Warm Holiday Wishes and Happy New Year from NENPA

As we close out the year, the staff and Board of Directors of the New England Newspaper & Press Association extend our warmest wishes...

229 years ago, America became . . . America

Today marks a hidden holiday, as uncelebrated as it is unappreciated. It was 229 years ago today that the United States ratified...

March 14 Awards Banquet Presentations Released

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Portsmouth for the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention and the Better Newspaper Competition Awards Banquet on March 14. We...

Our First Amendment rights must survive COVID-19

Can the government override our First Amendment rights with orders such as limits on public assemblies, faith-based gatherings and public protests during...

AJP Local News Incubator Applications Are Open Through February 15

The American Journalism Project, with support from the Google News Initiative, is launching a local news incubator. The program is intended to support entrepreneurs...
Kevin Slimp

Consider Yourself Told

Kevin Slimp is director of the Institute of Newspaper Technology. Email questions to him at kevin@kevinslimp.com.

At NESNE event, Nichols recounts struggles, triumphs

By Bailey Knecht, Bulletin Correspondent Brett Nichols had hit rock bottom. After growing up in an abusive home and dealing with drug addiction, he found himself locked...

2019 New England Newspaper Hall Of Fame Members Honored On February 15th

This year five New England newspaper industry heroes were inducted into the New England Newspaper Hall Of Fame. The talent, hard work and exceptional...

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...

Apply by November 20 for 2023 Kiplinger Fellowship

The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism is preparing for its 2023 fellowship. This will mark a milestone 50th fellowship. The fellowship will be held...