Open government is key to honest government

When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials...

When, how to put the boss in an ad

John Foust Advertising   John Foust has conducted training programs for thousands of newspaper advertising professionals. Many ad departments are using his training videos to save time...
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We Once Went “MAD” for the Magazine — and It Was Fun and Funny

Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached atgpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or follow...

eBulletin Obituaries

Robert O.Y. Warren III Robert O.Y. Warren III, 86, of Suffield, Conn., died at home Dec. 1 after a lengthy illness. Warren was the chairman for...

Nominations for the 2024 Nyhan Prizes are now open

Do you know a highly-skilled, fearless journalist whose work illuminates the stories behind our politics and policymaking? The Shorenstein Center welcomes your nominations for...

Vermont News and Media LLC to acquire Brattleboro Reformer, Bennington Banner, Manchester Journal

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Fredric Rutberg, president of New England Newspapers Inc., announced on May 4 that it is selling its Vermont publications...

At NESNEs, press watchdog role praised

At NESNE awards, speaker lauds watchdog role of press By Alastair Pike Bulletin Correspondent Scott Allen, assistant managing editor for projects at The Boston Globe, said Bob Woodward...

Applications for New England First Amendment Institute Now Available

Applications are now open for the New England First Amendment Coalition's, tuition-free, First Amendment Institute in investigative journalism, awarded to 25 working...

Convention Congratulatory Ads

Congratulate your staff and promote the extraordinary work and achievements of your organization by placing an ad in the New England Newspaper Convention Program...

Be responsible in exercising rights to public information

A divorce is finalized, but it is not recorded in the newspaper until four months later. Someone appears in court for a domestic assault, but...