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express themselves. 2. Ben Bragdon Sports Section tournaments and also delves Editorial Page Kennebec Journal into hockey. 2. Staff Editorial Page sections Weekly 2 Weekly 1 Nice use of staff. The Ellsworth American Clean layout with plenty of 1. Staff 1. Staff Ellsworth American editorial local, well written perspec- The Courier-Gazette 2. Bill Stewart, Sports staff The Camden Herald page tive. Sports Section Kennebec Journal The Camden Herald Love the editorial about the KJ sports sections Editorial Pages Strong Little Guys. Good local sup- 3. Ben Bragdon 2. Mike Mandell Packed with lots of local con- views expressed. port for business. Hope it Morning Sentinel The Ellsworth American tent and fantastic art. Most pays off. MS editorial Sports Section 2. Staff of the photos tell their own page designs stories and are nice comple- Machias Valley 3. Staff The inclusion of letters from 3. Staff ments to their packaged News Observer The Lincoln County local readers was refreshing Mount Desert Islander Sports Section stories. Editorial Section News to see. The Lincoln County News You cover a number of issues. 3. Staff Editorial Page Daily/Weekend Good service to readers. Portland Press Herald Very impressive Letters to 1. Staff Sports Section Sports section 3. Staff Editor section. Great response Sun Journal Fun layouts and a decent The Calais Advertiser from readers. Weekly 1 Sun Journal Sports mix of sports covered made Editorial You must be generating some 1. Staff sections Jonathan Reisman is a breath good local copy. The Camden Herald Lots of great local content this section stand out. La- of fresh air and common sense. Sports Section and art. The graphics display- crosse and basketball pho- ing first and second-team tos in the June and March Weekly 2 Daily/Weekend 2.Staff recipients were a nice touch in editions were well placed to The Calais Advertiser 1. Staff 1. Staff the ‘Best of the Best’ edition. give readers the best experi- Sports Section The Courier-Gazette Sun Journal June 9 edition displays a nice ence, and the in-depth cover- The Courier-Gazette Editorial Editorial Section 3.Phil Stuart, variety of sports, touching on age of the Beach To Beacon Pages Well done eddy pages. Bold layout and John Rogers just about everything. March race in the August edition is Strong views from paper and homespun perspective Machias Valley 1 edition shows dedicated quite impressive. Great use plenty of room for others to gave you the edge here. News Observer coverage of state basketball of resources on that one. ONLINE

Daily/Weekend Daily/Weekend Nice work. 1. Jean Lamontanaro ONLINE Castine Patriot 1. Joe Phelan 1. Troy R. Bennett 2. Susan Johns Looking for gift ideas? News Video Kennebec Journal Bangor Daily News Wiscasset Newspaper Eye catching. Makes you want Mail boat video Flat track racing returns to ‘Two front teeth and a spitball Weekly to click away! Unique and interesting. Maine gun’ 1. Lynda Clancy Great use of visuals and Penobscot Bay Pilot 2. Linda Coan O’Kresik Great use of video combined 2. Amber Clark sounds that complement the with photos and a story to The Lincoln County News Route 90 car crash injures Bangor Daily News interviews perfectly. The mul- three teens Bacon trouble make an overall package. Coastal Car Wash tiple sources are a plus as well. Short and sweet video. Who doesn’t love a good sale! Nice coverage of breaking Nice voice overs, transitions Video gives viewers a detailed news. Editing helped keep and cuts. crash course on flat track rac- 3. Pierre Little 3. Jean Lamontanaro the video at a length capable 3. Russ Dillingham ing in less than two minutes. The Calais Advertiser The Weekly Packet of keeping viewers Award Winning News Sun Journal Garden and Orchard Planted watching. 2. Daryn Slover High production quality. Good Very pretty ad. River Arrest Sun Journal 2. Pierre Little Good spot coverage. feature. The video combined Oxford 250 with photos and a story makes Daily/Weekend The Calais Advertiser Video presents viewers with a Crews Fight Blaze of Historic a great overall package. 1. Marcie Coombs Sports Video wide range of sounds and vi- Bangor Daily News Home suals. However, it lacks a story Great breaking news cov- Daily/Weekend Marsh Realtors - Marsh Weekly and doesn’t provide back- 1. Gregory Rec Property Mgmt. erage of a structure fire. ground on the Oxford 250. Dramatic scene with concern 1. Morgan Mitchell Portland Press Herald Clever to include flash There were also no identifiers for a pet captures the viewer. St. John Valley Times Fighting Parkinson’s with images into each ad. Very Basketball player with intel- for those speaking. Good raw footage of first Boxing informative and nice visual lectual disabilities Great responders at work. I could 3. Ben McCanna Good overall package. art. sports feature. see other outlets wanting to Portland Press Herald 2. Linda Coan O’Kresik 2. Sales, David Pierce, Good job telling a great Freestyle footballer Patrick take clips from the footage story. Bangor Daily News Creative, Jake Laws to share the story. Good to Shaw The 87-year-old cemetery Morning Sentinel see the full and raw video of 2. Susan Johns This video is a nice addition groundskeeper Nice video. Kennebec Eye Care breaking news. The reporter Wiscasset Newspaper to the article it was published Good editing and solid audio. Easy on the eyes but very does a great job of gather- Sharing racing: Wiscasset with, but it doesn’t provide informative ad. Nice way ing information for viewers. Speedway much as a standalone project. 3. Russ Dillingham to target FSA?HSA patients Sun Journal Would be nice to see a pol- Short and to the point. Nice before eoy. ished and edited version that voice over and editing to Features/ Flying Over Fire and Ice cuts down the run time. get the message out quick Good use of drone footage, 3. Staff and clear. Lifestyle Video but the music levels were too Portland Press Herald 3. Eric Bailey, high, competed with the inter- Portland Symphony Samantha Hogan 3. Zack Miller Weekly views and other background Orchestra The Maine Monitor The Courier-Gazette 1. Charlie Stuart noise. Very nice homepage take- Alan Sipress talks Round and round: 50 years The Maine Monitor over. Love the artistic ele- Middle East of racing Bumbleroot Farm ment especially while adver- High production quality. A different kind of sport Among the highest production Best Digital Ad tising the arts. Very clean Hogan does a great job video with good production quality in the category. Longer Campaign and classic design while still conducting an interview quality. Good work gathering than most entries, but that drawing attention to the on camera. and sharing information. works well for a feature. Weekly subject! “

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ADVERTISING/CIRCULATION

Local ad House Wine Not a fan of this one. Would Daily/Weekend Stonington and Deer Isle Nice design and creativity! not sit down to read. 1. Callie Picard Nice ad.

Weekly 1 3. Amber Clark, Maia Zewert Bangor Daily News 3. Jean Lamontanaro 1. Pierre Little, The Lincoln County News Best Supplement Summer Camps Castine Patriot Cheryl Stabinski 100 Years of Family Owner- Reading though this summer Hot Deals on Local Books The Calais Advertiser ship Cover camp section made me so Clean ad, good graphic but Newspaper Delivery Kids Love the locals being used in excited! I remember bringing Weekly 1 could be jazzed up a bit. Loved using pics of the kids the campaign these brochures home to my delivering newspapers. Think 1. Jean Lamontanaro parents. Excellent layout! the message gets across that Daily/Weekend Island Ad-Vantages Self-Promotion Holiday Entertainment 2. Inside sales; supporting the newspaper 1. Staff Dawn Tantum, designer Weekly 2 supports local students. Portland Press Herald 2. Christine Dunkle Morning Sentinel “What a Week” CEO Profile The Camden Herald 1. Natalie Ladd 2. Heidi Anderson-Belcher, Fire Prevention Great format and idea. Wellness, 04/11/19 Portland Phoenix Jody McKee What’s better than having a Portland Ovations Playbill The Camden Herald 2. Carolina Rave, Callie Picard 3. Jean Lamontanaro catchy, rhyming headline? A Beautiful, clean ad. Chambers Jewelers, 05/02/19 Bangor Daily News The Weekly Packet cute mascot, that’s what! 2. Amber Clark and Beautiful, well photographed Dunnett Inc. Summer Guide 3. Staff Maia Zewert large ad. Great color and layout on Portland Press Herald The Lincoln County News these! Weekly 2 Photo Store Campaign 100 Years of Family 3. Jean Lamontanaro 1. Design Staff 3. Advertising Sales, Expertly executed house ad! Ownership Castine Patriot The Courier-Gazette Fine Dining at Oakland House Creative Staffs Lighthouses & Harbors, Great series!!

