Maine Trust for Local News

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

Say hello to our newest hires! ?? In July we welcomed Maria Boyd as our new Director of Human Resources, Cooper Sullivan joined The Times Record as their newest Sports Reporter, Michelle McCafferty came on as our newest Sales Assistant, and Daniel Kool was welcomed as The Portland Press Herald's newest Night Reporter. Welcome to the #MaineTrust team! Find #JobOpportunities with the Maine Trust for Local News HERE: https://lnkd.in/ebxHyd5e ?

?? Lights, camera, action! ?? Last week our Morning Sentinel team was joined by Jonathan Slade, a McDaniel College professor and acclaimed documentary filmmaker. Jonathan interviewed our very own Lisa DeSisto as part of his upcoming documentary, "Small Town Press: How to Save the American Newspaper." ?? We're proud to be a part of this important project that sheds light on the vital role of #localjournalism in our communities.

The Maine Trust for Local News celebrated our one-year anniversary yesterday across our offices! We thank our incredible team for their contributions throughout the past year and look forward to the future of #sustaininglocalnews!