September 2008


September 29, 2008

It Needs Work

The first week of Maine dailies’ story-swapping experiment produces mixed results. Also, other local media news Read more »

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September 25, 2008

New Face at Statehouse News Service

Christopher Cousins will replace Victoria Wallack as the Augusta correspondent for several Maine papers Read more »

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September 23, 2008

Story-Swap Story Tells Only Part of the Story

Report downplays dispute with the Associated Press. Also, other Maine media news Read more »

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September 17, 2008

No More Associated Press?

Maine newspapers prepare to join a national protest against the wire service. Also, the Irregular irregulates. Read more »

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September 15, 2008

Wallack Walks Away

Weeklies scramble to replace State House reporter. And the Sun Journal scrambles to fill the front page. Read more »

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September 12, 2008

How Good Was Caldwell's 'Get'?

Assessing WCSH-TV’s McCain interview – and other Maine media news Read more »

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September 10, 2008

Buyouts at WGME?

The Portland TV station may be looking to cut staff costs – and other Maine media news Read more »

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September 5, 2008

Irving Looks at Blethen

The Canadian media company has a controversial history. Read more »

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September 3, 2008

“The Political Edge” Needs Sharpening

WGME-TV’s new show has an uninspired debut – and other Maine media news Read more »

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September 2, 2008

The Sunday Telegram: Great or Just Late?

And other signs of Maine media cluelessness. Read more »

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