Attractive ad, would check Morning Sentinel 05/30/19 Adopt a Pet Best Circulation 3. Dan Dinsmore this place out if I were there! Great cover!! Great way to help the animals The Maine Monitor Promotion The Role of Nonprofit Weekly 2 in need and for the advertiser. 2. John Cross Journalism 1. Megan Hyson The The Republican Journal Weekly Lincoln County News N.C. Graduation Keepsake, 1. Cheryl Stabinski, Daily/Weekend Hunt Supplement/ 06/06/19 Pierre Little 1. Jake Law, creative services Very Powerful ad. Clean cover. The Calais Advertiser Special Section Morning Sentinel Newspaper Delivery Kids 2. Design and Sales Staff The 3. David Fickett Local Offers Weekly 1 This is a very creative way to Courier-Gazette Mount Desert Islander Very professional, nice 1. Staff allow your paper to provide Rockland Elks, 01/30/20 Out & About photography, layout Machias Valley home delivery to your cus- Attractive and elegant ad. Nice art but would like to see and message. News Observer tomers! I applaud you for not teasers to what’s inside. 3. Heidi Anderson-Belcher, Machias Wild Blueberry Festi- only benefiting your newspa- 2. Staff val Insert Jody McKee Daily/Weekend per but children in your area Portland Press Herald Central Maine Power The Republican Journal 2. Staff 1. Callie Picard as well. Pease Painting, 07/25/19 Eye catching and to the point. Island Ad-Vantages Bangor Daily News 2. Steve Edwards Nice looking ad. Spring Fever! Veterans Day 2019 Boothbay Register 3. Bridget Campbell Daily/Weekend 3.Staff This is a beautiful and poi- Don’t miss another moment Kennebec Journal gnant cover. It is respectful Women’s Expo 1. Callie Picard The Weekly Packet A great way to remind your and moving. I feel this had way too many Bangor Daily News Summer Guide readers of the importance of words to read and compre- Stompers New Year’s Eve your paper to the community. 2. Lindsey Leboeuf hend. Exciting ad and I want to go! Weekly 2 Morning Sentinel 3. Staff 1. Christine Dunkle, Farmington Fair 2. Staff The Lincoln County News Sales Staff This very creative. It also de- Waldoboro Sampling Best New Portland Press Herald The Courier-Gazette picts what a fair is all about. This is a creative way to show HUB Furniture North Atlantic Blues Festival, Revenue Idea Good Job. citizens who are not regular Great clean and visual! 07/04/19 Excellent lineage. readers just what they’ve Color on every page a definite 3. Staff Weekly 3. Sales, Betsy Weiss, Cre- been missing! plus. Outstanding. Portland Press Herald 1. Dan Dinsmore, Samantha ative, Lindsey Leboeuf Ken- Hogan, Connie Conner Holiday Gift Guide 2019 nebec Journal 2. Design, Sales Staff Daily/Weekend The Maine Monitor Gibson Leclair Best of the Best This cover was a bit too The Republican Journal graphic for me. Just doesn’t 1. Staff The Fate of Local Journalism Great visual with the adorable Out & About, 07/11/19 Portland Press Herald Great way to think outside the ducks! really scream Holiday to me. Lots of information. Good Stephen King Renewal box! lineage. Excellent layout. Brilliant! Excellent marketing. Best Young 2. Jayna Smith Campaign or 3. Staff 2. Staff The Calais Advertiser Series The Ellsworth American Reader Sun Journal Shop Local for Valentine’s Day Overview Engagement Idea Mechanic Falls promotion Always great to appreciate and Weekly 1 Very attractive section for an Gorgeous ad. encourage “shop local” Nice 1. Jean Lamontanaro excellent revenue source. Weekly job! The Weekly Packet Daily/Weekend 1. Staff 42 Years and Still Growing The Lincoln County News Self-Promotion Daily/Weekend 1. Amy Allen 1. Staff Forward! GSB Students Investigate Weekly 1 Every week, check out our ad Bangor Daily News Nice project! Clearly a lot of Bangor Daily News 1. Tie Pierre Little, to find out what’s in store for Maine Outdoors $ Adventure time was invested in these Discover Cheryl Stabinski you!” Love the ads incorporat- This is one of the most beau- young readers. Exciting layout and idea! tiful Outdoors section that The Calais Advertiser ing the pup and the weekly 2. Maia Zewert Newspaper Delivery Kids 2. Advertising and creative change keeps fans anticipating I’ve ever seen. Photos are awesome. Well written. The Lincoln County News Nice ad! I love that you still staffs what they’ll see each week. Lincoln Academy Job Shadow have paper boys/girls!! Kennebec Journal 2. Advertising, Creative staffs Good investment into this Getting Clarity on Cannabis Weekly 2 Morning Sentinel young reader. 1. Tie Jean Lamontanaro Great color and design 1. Staff Business Journal The Weekly Packet The Ellsworth American Win- This is the BEST Business Jour- 3. Samantha Hogan Take a piece of Maine home 3. Advertising and ter Harbor Coop nal I have seen. Great organi- The Maine Monitor with you! Nice clean ad! creative staff Very creative! Loved zation, content and photos. News literacy project/digital Makes me want to buy a Morning Sentinel each ad! newspaper High School news- book! Home of the Week 3. Nancy Fickett papers are a dying art. I like the concept but may 2. Staff Sun Journal Kudos for reinvigorating this 2. Jean Lamontanaro need to be in a different Mount Desert Islander Clarity on Cannabis student publication. Island Ad-Vantages category. Page 4 Maine Press Association October, 2020 SPORTS

at 45 2. Monique Labbe 3. Zack Miller Game Story Sports News Story The story did what it needed Castine Patriot The Camden Herald Weekly 1 Weekly 1 to do in using multiple MMA gives young girl a sec- Throwing it out there: 1. Mark Haskell 1. Zack Miller sources to convey the impact ond chance Nice story about My son The Camden Herald The Camden Herald of this coach’s death. Lots of a young woman overcoming These are both nice pieces Camden Hills’ yeoman over- Lost treasures: Daley brings long quotes, but they work challenges to continue her of work. The writer shows time effort baseball History is important in this type of story because dream of playing basketball. personality and insight while Stories about tough losses are and this story tells part of a they evoke emotion from the Good stuff. getting right to the point. reader. often the hardest to write. community’s history through 3. Morgan Mitchell Weekly 2 Game was well-detailed and baseball. It is interesting St. John Valley Times 1. Ken Waltz strong use of quotes. what you find in unexpected Sports Headline Teen girls earn Madawaska places. The Republican Journal 2. Sarah Craighead Dedmon football You have to enjoy it Reality check: No more fun Weekly 1 Machias Valley 2. Jessica Potila when youngsters get out of and games Very good at tell- 1. Ken Waltz News Observer St. John Valley Times their comfort zone to try a ing the story of the lockdown The Camden Herald The Machias Bulldogs Fort Kent student recog- new sport. Football takes a from the perspective of the Chute, let’s have a party: U.S. Great community support for nized tremendous work ethic and one feeling lost from the pan- National Toboggan I love the this basketball team. Story is Nice story and well-deserved dedication. Enjoyable read. demic. well done and shows a team recognition for the young wordplay. A bit long, but over- on a mission. man. Hope he has a long, all very appealing and makes Weekly 2 2. Holly Vanorse Spicer enjoyable career in this pro- me want to read the story. 1. Ken Waltz The Republican Journal 3. Ken Waltz, Zack Miller The Republican Journal Revs need to win revolution fession. 2. Stuart Hedstrom The Camden Herald Teenage Hayes Excellent column. I absolutely The Piscataquis Observer Late Kelly goal lifts 3. Joseph Cyr musher brothers loved your column about your Puck drops for Piscataquis Windjammers Houlton Pioneer Times son. I related to you as a par- County Ice Arena Like the 2. Holly Vanorse Spicer Solid story of an important SAD 70 revamps athletic, ent on so many levels. game played in difficult condi- co-curricular Interesting read pun, but at first, I didn’t get The Courier-Gazette tions. A good read. and comparison of other dis- what the pun meant at first, Feraco takes on running, 3. George Harvey being i dont know hockey fitness Penobscot Bay Pilot Weekly 2 tricts’ eligibility requirements. very well, the story gave con- 3. Sarah Hinckley At the heart of school sports 1. Mark Haskell Weekly 2 text and i could appreciate it Mount Desert Islander Very nice. The Republican Journal 1. Mark Haskell better. Umpire MacGown a fixture Champions’ meal: Vikings Daily/Weekend The Courier-Gazette 3. Heidi Murphy on the field again 1. Travis Lazarczyk Life in limbo: Uncharted wa- The Original Irregular Very well written story along Morning Sentinel ters Hot Winter Daily/Weekend with great artwork about the Sports columns by Travis Laz- Very good job. The writ- Clever use of wordplay. 1. Drew Bonifant baseball team. The pictures ing keeps the reader from Kennebec Journal arczyk Nickname column was on the jump page are great. thinking, “Oh no, another Weekly 2 Paul Vachon looks back thought-provoking and made a convincing argument to the COVID story.” It keeps them 1. Ken Waltz on 34 years 2. Mark Haskell readers as to why finding a The Courier-Gazette engaged. The Courier-Gazette I did a story about a retir- nickname for this school isn’t In usual classic playoff battle, Shellshocked: Griffith sinks ing coach and this one was 2. Mark Haskell crucial and shouldn’t be expe- Panthers The Courier-Gazette others in lobster crate gaunt- well done. He seems like the Softball, baseball, softball. let person you want your kids to dited. Gronk column told an Court pivot: Coach Breen engaging and inspiring story Lots to read about on the switches 2. Paula Roberts be coached by and it jumped with great details despite not front to draw people to the Very well written. The Lincoln County News off the page. rest of your sports section. Foes on the Field, but Gener- talking to the NFL star himself. 2. Will Kramlich 3. Mark Haskell ous Allies When the Chips Are Description of events sup- 3. Lynda Clancy Sun Journal The Republican Journal Down ported the lede perfectly. Penobscot Bay Pilot Busline League crossover A soccer family 2. Drew Bonifant Firefighters, ski patrol, rock games 3. Ken Waltz The headline and story about Kennebec Journal climbers Cute opening and good job The Republican Journal a soccer family was some- Sports columns by Drew Boni- and explaining the brackets. Mustang dynamo: Coolen thing that caught my atten- Daily/Weekend proves ‘special’ athletes tion immediately. This story fant Difference between first 1. Ernie Clark Daily/Weekend can come in smaller pack- had a lot of info in it and was and second in this category Bangor Daily News 1. Drew Bonifant ages well put together. was very close. A toss up, re- Deprey’s buzzer-beater lifts Kennebec Journal ally. This writer uses personal Caribou Daily/Weekend 3. Ernie Clark experience to evoke emotion. Wrestling: In Maine, main- I felt like I was at this intense Bangor Daily News Even non-MLB fans would taining weight The writer 1. Lee Horton Maine coach’s tough-love ap- game. The background in- uses a great creative lede to mourn the loss of Opening Sun Journal proach Very interesting topic formation about both teams catch the reader’s attention Day after reading Bonifant’s Kicking it with family about a coach that really made me aware that this immediately. The struggles I love using the sport you are column. In the other column, game was an important one of diet and weight loss are wanted to help his kids get he uses descriptive details to featuring and an old family to the next level. The quotes despite it being a State Cham- conveyed well through the term. put readers at what he calls pionship game. coaches and wrestlers, and the were great and I appreciate “”the greatest high school bas- history behind the beginning 2. Bob Conn the sub heads to break up the ketball game”” he’s ever seen. 2. Randy Whitehouse of the alpha weigh-in program Times Record topics. Because of that, it might now

