No apology needed for good journalism – even when you don’t like it

Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. Email him at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org and follow him on...

2023 Better Newspaper Competition List of Winners and Judges’ Comments Available

Congratulations to all the 2023 New England Better Newspaper Competition Award winners! We are excited to release the full list of winners with the...

January is a new year and a new start for your professional development!

NENPA University produces webinars, and partners with other organizations, to offer a wide assortment of professional development training opportunities throughout the year. The curriculum addresses...

SPJ launches free race and gender hotline

The Society of Professional Journalists has partnered with experienced Black and LGBT journalists and educators, including the newly formed Trans Journalists Association,...

Thanks to Everyone Who Made the New England Newspaper Convention a Success!

We had a fantastic time at the New England Newspaper Convention on March 22-23 at the Westin Waltham Hotel in Waltham, MA! We want...

Treasure hunt for ad ideas

Some years ago, I attended an exhibit of treasure from the Atocha shipwreck which treasure hunter Mel Fisher had located off the coast of...

Look in a mirror to find your best editor

In an era of constant cutbacks, it can be difficult for newspaper reporters to get good editing. Many experienced editors have fled or been forced...

Massachusetts State Representative seeks tax credit to encourage local newspaper subscriptions

Earlier this week, NENPA spoke to Massachusetts State Representative Jeffrey Rosario Turco about the bill he introduced in mid-January which would institute a new...

April Obituaries 2020

CONNECTICUT Richard John Adinolfo Antoinette Gloria Bosco Richard L. Debaise Margaret A. Hayden Josh Kovner Marilyn H. Lewis Dana Turczak MAINE Lynn Kippax, Jr. Terry James Romano MASSACHUSETTS Loraine (Griffin) Ash Robert "Rusty" Blossom Lois E. Boemer James Mark...

Registration Open for the 2021 New England Newspaper Virtual Conference and Awards Presentation

The New England Newspaper Conference is one of the most prestigious newspaper events of the year. The program features top experts and sessions that...