Media Mutt

October 2008

October 31, 2008 A Forecaster Folds The Lewiston-Auburn edition of the weekly paper calls it quits – and other Maine media news Read more » Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

October 29, 2008 Buying a News Story A Portland TV station takes money from a foundation to report on that foundation’s good works Read more » Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

October 25, 2008 The AP Backs Down Controversial pricing changes are dropped, but will that be enough for Maine critics? Also, other state media news Read more » Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (6)

October 21, 2008 Debate Debacle The Morning Sentinel muffs coverage of the 2nd District congressional candidates. Also, other Maine media misfires Read more » Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (3)

October 15, 2008 Blethen Sale May Be Close The Cohen-Baldacci-Liberty group is said to be wrapping up an agreement to buy three Maine dailies. Also, a Sarah Palin look-alike asks a question Read more » Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (8)

October 14, 2008 Journalism Contest? What Journalism Contest? The Portland newspapers didn’t win much from the Maine Press Association – and didn’t report on those who did. Also, other local media foibles Read more » Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

October 9, 2008 Firm Decisions, Soft Circulation, Mushy Mistakes The latest pluses and minuses from the Maine media Read more » Posted on Thursday, October 9, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (5)

October 7, 2008 Ask a Few More Questions Maine dailies aren’t trying very hard when it comes to covering legislative races. Also, other media doings – and not doings Read more » Posted on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (4)

October 2, 2008 More Readers Vanish Latest circulation figures for Maine dailies show a continuing decline. Also, other Maine media news. Read more » Posted on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (6)

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