Sun Journal ties it all together. Overall an Sharpe leads ‘grand’ win for be the greatest high school Red Storm thwart Vikings informative and detailed story. Dragons Using grand slam as basketball game I’ve ever read rally Sports Columnist part of a headline is always a about. This is a great story with a big 2. Travis Lazarczyk big attention grabber. Espe- Weekly 1 up and down ride that you Morning Sentinel cially when a team is behind. 3. Ernie Clark take the readers on. It was Augusta printing company 1. Ken Waltz Bangor Daily News really neat to see some of the apologizes An interesting story The Camden Herald Instant replay...; facts you integrated. that provides plenty of insight Sports Profile Hair, house, golf glue that Grandmother’s on a program mishap that binds Instant replay in high school 3. Travis Lazarczyk might’ve gone unnoticed by Weekly 1 These are great columns that has been a hot topic around Morning Sentinel bring a sense of nostalgia. some before reading the story. 1. Zack Miller the country for some time UMaine women win in OT to Writer showed great initiative halt Streaks are hard to break The Camden Herald 2. Monique Labbe now, and the writer does a in taking a small-scale story Icemen cometh: Zamboni The Weekly Packet great job of localizing it to and I felt like this was very and developing it into a hot drivers From the Sidelines support his narrative. He then important to the season to be topic of discussion. able to break it. I felt that the Who doesn’t want to drive a I really liked the column tells an interesting and unique game was really important 3. Randy Whitehouse Zamboni? Fun, about the coaches. It’s easy story about the discovery of and it made it an important Sun Journal interesting story of people for parents and even report- his grandmother’s athletic read. Oak Hill coach Doucette dies who love what they do. ers to be too hard on them. history. A memorable piece October, 2020 Maine Press Association Page 5 SPORTS that gives background to his 3. Ken Waltz Tournament pages a state championship win and followed Maine sports ever. basketball skills as well. The Camden Herald Awesome layout. Very eye used a lot of color. The two It also used cutouts which is Sports page design catching, but not too busy. stories were well written and I something that jumps off the Sports Page loved the bottom recap of the page. Weekly 2 3. Ken Waltz period by period breakdown.

Design 1. Nadean Gilliland The Republican Journal 3. Joe McLaughlin Sports page design Mount Desert Islander 2. Bill Stewart, KJ sports staff Bangor Daily News Weekly 1 Clean layout. Sports Page BDN, Sports page 022020 Kennebec Journal 1. Jeremiah Savage KJ page from Sept. 6, 2019 March 2, 2020 Class B Island Ad-Vantages Daily/Weekend This was a great throwback I like the use of black and Very clean design. Love the Eagles, Mariners rock GSA gym 1. Staff edition for deciding a player white and feel it was very well header. 2. Jeremiah Savage Sun Journal and team of the decade. It done. Not much white space The Weekly Packet 2. Ashley Carter True perfection really gave a lot of informa- and feel like this was a team Sports January 23, 2020 The Ellsworth American I really like that you focused on tion for someone who hasn’t effort. PHOTOGRAPHY/DESIGN

make this a very strong im- Arrest Kiss This was an incredibly tough Great color and composition. News Photo age. Great work. This one gets the first place category. All entries were Daily/Weekend Weekly 1 nod in a strong group of sub- striking in their own way. 3. Joe Phelan missions, mostly because the However, the lighting, con- 1. Michael G. Seamans 1. Monique Labbe Kennebec Journal moment is so fleeting and trast and composition on Morning Sentinel Castine Patriot Windsor voting unusual. this one set it apart. Using Firefighter portrait Ground Zero flag Voter art has the potential to the cloud reflection as a Beautiful and striking color Amazing shot. The flag and be boring some of the time. 2. Michael G. Seamans central element was very quality and detail. them men both being the fo- Thank you for making this Morning Sentinel well done. cus. The dark uniforms mak- one work. Wall of fire 2. Linda Coan O’Kresik ing the flag pop out. Love it. This image puts us in the 2. Joe Phelan Bangor Daily News Fair rider 2. Nina Mahaleris middle of this guy’s urgent Kennebec Journal Spot News Photo Striking focus on an obvious- The Star-Herald situation. Nice work. Pollen-covered bee ly fast-moving action shot. Presque Isle High School Weekly 1 This was an incredibly tough Gr�duation category. All entries were Capturing Kyle’s expression 1. Joseph Charpentier Scenic Photo makes the shot. Love the focus on this young Boothbay Register striking in their own way. The man but yet showing the Kostantinos Rigas arrested Weekly 1 focus and detail on this ex- 3. Shawn Patrick Ouellette looks of the fellow students Great shot and well worth 1. Annie Twitchell treme close up was no doubt Portland Press Herald along with him waiting with the wait. The Original Irregular difficult and required some Homeless teen excitement. Winter Sunset patience. The lighting/perspective 2. Anne Berleant Gorgeous colors and com- combination edges this one 3. Joseph Cyr 3. Russ Dillingham The Weekly Packet position as the sun sets with into third place. The lighting Houlton Pioneer Times Battling flames Sun Journal the colored clouds reflect- certainly creates a mood/ Sisters Amy Detour, left, and This is an excellent photo. I Foliage Fishing ing in the still water and the atmosphere and adds to the Rebecca Drew like that you caught one of This was an incredibly tough white snow and trees sur- shot. Love the mood of humor and the firefighters looking back category. All entries were rounding. Great capture fun captured in this photo. towards the camera. striking in their own way. 4-5 The clarity is awesome too. 2. Jayna Smith of these could have easily 3. Mark Robinson Picture Story The Calais Advertiser placed. Fall foliage is always

Weekly 2 Island Ad-Vantages A Doe and Her Fawn striking but the color quality Weekly 1 Water leak 1. Evan Houk Clear focus and lighting show and direction put this in the 1. Paula Brewer I really like the contrast in The Lincoln County News off the beautiful animals. top three. The Star-Herald Beach Burn this photo with the dark and C-47s visit Presque Isle Dramatic shot showing the spotlights. 3. Eli Forman People Photo Nice clear photos - even on flamage and smoke. Nicely Castine Patriot a cloudy day - of both the Weekly 2 Dyce Head at sunset cropped. Weekly 1 large crowd and enormous 1. Kate Cough Perfect placement to show aircraft. Great subject place- 2. Dick Broom 1. Nina Mahaleris The Ellsworth American off the beautiful sky. Nice ment for captivating photos. Mount Desert Islander Oak Street apartment fire focus on the lighthouse The Star-Herald LOOMING LARGE Lots of fire photos in the although it’s the last building John Kennedy with Hat 2. Monique Labbe Unusual scene, with a category, but this was the I see. 2. Joseph Cyr Castine Patriot cruise ship apparently next best one. Good composition, Houlton Pioneer Times Castine Town Common to a neighborhood. Nicely tightly cropped, nice action. Weekly 2 Aiden Macomber Great cropping, focus, emo- framed. 1. Christine Simmonds of Island Falls tion and variety of subjects. 2. Liz Graves 3. Stephen Betts The Courier-Gazette Mount Desert Islander Midcoast lens: 3. Anne Berleant 3. Staff The Courier-Gazette Update: Biplane North Haven The Weekly Packet Boothbay Register Rockland honors its war dead pilot credited Graduation Activities The texture, colors and fram- Ho, ho, ho! Interesting show. Has a bit Unusual photo. Good lighting, even in the ing set the mood - made me of a Norman Rockwell vibe Would have been the first- school gym! Great clear faces cold. Weekly 2 going on. Good composition. place entry if there had been 1. Christine Simmonds The and emotions. Love the vari- people in it. 2. Sarah Hinckley Courier-Gazette ety of grad caps shown. Mount Desert Islander Daily/Weekend 3. Christine Simmonds Southern Harbor House 1. Ben McCanna Taking a gander Weekly 2 The Courier-Gazette celebrates Great color and perspective. 1. Bisi Cameron Yee Portland Press Herald Firefighters respond to Everything about this photo Flag for fallen trooper’s The Lincoln County News smoke, damage 3. Jessica Clifford tells a story about Joe-ann. widow The Syrup Is Still Sweet The building has a storybook The Lincoln County News Great capture. Tough moment to witness The quality of the photos is vibe to it, which enhances Bluefields Farm and photograph, but these 2. Kendra Caruso really good - nice contrast the photo. And the smoke Nice color and effect coming moments demand that we The Republican Journal and color and tells the story flowing through the vent is a through the clouds. record them. Maine fisherman as well. nice element. 2. Rich Abrahamson Daily/Weekend 3. Sarah Thompson 2. Cyndi Wood Morning Sentinel Daily/Weekend 1. Troy R. Bennett Penobscot Bay Pilot The Ellsworth American Sousa memorial 1. Russ Dillingham Bangor Daily News Catching an expression There she goes Bold light and composition Sun Journal Spirit-pond-skiff Nice clear shot. Great angle. CONTINUED ON page 6 Page 6 Maine Press Association October, 2020 PHOTOGRAPHY/DESIGN

