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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Building Bridges Maine to host media literacy session Monday

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.

CMP aims to restore trust with ad campaign

The TV and radio ads say Central Maine Power has made changes to improve customer service.

Maine media companies come together to form advertising network

Masthead Maine coordinates ad placement in dozens of print and digital publications owned by Camden entrepreneur Reade Brower.

Democrats taking control