Maine Monitor newsletters honored by Local Media Association

Maine Monitor newsletters honored by Local Media Association

The Maine Monitor’s rural newsletters — “The Downeast Monitor” and “The Western Maine Monitor” — were jointly presented with a third place accolade from the Local Media Association for excellence in local newsletter strategies. Judges evaluated entries that showcased the creative and impactful ways newsletters can grow audiences, deepen reader relationships and drive revenue. The judges praised The Monitor’s mission-driven impact that is exempli…

A printing deal in Maine boosts the National Trust; plus, updates on fake news and nonprofit news

The Portland Press Herald’s offices and printing facilities in South Portland, Maine. Photo (cc) 2018 by Molladams. The National Trust for Local News, which is dealing with a leadership transition (see the last item) and business woes, got some good news recently. Three weekly papers in Maine have reached an agreement to be printed at the Trust’s presses in South Portland. Become a supporter of Media Nation for just $5 a month. You’ll receive a …