Really nice color and framing Nice job capturing the Not often you see such an 1. Jeremiah Savage The cutout makes the image AND tells the story. flames. extreme horizontal photo. Island Ad-Vantages seem life-like as if it were Nice job of being ready for Where can you park? jumping out at you and who 3. Fran Gonzalez Daily/Weekend the action. doesn’t love lots of color. The Republican Journal 1. Gregory Rec 2. Jeremiah Savage Bittersweet burn Portland Press Herald Daily/Weekend The Weekly Packet 3. Christine Dunkle Touring Through Time The Republican Good photography and com- Susan Anderson 1. Michael G. Seamans pelling storytelling. Great planning and execu- Morning Sentinel Journal 3. Cheryl Stabinski Specialty Page Design, tion. The foreground adds Singing coach The Calais Advertiser Daily/Weeknd 05/02/19 B to the quality and would be Fun, outside-the-box images Shop Local This Valentine’s Basic, yet elegant. The colors 1. Michael G. Seamans overlooked by some shoot- like this always engage read- Day Morning Sentinel ers. Good work. ers. Nice work. chosen for the color blocks Deadly Shade of Green Weekly 2 fit in the overall color theme. 2. Michael G. Seamans 2. Derek Davis I love the circular motion Part 2 1. Sarah Hinckley, Morning Sentinel Portland Press Herald created by arranging the Strong use of light and color Barbara Tedesco helped this one carry the Pandemic birthday visit Dive elements around the main Jeanne’s face makes this Unusual take on light for a Mount Desert Islander day. Good work. Where the waste goes body of the story. photo. A little too much the sports action image. 2. Brianna Soukup shooter had to deal with as Nice work. 2. David Fickett Daily/Weekend Portland Press Herald a distraction (glare, back- The Ellsworth American Opi- 1. Sally Tyrrell Ericson 3. Joe Phelan Cliff Island School ground image inside, etc.) ate prescriptions Portland Press Herald

(Part 1 of 2) but vibrant color and staging. Kennebec Journal Specialty page design Candid moments and and Championship basketball Lots 3. Jessica Ouellette The honest narrative helped this 3. Troy R. Bennett of eyes in this Maine Monitor Refu- 2. Jason Rathbun, Jack selection become a winner. Bangor Daily News moment create engagement gee Resettlement in Maine Hibert, Kathryn Skelton Kite flyer for readers and fans Sun Journal 3. Troy R. Bennett Beautifully structured, com- both. Greetings from Bangor Daily News position, toning, and per- Daily/Weekend Lewiston Ox pulling spective. 1. Jason Rathbun Bold use of telephotos and Illustration Sun Journal 3. Linda Kamp-Davis close-ups helped bring me A million dollars for a fire Bangor Daily News Weekly Outdoors page down in there with the ani- Sports Photo truck? mals; I could almost hear and 1. Christine Dunkle I love the idea of engaging the Weekly 1 smell the moment. The Courier-Gazette readers (ie, having to turn the Front Page 1. Joseph Cyr Bicentennial Birthday Bash Good work. whole page sideways). The The Star-Herald This a beautiful graphic and a Design graphic really made me even Central Aroostook vs. Fort serene page. Weekly 1 Feature Photo Fairfield more interested in reading Excellent shot. You were able 2. Samantha Hogan the rest of the article. 1. Jennifer Bryant Weekly 1 The Maine Monitor York County Coast Star to focus on the two athletes 2. Michael Fisher 1. Jayna Smith High Hour Alerts A 21st century blacksmith and great clarity. Portland Press Herald This is a simple but effective (8/2/19) The Calais Advertiser Seeking asylum Boy Scout at 2. Joseph Cyr graphic. Love everything! Great lay- Eye catching graphics. Really Flag Placement Aroostook Republican & out! 3. Samantha Hogan pulls the reader in! This is a very good pic. It is News The Maine Monitor 2. Heidi Murphy vivid and captures the heart- Caribou vs. Ellsworth Boys 3. Sharon Wood Paying for Defense The Original Irregular ache. Awesome job focusing on the Kennebec Journal This graphic does a great job Front Page Design two players. Very clear image Clinton biogas graphic of grabbing your attention Great Layout! 2. Chris Bouchard and great focus. The graphic was very explana- and providing useful infor- Aroostook Republican tory. Would be hard to mis- 3. Devin Higgins 3. Franklin Brown mation. & News understand the information Aroostook Republican Jumble the Clown The Weekly Packet Eagles battle for regional Daily/Weekend provided & News This is a good pic. Front Page Design You did an awesome job at championship 1. Michael Fisher Great shot. Especially in the Portland Press Herald Nice! The only criticism here capturing the clown’s Specialty Page is the bottom two articles emotion. rain. The clarity is great and Coronavirus capturing all the athletes and Excellent use of the color- Design are really tight. More White 3. Kevin Burnham focusing on the one with the box in the background. I Space Please. Weekly 1 Boothbay Register ball all in one picture was also thought the design was Weekly 2 The beginning of awesome. humorous and aligns clearly 1. Christine Dunkle the end with the text and the mes- The Camden Herald 1. Design and News Staff Specialty Page Design 4/25/19 Very interesting pic. I love Weekly 2 sage. The Courier-Gazette how you captured the fun 1. Zack Miller Beautiful page and cohesive Front Page Design, 06/27/19 2. Jack Hibert design. they were having. The Republican Journal 2. Christine Dunkle, Sun Journal Sports photo Will Congress matter 2. Jeremiah Savage Stephanie Grinnell Weekly 2 Serious kudos to the pho- The Republican Journal anymore? Island Ad-Vantages 1. Gabe Souza tographer for being ready Voter Primer Front Page Design, 09/05/19 The idea behind this The Maine Monitor to shoot this picture. Good A lot of information presented illustration is excellent but 3. Kim Slawson, Sarah E. Hands at work composition and I’m guessing in an easy-to-read format and the execution was not as Reynolds Nice shot. In this case, the it took some Photoshop work clear headlines. fingers tell the story better to lighten his face enough to clean as preferred and could The Republican Journal use something that Front Page Design, 12/05/19 than faces would. Good light- show his expression. Sports Weekly 2 creates a more ing and composition. An easy photography was the most 1. Christine Dunkle Daily/Weekend choice for first place. competitive category, and cohesive composition. The Courier-Gazette 1. Marla Hoffman this one is the best of the 2. Holly Vanorse Spicer 3. George Danby Specialty Page, 05/30/19 Sun Journal best. The Courier-Gazette Bangor Daily News More than just hot air Very well balanced both in Feature photo 2. Zack Miller Maine 200 element placement and color. 2. Becky Bowden I like the masks, which help The Republican Journal The design is a little busy for Bangor Daily News make the lady’s expression Sports photo me but I like the sketch-style I might have put a little more Apollo 11 at 50 even more noticeable. Unusual photo that makes a and I enjoyed all of the little space between the stories but striking image. details. overall, I really like this design. 3. Sarah Thompson 3. Sharon Wood

Penobscot Bay Pilot 3. Holly Vanorse Spicer 2. Nadean Gilliland Morning Sentinel Graphic A Deadly Shade of Firefighters from multiple The Courier-Gazette Mount Desert Islander Knox County Sports photo Weekly 1 Sweet art for your sweetheart Green October, 2020 Maine Press Association Page 7 WRITING

