How the 5 biggest newspaper chains could become 2 in 2020
Ken Doctor | @kdoctor | Dec. 6, 2019
News industry analyst and author Ken Doctor reports how the 5...
Creating narrative tension
Bulletin photos by Daniel McLoone
‘Narrative tension is something that informs everything. It’s the one thing that completely distinguishes narrative writing from other conventional article...
2022 New England Muzzle Awards: Spotlighting 10 who diminish free speech
A Boston mayor who trampled on a religious group’s right to freedom of expression. A Worcester city manager who trampled on the public’s right...
Connecticut Health Investigative Team (C-HIT) closes down at the end of December
The non-profit Connecticut Health Investigative Team (C-HIT) closed down at the end of December, concluding impactful years of award-winning journalism (including NENPA Publick Occurrences...
Vineyard Gazette Publisher Named President of MNPA
Jane Seagrave, the publisher of the Vineyard Gazette Media Group, was elected president of the Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association at its annual...
NENPA Shop Launches with New Merchandise Supporting Local Journalism
We are excited to announce the launch of the NENPA Shop, a new online store designed to celebrate, support, and promote local journalism across...
Postal Service plans imperil community newspapers
The U.S. Postal Service’s plan to raise mailing rates could present one more damaging blow to community newspapers already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic...
MNPA Survey of Circulation and Geographic Coverage
In recent years, Massachusetts legislators have stepped up efforts to remove public notices from newspapers. One argument they increasingly advance is that newspaper closings...
LMA is now accepting entries for the 2024 Digital Innovation Awards!
The Local Media Association is now accepting entries for its 2024 Digital Innovation Awards. This contest recognizes the best in local digital media in...
Panelists share tips on how to enlist, engage news sources
‘Face to face … you have more time to improvise and explain your reasoning. Find common ground, do your homework and don’t ask the...