.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
Journalists at the country’s largest newspaper chain will walk off the job
In a company statement, Gannett said 'our leadership is focused on investing in local newsrooms and monetizing our content' during a challenging economic climate.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Sun Journal owner exploring options to sell media holdings or take on a partner
In a memo to employees, Reade Brower said he's begun thinking about what is next for his newspapers, which include 5 dailies in Maine and more than 2 dozen weeklies across the state.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Maine newspaper delivery driver prayed to get through ice storm
Now-retired Strong newspaper delivery driver Kay Brackley was so scared delivering papers the night of the ice storm she vowed to give up her route.
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PublishedDecember 29, 2022
Digitization project of Franco newspapers in Maine seeks help
Maine State Library wants to find old copies of French newspapers published in Maine.
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PublishedMay 15, 2022
A former Auburn man’s high-flying ‘airship’ caught the world’s attention in 1897
The true story of the once-acclaimed but now forgotten "Professor Barnard" and his fabulous flying machine
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