result of good old fashioned Freeport man killed farmer Impeachment puts Maine’s 2. Callie Ferguson News Story leg work. Well done. Good report and writing. Susan Collins Nice deep dive Bangor Daily News into her voting record. Good Found on a frozen lake Weekly 1 2. Annie Twitchell overview. Good storytelling of one 1. Bill Pearson The Original Irregular Political Story woman’s struggle with mental Boothbay Register Loon capture 2. Amy Calder illness in the prison system LePages working Fun story and the background Weekly 1 Morning Sentinel while weaving in details of the at McSeagulls information on loons was ap- 1. Ruth Leubecker Waterville coronavirus bigger picture. Fun story - unemployed Gov preciated. Who knew? Machias Valley panel working as a bartender. Well News Observer Good use of the fifth estate. 3. Christopher Williams 3. Jayna Smith written and enjoyable, a story Wild blueberry growers Sun Journal The Calais Advertiser both a local and statewide struggle 3. Steve Collins Former Lewiston cop’s drug Local Man in Custody After audience would enjoy. Chronicles small businesses Sun Journal history Rampage Timeline could have seeking protection and assis- Secretive Facebook pages 2. Pam Harnden been more clear. Would have tance from political leaders. Needed reporting with the Livermore Falls Advertiser liked to have known what set Good stuff. There were some growth of miss and disinfor- Investigative Middle school students do him off. mation on social media. their part grammar errors, though, Report such as ‘From farmers being Student involvement in help- Weekly 2 paid X in 2000...last year they Weekly 1 ing out in a crisis made for an 1. Sarah Thompson Courts Story received’ where ‘to last year 1. Sarah Craighead interesting story. Penobscot Bay Pilot only receiving x’ would have Weekly 1 You can keep the cat out of Dedmon 3. Daniel Dunkle been better. the bag 1. A.M. Sheehan Machias Valley The Camden Herald News Observer A well written, on the scene 2. Daniel Dunkle Advertiser Democrat Lobstermen fed up, facing Property tax spike descriptive article of a cat res- The Camden Herald Courage to ask for help drastic rules Thorough story Nice use of sources, quotes cue. In my opinion, this fit the Berry makes case Unflinching look at domestic about an issue important to and numbers. Good explana- definition of “spot news” - be- Streamlines the change pro- abuse and the roadblocks the local economy. Great job tions of different spending, ing on the scene and describ- cess to consumer owned utili- to leaving the situation, of covering more than one highlighting how those can saving and needs. point of view. ing events as they unfold. ties without using alphabet soup. Some grammar flaws. be overcome and a little 2. Liz Graves bit about how our business 2. Chris Bouchard Weekly 2 Mount Desert Islander 3. Joseph Cyr should adjust its coverage Aroostook Republican & 1. Barbara Walsh Three-day Coast Guard Houlton Pioneer Times News The Maine Monitor search Cary Plantation holds final 2. Jessica Potila Caribou agrees to pay $45,000 Maine ranks 9th in number of The bulk of the article ap- town meeting St. John Valley Times children peared to be written on Makes clear the reasons and Fort Kent group takes objec- Good investigation and clear “after-the-fact” interviews. It advantages to dissolution of tions information from both sides. 2. Lynda Clancy Clear, easy to understand Good references and follow Penobscot Bay Pilot was well written and a timely town government, addressing community article. The photo the concerns and fears of the description of the arguments through. Belfast, Rockport hospitals from each side, presented showed citizens watching residents but adding a hope- 3. Sarah Craighead Dedmon prepared high up in the story. rescue efforts on TV, so there ful voice. Machias Valley 3. Dick Broom was an indication of being on 3. Anne Berleant News Observer Mount Desert Islander scene. Weekly 2 The Weekly Packet Fraudulent horse trailer First responders stretched 1. Samantha Hogan Former Blue Hill treasurer website Nice use of informa- thin 3. Stephen Betts The Maine Monitor The Courier-Gazette ‘not guilty’ Follows the dots tion and sources. Excellent In a race dripping in cash through the sticky morass of inclusion of contact informa- Daily/Weekend Generator pinpointed as Well written, engaging profile cause of fire small town accounting clearly tion for reporting fraud. Very 1. Callie Ferguson, Josh Keefe piece on a candidate who and without bias. informative. Bangor Daily News There seemed to be a little isn’t in it for the money. too much “past tense” to the They wanted a home. Writer did a great job of Weekly 2 Weekly 2 Great in-depth look at the beginning of the article. For getting to the heart of the spot news writing, I like to 1. Sue Cover 1. Samantha Hogan economic and personal im- candidate and letting readers The Maine Monitor The Maine Monitor pacts on renters and land- see more unfolding action know who she is and what in the story, as if I’m there The disparities of deferred The High Cost of lords in distressed neighbor- motivates her. I liked the tone dispositions Poor Defense hoods. Great writing that watching it. The second part and the flow of the article. of the story concerning the The writer took what could Fantastic job. Great research. left this reader wanting even These types of articles are be considered a bland topic All of the information was more. fire truck accident was a little important in an election, as more spot news reporting. - deferred dispositions - and relevant. most voters will not have the put a face and life experienc- 2. Taylor Abbott I think I would have tried to 2. Samantha Hogan Morning Sentinel opportunity to sit down and es to the process. The article combine the two to create a have a heart-to-heart with The Maine Monitor Collateral damage: Farm- better sense of action. definitely breathed life into Stockpile Crash Great job. ington tenants Thorough candidates to get to know routine court matters. Daily/Weekend them. Clear research. Great inter- reporting on the surround- 2. Douglas Rooks views. ing residents and individuals 1. Donna Perry, 2. Becky Pritchard Portland Phoenix impacted by the blast. A very Russ Dillingham, staff Mount Desert Islander Emptying the ‘pods’ 3. Jordan Bailey worthwhile piece of report- Sun Journal The optometrist who An in-depth look at juvenile Portland Phoenix Prison or Profit Center? ing. Farmington explosion wouldn’t run incarceration. Explanatory Great research and interviews Excellent continuous updat- Nice to read a light-hearted and informative and multiple 3. Lindsay Tice on a problem that is probably Sun Journal ing throughout the day as political story! Good lede and sources. information came in. Strong opening graphs to draw the not well known to the public. CMMC could lose Medicaid, 3. Becky Pritchard Medicare reporting and writing makes reader (me) in. It led to an en- Daily/Weekend it a clear standout. (and love joyable historical read about Mount Desert Islander Important issues written in a Murder trial jury 1. Callie Ferguson, Erin Rhoda way to make it easy for the the drone photos!) a local family that helped shaped their community. shown Bangor Daily News reader to understand and 2. Amy Calder Concise, crisp trial reporting. Penobscot County Jail guards care about the issues. Morning Sentinel 3. Sarah Thompson Good writing, references Missing Waterville woman’s Penobscot Bay Pilot Daily/Weekend and further resources. Nice Spot News Story boyfriend Great research to Can robust dialogue fit 1. Eric Russell engagement offer and infor- identify the story and details Informative local article on an Portland Press Herald mation, as well as adding the Weekly 1 before police released any important topic in the State’s rush to judg- link for others to report such 1. Jessica Potila info. Strong reporting and community. ment issues. Good explanation and St. John Valley Times great detail really pull in read- Thorough reporting and line of action. The PDF for Brothers credit Scout ers. Daily/Weekend development of a long, com- further in-depth knowledge Troop 1. Caitlin Andrews, Michael plicated family’s story. Great for the reader is also a nice In depth story from a press 3. Matt Byrne, Dennis Hoey Shepherd writing and flow. Really well touch. release while on deadline, the Portland Press Herald Bangor Daily News done. CONTINUED ON page 8 Page 8 Maine Press Association October, 2020 WRITING

