journalism

Published
December 7, 2022

Leonard Pitts: There’s no ‘both sides’ to shredding the Constitution

A pox on every reporter, editor, anchor or producer who fails to take seriously this new threat presented by Donald Trump.
Published
October 25, 2022

Maine Voices: Where is the serious discussion and reasonable compromise?

We are increasingly incapable of respecting the right to disagree. That has grave consequences for democracy.
Published
September 10, 2022

Commentary: Let’s break our terrible habit of both-sidesing things

Find out what’s true and what’s not, present the former and condemn the latter when necessary. It’s that simple.
Published
August 21, 2022

‘The Boys’ author Katie Hafner on her path from journalist to novelist

Going from nonfiction to fiction can be both liberating and paralyzing, Hafner explains.
Published
August 7, 2022

Maine Voices: What if the balance demanded by the Fairness Doctrine could exist today?

A frequently chaotic and polarizing media landscape could benefit from an updated version of the broadcasting rule.
Published
August 6, 2022

Commentary: What happens when TikTok is your main source of news and information

A 2016 survey summarizing young students’ ability to separate digital fact from fiction was summarized by researchers in one word: ‘bleak.’
Published
August 2, 2022

Maine Voices: What Mainers can do to strengthen democracy

As the dust from the first round of Jan. 6 hearings settles, let's think about what needs to happen next.
Published
June 13, 2022

Scarborough veterinary hospital gets dogpiled over viral puppy tale

An injured puppy is recovering but its owner couldn't afford the $10,000 bill. Now her dog is with new owners and the clinic is receiving death threats.
Published
June 1, 2022

Vandal hits 4 homes tied to New Hampshire journalist

Investigators are considering the possibility that the attacks are linked to Lauren Chooljian's work as a senior reporter and producer for New Hampshire Public Radio.
Published
May 29, 2022

Commentary: When partisanship trumps journalistic integrity, the truth loses

It is clear that smear has carried the day when the Press Herald’s editorial page editor is willing to brand someone a liar without even calling that person.