Maine Trust for Local News

What a treat to learn leadership skills, pitfalls, and good habits this morning from superstar Megan Walton CEO of Southern Maine Agency on Aging in the inaugural #OpenDoor event with Stefanie Manning managing director of Maine Trust for Local News Key takeaway for leadership: Just show up. Astonishing stat: the fastest growing population of homeless in Maine are people 60+ in age.

#TuesdayTeamwork: As Chair of the Maine Sports Hall of Fame Board, it is my honor to share details on next Monday's Student-Athlete Symposium (March 10th). Our Executive Director Bill Green has assembled an All-Star team featuring keynote Portland Hearts of Pine Founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, college coaches Lynn Hersey Head Basketball Coach at Smith College, Edwin Thompson Head Baseball Coach at Georgetown University, Joanne P. McCallie former Duke University Women's Basketball Coach, and Jack Cosgrove Head Football Coach at Colby College as well as an amazing college student-athlete panel. We provide this free program to high school juniors and seniors thanks to collaboration with Maine Trust for Local News but others are welcome to join us at pressherald.com/mshof #passion #partnerships #performance #purpose

Watch the documentary 'Breakdown in Maine.' FRONTLINE PBS, The Portland Press Herald and Maine Public investigated the deadliest shooting in Maine history and the missed opportunities that might have prevented it. The documentary, featuring interviews with Press Herald reporter John Terhune and co-managing editor Julia Arenstam, examines breakdowns with police, military and mental health care in the lead-up to October 2023 tragedy in Lewiston. https://lnkd.in/enpS5zND

We are a mission driven organization.?That spirit of mission often extends beyond keeping our communities informed and connected.?The Press Herald Toy Fund stands as such an example, marking 75 years of commitment to serving Maine families by our employees and readers. It’s a story we are proud of, want to share with you, and we invite you to join and support that work. https://lnkd.in/gy3R6WEc. Video credit: Chad Gilley

We're #hiring a new Senior Managing Editor in Portland, Maine Metropolitan Area. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We are thrilled to welcome Carolyn P. Fox?as our first Executive Editor of the Maine Trust for Local News. Carolyn is an exceptional newsroom leader who brings hands-on experience leading transformational work with the end goal of producing impactful journalism that makes a difference in the lives of our readers.?She’s excited to live and work in Maine and to dive into the Maine communities where we are so fortunate to produce journalism that matters.

This is what our commitment to community journalism looks like at the Maine Trust for Local News. And it’s a commitment that will continue to evolve at the Morning Sentinel/Centralmaine.com and our other publications as we focus our efforts more than ever on local coverage with a focus on digital tools like video and email newsletters. Video production credit: Chad Gilley

The 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving feature is a collaboration across the newsrooms of The Maine Trust for Local News. The 10 selected will be recognized in all daily newspapers and our 3 websites. Have a nominee you'd like considered? Follow the link to submit.

Do you know someone whose hard work and generosity makes life better for their fellow Mainers? Every Thanksgiving, we highlight 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For, and we want to hear from you! We’re seeking those unsung heroes who go above and beyond simply because they care. If you know someone worthy of this recognition, please send their name, contact information and a couple sentences about why they are a Mainer To Be Thankful For. The story will publish the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in all of the Maine Trust for Local News daily newspapers. We’re now accepting submissions for 2024. Let’s shine a light on the remarkable individuals who make our community stronger! https://lnkd.in/eSUV43Ca

Proud to receive this award that underscores the importance of the work we do to keep the public informed. https://lnkd.in/gXrWCkma