2. Tux Turkel, Tax filings show health group’s 2. Staff A well-written and interesting put a human face on a group Penelope Overton spending Portland Press Herald look into the world of birding. of people who are so often Portland Press Herald This piece does a good job of Coronavirus hits Maine It really made me feel like I de-humanized for political rea- Electric shock parsing financial information I like the bullet points in with was there alongside of these sons. There’s so much detail Fast to the point punch really from tax filings so that the the headlines. Very thorough. birders, learning new things here - every bit of which adds takes reader into the story reader can understand. Nice information box. Nicely right along with the writer. to the overall picture - and the fast. Nice bullet point sum- well-rounded. Story is complemented by writing is excellent. 3. Jessica Piper mary. Good use of numbers some really nice photos and and percentages. Interesting Bangor Daily News 3. Keith Edwards 2. Troy R. Bennett layout as well. personal testimonies of re- A new vaccine law Kennebec Journal Bangor Daily News Class ring lost 47 years ago sourcefulness of the custom- Clearly demonstrates the on- Kennebec County DA Malo- 3. Bob Keyes Wow! Fascinating story. It’s ers. Excellent followup conclu- going dilemma regarding man- ney admonished Very profes- Portland Press Herald written well, and gives just the sion. Writer sounds somewhat datory vaccinations and family sional. Good background. Why you can’t see Maine’s right amount of details. opinionated with a lack of concerns regarding choice in Nice followup. most iconic quotes or references. their medical care. I loved reading the experienc- 3.Steve Collins es of people from the area and Sun Journal 3. Meg Robbins Arts/Lifestyle how they viewed the painting. How a boy from the coast of Morning Sentinel Continuing Story Feature It’s great that it’s hanging back Maine State halts use of road sealant Weekly 1 up again. Well-done story with What a fascinating story! Well- Excellent follow-through. Nice Weekly 1 plenty of depth. 1. Susan Mustapich written and well-researched. variety in sources. Good con- 1. Anne Berleant The Camden Herald Definitely one that holds the clusions. The Weekly Packet Camden’s plans for the dams reader’s attention. Local blues man tunes in Feature Story This is very thorough and bal- Great story. Analysis anced reporting. Weekly 1 2. Anne Berleant 1. Sarah Craighead Dedmon Food Story/ 2. Nina Mahaleris Weekly 1 Castine Patriot Machias Valley The Star-Herald Feature 1. Stephen Betts Art, sounds and life at The News Observer Deadly Dilemma The Camden Herald Cannery No homeless shelters Weekly 1 Great reporting and storytell- Why are so Very well written. Lead is art. Easily picked as a top con- 1. Tina Oddleifson ing. The reporter really draws few students Pulls you into story. tender. Fantastic storytelling of The Weekly Packet you in. A very important subject that an ever-present issue in com- Local organic wild 3. Lisa Kristoff needs more exposure like this. 3. Anne Berleant munities. Excellent choice of Maine blueberries Boothbay Register Fine job of outlining the issue The Weekly Packet quotes and facts. Highlighting Really well done. Liked the and suggesting solutions. George Stevens Academy SThayerART ... Yes, the reasons a homeless shel- story of how the place was requests that S Thayer! ter is difficult to operate was a named. Good idea to have a 2. Anne Berleant Good, strong quotes. The Weekly Packet This reporter did a great job great informative choice. recipe to go along with the following the ups and downs story - and the picture made GSA trustees grapple with Weekly 2 of this story. And she cap- 2. Shawn Sullivan it even better! requests 1. Kate Cough tured one of the best photos York County Coast Star Wow! Tough situation. We The Ellsworth American 2. Joseph Cyr from a school board meeting “Passing of the keys” have something similar going Life on the wave Houlton Pioneer Times that I’ve ever seen in the Jan. (Nov. 8, 2019) on in Oklahoma with Epic Writing flows well with great Dance students get taste 2 paper. Great presentation of the Charter Schools. Not sure transitions and quotes. Thank emotional story. You human- Really enjoyed the writing - I understand the funding Weekly 2 you for taking a fun, interest- ize the issue of low-income trading tutus, etc. was a fun mechanism, but I applaud the 1. Samantha Hogan, ing quote and using it as a families. The quotes are well- intro. Managed to tell a fund- effort at transparency. Keep lead. This made me interest- placed and relevant to the raising story in a way people after them! Dan Dinsmore The Maine Monitor ed in painting and art, which topic. could get involved with! I normally am not! Beautiful 3. David Marino Jr. Indigent Defense in 3. Melissa Lizotte design presentation surely 3. Susan Mustapich The Star-Herald Maine The Star-Herald pulled in readers. The Camden Herald Facebook groups unite This series looked at so many Stanton Dearborn French fry stand An interesting commentary on angles and people. Fantastic 2. Sarah Hinckley remembered Enjoyed the embedded story our times. Facebook can be job. Mount Desert Islander This could’ve been just a basic, of how the owners met. so useful, yet so dangerous. 2. Sue Cover, Julie Pike, Tremont teachers stretch “name gets added” story, Good job. Weekly 2 Dan Dinsmore themselves yet you dug deeper and gave 1. Wendy Andresen The Maine Monitor A fun, interesting take on a voice to the struggle it took to Weekly 2 The Courier-Gazette Due Process: Inside Maine’s school arts story! Good writ- actually get the name on the 1. Kendra Caruso Broccoli rabe and kale Stromboli County Really fantastic and ing and flow with plenty of wall. Well done. The Republican Journal Love the lede, good way to thorough job with this series. quotes. Vaccine referendum ignites Weekly 2 draw the readers in. controversy 3. Peter Weed, 3. Christine Dunkle 1. Steve Solloway 2. Sarah Hinckley Dan Dinsmore, Gabe Souza The Courier-Gazette 2. Lynda Clancy The Maine Monitor Mount Desert Islander The Maine Monitor Thinking outside the box, Penobscot Bay Pilot Another death in Passing the torch on church Help Wanted: The Immigrant 05/23/19 Interesting and good ‘Problems bigger than school’ the family pie sale Opportunity flow. Love the lead “For a This is a wonderful story. Like the way your incorporate Fantastic look into the prob- mime, Scot Cannon is surpris- 3. Darren Fishell people who love going to the lems and solutions. ingly talkative. 2. Samantha Hogan The Maine Monitor The Maine Monitor pie sale. The $132M electricity rip-off Daily/Weekend Stuck in the stack Daily/Weekend 3. Evan Houk 1. Hannah LaClaire This is a great story and is so Daily/Weekend 1. Abigail Curtis The Lincoln County News The Times Record timely. Very well written. Bangor Daily News Bristol Couple Begins ‘Encore 1.Randy Billings Marji Greenhut reflects on a Sharon Carrillo murder trial Career’ Portland Press Herald career This story painted 3. Ken Waltz Good addition of contact Great way of outlining their Maine State Police may be such a vivid picture, both of The Courier-Gazette information to report similar Like beloved Buffett song, Ron plans. spying the location (I want so badly to cases. Nice links to related Belyea Wow! Very in-depth piece walk on those original floors!) stories, and the information I liked this. I enjoyed the read. Daily/Weekend with good sourcing. Clearly and the artist, which makes it given actually tempted me Awesome tribute. 1. Sam Schipani lays out the pitfalls of technol- not just a good feature story to click and read more about Bangor Daily News ogy vs. transparency when it but a great one. Daily/Weekend comes to privacy rights. Great the State’s work in this area. Maine researchers job! Heart-grabbing human inter- 2. Mark Laflamme 1. Rob Wolfe finding new ways est testimony from family Sun Journal Portland Press Herald Great story about how Maine 2. Lindsay Tice members. Both sides well ‘Amazing.’ ‘Exciting.’ Asylum seekers defy death is tackling a specific prob- Sun Journal represented. ‘Fascinating.’ Great use of story-telling to lem. The story outlines the October, 2020 Maine Press Association Page 9 WRITING challenges and explains the 3. Jessica Clifford about the process of trying 2. Evan Houk Not Cutting It partnership between The Lincoln County News new things. It was interesting The Lincoln County News A serious headline f business and research in ‘That’s Where I Belong’ to read, and I enjoyed read- Review: Maine Musicians or a serious story. creating new opportunities ing not just about the process Perform to solve a problem. Daily/Weekend but also some of the extra News Headline 1. Staff 3. Kristen Lindquist background information. My Sun Journal Penobscot Bay Pilot 2. Meredith Goad favorite part, though, was Weekly 1 Power of Faith On Millay and Mount Battie Portland Press Herald how much personality was 1. Joseph Charpentier Is there a restaurant bub- These stories touch the heart in the columns. Sam has a Boothbay Register without being preachy. They Daily/Weekend ble strong writing voice, and I 1. Rob Tukey ‘Life is a fish and then you make the point of the power I like the newsy angle of this love that. Sun Journal fry’: Bet’s Fish Fry fundraiser story touching on an impor- without felling forced. Encore fairs fine for BCA tant economic development 2. Mark Laflamme 2. Scott Thistle Thought the content was well What a delicious head! Enter- aspect of a busy community. Sun Journal written and I could have read taining for a light-hearted and The story outlines the fragil- Portland Press Herald Street Talk Organizers turn to more. important story. ity of the profit margins for I love the contrast of the two churches most restaurants. I certainly columns. The column on opi- 2. Andrew Ross 2. Anne Berleant can see the opportunity for This illustrated the strength oids and Narcan was thought- Portland Press Herald Castine Patriot a follow-up regarding how of grassroots efforts that can ful and sobering - and I admit Dine Out Maine Hungry for clams? Be ready to COVID has impacted the work for conservative values my heart broke at the para- Most restaurant stories tend dig deep restaurant industry. as well as progressive ones. graph about the police officer to go off track. I would like to Excellent double meaning It made me want to stop and who was so willing to save eat there. verb and image appropriate 3. Lindsay Tice look up how the petition others and then died of an to the story. Simple and direct 3. Judy Harrison Sun Journal drive and election went. overdose himself. The column to grab the readers. Bates College offers upper- about working from home Bangor Daily News 3. Judy Harrison class cuisine made me laugh out loud, liter- ‘Fun Home’ soars with 3. Susan Johns Bangor Daily News This story sure made me ally. Watch that “harmless flir- perfection Wiscasset Newspaper want to try the cuisine at After 30 years, former I don’t know exactly what Dollar General sign a no go Bangor Floral tation” with Gladys! You never Bates College. A very solid know where it could lead! it was about this story, but I after no show and informative article. Just a feel good story. I loved quickly lost interest. Creativity in a single column the quotes about wanting to 3. Bill Nemitz headline takes real talent. see what God had in store Portland Press Herald Great job. Religion/ when a church reaches out to Bill Nemitz Feature Headline an underserved congregation. Best piece about a cooking Weekly 2 Spirituality Weekly 1 pot I have ever read! What 1. Dan Dinsmore 1. Jackson Long Weekly 1 an interesting story! It was The Maine Monitor The Camden Herald 1. Anne Berleant Local Columnist so well-written as well. The Another death column about the struggle Strolling through the colon Castine Patriot Weekly 1 in the family of hospital visits during the This is personal, but still the Maine CEO changes self, 1. Dee Menear 2. Jess Beer company time of COVID-19 was also The Original Irregular best way to tell the public The Franklin Journal well done and heart-breaking Not your typical church page Wandering Orchard to Keg about how we feel when our inspirational story. Well writ- to read. A very strong writer papers are killed, and what it 2. Paula Brewer with a way of telling a story 3. Jayna Smith means to them as well. ten, holds the reader’s at- Aroostook Republican - though the columns read a The Calais Advertiser Great headline, simple and tention on a spiritual subject City to put a leash on irre- without becoming preachy or & News little like news articles. powerful. Walkabout: Aroostook sponsible dog owners maudlin. Good work. 2. Cyndi Wood 2. Morgan Mitchell 3. Morgan Mitchell Critic’s Award Weekly 2 The Ellsworth St. John Valley Times St. John Valley Times 1. Evan Houk American Mizpah brings healing to Morgan’s recipe series Weekly 1 The Lincoln County News Very hungry caterpillars mourners 1. RJ Heller Time Marches On Sometimes you don’t need Nice blending of informa- Weekly 2 Machias Valley Makes you feel sad that a a verb. Tells the story to tion on an upcoming event, 1. Emma Testerman News Observer tradition is ending, but happy capture readers’ instant at- with the spiritual impact the The Courier-Gazette Book Review - One Man’s that the town is heading in a tention. Dingbat from Away Meat technological direction. Good place has had on people. I 3. Faith DeAmbrose would like to have learned a Love it! Good writer. I like Wow! Now, that’s a book job. your courage in standing up review! I not only want to Mount Desert Islander little more about Richard and 2.Staff Bar Harbor bagger bests com- for what you believe. Creative read the book, I want to come the people whose lives have The Maine Monitor petition Bags $10K bounty and clever. Well done. to Maine so I can do it on been touched. But overall Due Process Terrific alliteration to add good story. the beach and experience 2. Kris Ferrazza all those sights and smells. Very well written interest to a story most would and in-depth piece. 3. Natalie Boomer The Courier-Gazette Extremely well done. have ignored. The Beat Goes On The Calais Advertiser 3. Letitia Baldwin Entertaining writer. You had 2. Lisa Kristoff Daily/Weekend Good Friday The Ellsworth American Boothbay Register 1. Zack Aldrich Good story about wonderful me in the barn with you and Material girl Fishin’ for Fashion show Portland Press Herald event, nice. Could have the pony. I bet people look Good job and showcasing a Enthusiastically written, ‘Jeopardy!’ streak is over, but benefited from less about forward to your writing. passion. what people did - pouring complete with exclamation bartender gave it his best 3. Natalie Ladd water into containers - and points!!! What a cute idea. Daily/Weekend shot Extraordinary head- Portland Phoenix The descriptions were excel- line on an ordinary story to more about why - tradi- Leftovers columns by Natalie 1. Staff tion, worship, etc. This story lent. grab readers and make them Ladd Bangor Daily News makes me want to worship smile. Beautiful tribute to your 3. John Reisman The buzz of the county with St. Ann’s on mother. First, second and The Calais Advertiser Double play on words 2. Staff Good Friday. third place in this category Freedom Studies without being trite Bangor Daily News Intriguing opinion piece, but appropriate and worthy Winterport farmer fights to Weekly 2 could easily be rearranged. Good, creative writing. it’s kind of all over the place. of the story. save his bacon A reader-at- 1. Sarah E. Reynolds I’m not sure what the point tention grabbing headline on 2. Sally Tyrrell Ericson The Republican Journal Daily/Weekend was. an important story. Clergy: Faith Portland Press Herald 1. Sam Schipani Do you take this van? 3. Mark Laflamme, inspires politics Weekly 2 Bangor Daily News Originality and fun headline Carl Natale 1. Dick Broom 2. 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The Courier-Gazette smoking meat... Mount Desert Islander Smell that? Manure spreading Ashley Bryan shares Making the transition from I tried making mozzarella 3. Ben Pinette in L-A sure makes scents prison. I love the concept of writing ‘Infinite Hope;’ Kennebec Journal CONTINUED ON page 10 Page 10 Maine Press Association October, 2020 WRITING

