June 9 marked Election Day in Maine, with key national and state primaries and local budget referendums on the ballot. As the Press Herald staff delivered live coverage and results, national platforms tapped into our reporters' deep expertise in state politics and the issues that matter to Mainers. Press Herald politics editor Kirby Wilson appeared on MS NOW, BBC Radio and Katie Couric's popular live video. Reporter Billy Kobin joined CNN to talk about the closely watched U.

It's Election Day in Maine, with key national and state primaries and local budget referendums on the ballot. That means it's all hands on deck for the Press Herald. After providing unlimited access to a comprehensive voter guide, the newsroom's focus today is on live coverage and results. The Press Herald's politics team is also sharing insights with national platforms. Politics editor Kirby Wilson appeared on MS NOW and reporter Billy Kobin joined CNN to talk about the clo

Herald the Hound, The Courier Herald's new Kids Corner mascot In Dublin, Tuesday mornings look a little different at the local elementary schools. That’s when Kyle Dominy, a reporter with The Courier Herald, walks through the door with a stack of newspapers, a practiced enthusiasm for letters and words, and a small stuffed hound dog named “Herald” tucked under his arm. The response from second graders is about what you’d expect: immediate, total chaos. “They were all over th

Even for the most informed voters, elections, referendums and ballot propositions can be complex. To simplify the process for readers, the Press Herald created a comprehensive digital voter guide — available to all, for free. The effort was ambitious. Press Herald staff surveyed hundreds of candidates running for office in 138 Maine elections. Over many weeks, staff reached out to those running for local, state and national races — everything from the Rangeley Board of Selec

Cynthia DuBose begins her new role as executive director of the Georgia Trust for Local News on June 1. A long-time leader with deep experience in driving transformative digital growth for local and national news organizations, DuBose brings a focus on innovation and community engagement to the role. She also has a strong belief in the importance of thriving local journalism. In a recent interview, DuBose shared more about her path to journalism, why the mission of the Georgi

Cynthia DuBose, a seasoned journalist and media executive, will advance a growth model for journalism in Middle Georgia Cynthia DuBose, Executive Director, Georgia Trust for Local News The National Trust for Local News announced today that Cynthia DuBose, a veteran of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and McClatchy Media with extensive experience in driving transformative digital growth, will lead the Georgia Trust for Local News as its next executive director. DuBose takes

Jason Vorhees thought photography was his path to sports. It ended up becoming his path to Macon, Georgia, and a career in photojournalism. Vorhees is a native of Lancaster, Ohio. He didn’t pick up a camera until he was a freshman at Ohio University, after his father gave him a Canon AE1 for his high school graduation. Southwest senior CJ Howard (1) puts his head in his hands after the Patriots’ loss to Rabun County in the GHSA State Championship at the Macon Coliseum. Photo

To boost efforts to reach new audiences and increase social video production, the Georgia Trust for Local News (GTLN) recently partnered with Mercer University to offer a training session for GTLN reporters. Mercer University visual journalism professor Evey Wilson Wetherbee led the session, which focused on capturing, editing and distributing social video content. The interactive seminar, offered as part of a Google News Initiative and National Trust for Local News grant, i

As misinformation spreads across social media and beyond, the Maine Trust for Local News is combating false narratives with “Fact Briefs” — 150-word, yes-or-no explainers that have quickly become some of its most-read stories. The Maine Trust for Local News started publishing two briefs a week in May, and they have ranked among its best-read items, with more than 160,000 page views and 200,000 readers in about 10 months. Fact Briefs are an editorial product developed by Giga