Guaranteed to attract reader lays out the issues regarding public discussion. won’t find in big newspapers. Seeding salmon on Downeast attention. the immigration crisis through Love it! rivers Well-written piece. I the eyes of the asylum seek- 2. Matt Gagnon particularly enjoyed the injec- Editorial ers involved. A very solid Bangor Daily News 2. Susan Johns tions of humor said by the piece. Define emergency; The next Wiscasset Newspaper subject and the writer with Weekly 1 100 years Great subject and Paddlers: Dam’s the “involuntarily slides to 1. Steven Porter 3. Susan Young, Matt Junker well documented to point out new opening their destination,” line.

York County Coast Star Bangor Daily News a problem often ignored. Well written. “Voters should uphold Child welfare system; Jail 3. Jayna Smith Maine’s Child Welfare System 3. George Smith 3. Melissa Lizotte The Calais Advertiser Maine’s vaccination law” -- this editorial spells out the Kennebec Journal The Star-Herald Bald Eagles Dying An excellent piece on a vital heartbreaking consequences Opinion columns by George Presque Isle community High Good and informative article issue. Funny how timely it of what is going on in the Smith interest story on a problem many readers This puts a face on an issue of turned out to be, isn’t it? The child welfare system. It points Weekly 2 may not have been aware facts and figures included cer- out that the mother is a vic- obviously local importance. of and might lead people to tainly bolster your argument tim, too, and that there needs My only suggestion to im- 1. Ken Waltz, Holly Vanorse make changes on their own. and, I would hope, make it to be more investment in sup- prove would be to tighten it Spicer hard to support the other port and intervention. up a bit and offer up some The Courier-Gazette Weekly 2 viewpoint. Great work! And I possible hoped-for outcomes. Chute, let’s have a party 1. Stephen Rappaport had to check - so glad “no0” I knew from the title of the The Ellsworth American won the day! Opinion article I was going to enjoy it. Lobstermen: rules threat- Columnist Editorial Great job. Not only is it infor- en 2. Nathaniel Barrows mative, it is also as cute and Excellent unbiased coverage Island Ad-Vantages Cartoonist Weekly 1 “punny” as the title. of a topic relevant to your Lobsterman’s rally makes his- Weekly community. You gave voice to tory 1. Ruth Leubecker 2. Ken Waltz the members of your commu- Good job on a complex issue Machias Valley 1. Glenn Chadbourne The The Republican Journal nity’s lobsterman, while also that is important to your News Observer Lincoln County News Edito- Young Waldo County musher The View Downeast examining the issue at hand community. Although it was rial Cartoonist Very good article. Love the pic Head and shoulders above during the NMFS session. not part of your entry, I was Editorial cartoons aren’t just and how you explained the the other entries. Cogent, impressed to see the “oppos- drawings, they are first and legacy. fact-based news and opin- 2. Marina Schauffler ing view” piece on the same foremost editorials, they ion in a readable package. 3. Kate Cough The Maine Monitor express ideas. There were A breaking wave: A critical page. This is a real service to Leubecker is a credit to her The Ellsworth American the readers. better artists in this competi- time community and her vocation. tion, but no better editorial The Mind Game It was a pleasure to read her Very well written. Good job. Extensive investigation into 3. Nathaniel Barrows cartoonists. From the pan- climate change hyperlocally work. icked TP running from the The Weekly Packet Daily/Weekend focused on your community. mob to the wide-eyed child How we age and die 2. Paula Brewer 1. Lindsay Tice The infographics provide shocked at what politics in Tough subject, especially with The Star-Herald Sun Journal much needed visual interpre- the deaths of two prominent Walkabout: Aroostook 2019 entails, these entries are Nature Therapy: It’s more tation of the date you collect- people. You handled it well. Thought provoking and en- funny, thought-provoking and than a walk ed. Informative and engaging. tertaining. And I think cursive impactful. Good Job. Well done! Loved that there 3. Stephen Betts Weekly 2 should make a comeback as 2. E.A. Williams was a kid with a story, but The Courier-Gazette 1. Daniel Dunkle well. The Star-Herald also research, and concrete These are the The Courier-Gazette 3. Shawn Sullivan E.A. Williams advice. toxic chemicals Put transparency on council Excellent art, upbeat, encour- agenda York County Coast Star 2. Amy Calder Great insight into a local Greetings from Sanford aging messages in a field in Morning Sentinel issue. You provided your 2. Staff Touching, personal stories which it is easy to become Waterville couple community with important The Republican Journal that give you a window into cynical. This community is takes part information about chemicals Solar can been a boon the writer’s world without blessed to have an artist of Loved the writing - so in their environment they this caliber contributing to wouldn’t have known before. 3. Liz Graves sounding like his diary. Very descriptive and interesting. nice work. their newspaper. Great presentation of the Mount Desert Islander 3.-tie Deirdre Fleming Harmless history? 3. Joe Marshall topic. Weekly 2 Portland Press Herald Mount Desert Islander Why catch-and-release Daily/Weekend 1. Jill Goldthwait Bar Harbor, Twilight Zone, Daily/Weekend is killing 1. Judith Meyer Mount Desert Islander Super Groundhog Day Nice 1. Matt Hongoltz-Hetling, Too many commis- Really informative, managed Sun Journal work on topics of local inter- staff sions? to convey critical counter- This is why the Meserve est. I especially liked the little Morning Sentinel Great writing style. Nice ca- intuitive facts. case In an isolated Inuit commu- dence and thorough presen- guy in the corner. Even though I don’t know 3.-tie Aislinn Sarnacki nity tation of subject. anything about this case, this Daily/Weekend Bangor Daily News 2. Kevin Miller editorial sums up very well 2. Randall Poulton 1. George Danby The wildlife Maine has lost Portland Press Herald who was involved, what has The Republican Journal Bangor Daily News Deeply researched, Households are awash in happened and the chaos and Patiently awaiting the golden Workweek, March Madness, well written. ‘forever chemicals’ consequences. It also strikes years Compelling writing. Hoarding 3. Andrew Rice an empathetic balance by Nice subtle wit. To the point. well done. Easy acknowledging this case will to understand. I like the way Environmental Sun Journal Plant stops sending bring heartache for years to 3. Andrew Marsters Danby handles every day is- Story sludge come. It sums up very well Portland Phoenix sues. the problem(s) and what the Andrew Marsters: A View Weekly 1 expected outcomes can be. from the Hill Andrew paints 2. Steve Meyers 1. Sarah Craighead Dedmon Business Story And, it also puts the readers beautiful pictures with his Portland Press Herald Machias Valley on notice that the newspaper words. Steve Meyers News Observer Weekly 1 Good professional cartoons. will wade through all these Daily/Weekend Fishermen contest 1. Anne Berleant issues and consequences in Hard-hitting, informative, The Weekly Packet the most compassionate way 1. Greg Kesich factual, emotional and in- Main CEO changes self, possible -- but it won’t back Portland Press Herald Outdoors Story cludes both sides of the issue company down from the story. Greg Kesich: The View From presented from a local and Love love love this story from Here Weekly 1 national perspective. This beginning to end. Nice quote 2. Greg Kesich An obviously (at least in my 1. Jessica Potila story has it all. to end story. Portland Press Herald part of the world) controver- St. John Valley Times Welcome home, sial topic, well documented Allagash guide bags 2. Sarah Craighead Dedmon 2. Lisa Kristoff asylum seekers and lined out. I’m sure this monster buck Machias Valley Boothbay Register I like the way this editorial generated a great deal of This is the kind of stuff you News Observer Windjammer Emporium October, 2020 Maine Press Association Page 11 WRITING

Good lead. Really interesting topic of a Weekly 2 Health Story 1. Colin Woodard Well written. hobby turned into a growing 1. Samantha Hogan Portland Press Herald business. Well-written, and The Maine Monitor Weekly 1 Maine’s emergency medical 3. David Marino Jr. with lots of information that response Failing to thrive 1. Lisa Kristoff The Star-Herald held my interest. The top two stories were so New manager, Nicely done with an obvious Boothbay Register good it was hard to select the local businesses 3. Kathryn Skelton large amount of research ‘Go green’ has a whole new best. This entry edged out the High interest kind of story. Sun Journal and time spent on this big meaning second place story because it Multiple sources quoted. Soaring ‘high’: More Maine project by the writer. Writer Great story! Way to think out- not only addressed a major is- Well written. farmers Interesting look into does an excellent job of side the box on the best way a new farming industry. Well- presenting both sides of the to approach this subject. Well sue facing literally every com- munity, it provided clear data Weekly 2 written and hits on all the issues. written and told. and solid information on what 1. Darren Fishell important points. A thorough piece of writing. 2. Chris Bouchard needed to be done to address The Maine Monitor 2. Stephen Betts The $132M Aroostook Republican the problem. Thoroughly Education Story The Courier-Gazette & News researched, well sourced, electricity rip-off Funding formula hurts Fantastic information. Easy to Community shares stories of clearly explained. The report- Weekly 1 RSU 13 understand. Great hardship Great story that I er truly did his community a 1. Joseph Charpentier A common trap of articles connection to the com- appreciated the writer not public service. Kudos. Boothbay Register about funding is to get “over quoting” when it is munity and the concerned 2. Lindsay Tice Committee hires new princi- bogged down in the num- tempting in a story like this. individual. Sun Journal pal bers. This article does not The writer gets straight to the 2. Peter Weed This was obviously a fast- do that. The explanation and Regulators focus on heart of what the people be- Lewiston’s The Maine Monitor paced meeting with several what it means to the district ing interviewed were trying to The Immigrant Opportunity people chiming in, so the and community is well done. A strong story on a difficult get across. subject but one that must Great connection to the com- reporter did a good job of 3. Johanna S. Billings munity. Great handling of a keeping up with what was 3. Ruth Leubecker be addressed. Though a bit re- The Ellsworth American petitive (I can still recall how subject that can be sensitive. happening. It had a good Rural schools struggle to Machias Valley Easy to understand the infor- flow to it and was easy to News Observer many complaints were made recruit staff against the facility) it is a story mation. understand. Good story on a problem CRH nurses fight to keep hos- pital alive that needs to be told and was 3. Fran Gonzalez 2. Chris Bouchard not many people in the told well. The sidebar on what community might not real- An important and well-written The Republican Journal Aroostook Republican story about a subject that to look for in a nursing facility Shuttered church is new & News ize. The writer does a good was a nice touch. job of giving the hard facts could impact many in the home MSSM ranked best high community. Great quotes. Good job school and the impact on the 3. Meg Robbins showing the importance to This was well written and people involved. Morning Sentinel Weekly 2 Farmington doctor the community. informative. It did a good job Daily/Weekend 1. Liz Graves leads by example of giving a perspective from Mount Desert Islander Good story on a timely issue, Daily/Weekend different people. 1. Taylor Abbott 1. Penelope Overton Morning Sentinel Alzheimer’s disease but I wanted a little more. Portland Press Herald 3. Stuart Hedstrom Skowhegan bathroom-gen- researchers The reporter touched on some issues facing the LGBTQ Maine’s Route 1: Lobster The Piscataquis Observer der issue 2. Christine Simmonds shacks Group working to bring play- community when it comes to 2. Eesha Pendharkar The Courier-Gazette Lots of detailed information, ground healthcare, but more specifics Bangor Daily News Former Union resident This was a good story that would have been nice. I was and the story does a great Bangor High students told of may have helped benefit the 3. Charlotte Boynton left wondering about privacy job of painting a picture of suicide the whole journey along the children in the community. The Lincoln County News issues. What does the Afford- route. It was easy to follow and it 3. Rachel Ohm Drug Counselor able Care Act say, if anything, 2. Taylor Abbott had good journalism Portland Press Herald from Wiscasset about this issue? Well writ- Morning Sentinel practices in the reporting Cape Elizabeth students fault ten, but a bit anecdotal. Still a Bigelow Brewing expanding and writing. school Daily/Weekend good read. SPECIAL AWARDS

Freedom of InformationGreat and what is being done to fix Firefighter portrait.JPG To is great! I think the Service Freedom of quotes from the councilors the situation me this is a very emotional Directory might be a better fit Information that help prove your point. shot. And it’s well framed with the classifieds. Great follow through with Best in Show and the colors are vibrant. 3. The Original Weekly keeping the public informed. But mostly it’s the expression Weekly 1 Irregular 1. Samantha Hogan This was a tough category on the chief’s face. Beautiful Eli Forman The diversity of advertisers is The Maine Monitor to judge because all entries The Weekly Packet and striking color quality and very good. Some work could Indigent Defense in Maine were fantastic. WP Brooklin fire stream detail. be done on design and color Fantastic research coupled The poignancy of this photo ads to make them easier to with a human element. This Daily/Weekend was a tough category to speaks volumes. The ethere- Advertising read. The distribution of ads 1. Staff alness of the firefighters in judge because all entries throughout provide a great Sun Journal the background lends to the General were fantastic. flow. Fun to read! Freedom of haunting feeling of loss. The Excellence 2. Staff Information sun shining through the smoke Weekly 2 The Camden Herald Very, very thorough on is a great technical feature. Weekly 1 1. Mount Desert Islander Freedom of Informa- several cases and excellent 1. The Calais Advertiser The The layout and placement of tion follow-through. Weekly 2 layout and distribution of ads advertising is great! I loved Great tenacity to get the full 2. Staff Evan Houk throughout the publication the pink paper section with story. You explained it well Portland Press Herald The Lincoln County News is great! The original design the “Draw Your Mom” and and stayed neutral in the Freedom of Information Bell Ringer - work on the ads is very nice. hope it was well supported by face of such a tragedy. Fan- Impressive follow-up. Aug. 22, 2019 Easy layout to follow! Great advertisers. The pull out Res- tastic job. This was a tough Crisp, clear, nice framing and work! taurant Guide is great! Great category to judge because all 3. Eesha Pendharkar use of horizontal lines. Ads! entries were fantastic. Bangor Daily News 2. Boothbay Register This Bangor school Daily/Weekend The use of color positions and 2. The Ellsworth American 3. Staff secludes Michael G. Seamans color ads is very good! The Great layout, great ad The Courier-Gazette Would like to see more on this Morning Sentinel design work on the color ads CONTINUED ON page 12 Page 12 Maine Press Association October, 2020 SPECIAL AWARDS placement and very good use Classified section was visu- 3. Sun Journal Good mix of local news, Weekend of color space to upsell ads to ally appealing with a mix of strong editorial page, great 1. Maine Sunday color. The “Yellow Pages” is a photos and in column ads. General classified section and well Telegram great advertising idea and it Enjoyed the Holiday Home, designed ads. Layout is clean Amazing CMP investigation looks great! Please consider Food & Traditions promotion Excellence Print and easy to read. Colorful with six pages of stories, selling a sponsor to run with with the Sneaky Raccoon. (He and well-composed photos. photos and coverage that tell your TV listings. was so sneaky, we never did Weekly 1 Good in-depth reporting in the full story. Striking feature find him!) However, the un- 1. York County Coast Star July 25 feature. 3. The Lincoln and news photos. Strong re- fortunate typographical error This is the complete pack- porting, beautiful front-page County News in the ‘Shop Local’ promotion age - good news coverage, 2. The Republican The distribution of ads Journal feature designs and solid ad (pg. B2) in the Thanksgiving well written; good layout with design. throughout is good. The Day edition caused significant strong headline writing and Lots of local news, strong use of color is good and the point reduction by the judges good photos/reproduction; reporting, good ad design 2. Bangor Daily News designs look very nice. Please that it placed third in the ‘Ad- and excellent political cover- and easy-to-read classified Impressive advertising consider selling a front page vertising General Excellence’ age. Good to see an opinion section. Layout could use content! Good use of white ad for layout and revenue. category. page, although we’d have more white space. space but photos could be preferred to see locally writ- Daily/Weekend 3. The Courier Gazette larger. Like obit and classified ten traditional editorials in pages. 1. Portland Press General addition to columns. The only Lots of interesting local Herald Excellence Digital other suggestion is playing at news, but stories need more 3. Central Maine S Overall layout very clean and least a few of those great pho- white space. Good use of unday crisp’. Nice use of color, and open records requests and Best use of photos in this Weekly 1 tos bigger for more oomph. excellent reproductive qual- coverage. Good ad design division. Front page design is 1. The Camden Herald Overall, a great job. ity. Very impressive Service and easy-to-read classified interesting and leads reader A nice site that’s full of con- Directory in the Classified 2. The Weekly Packet section. Beautiful and thor- inside. Good local news tent and easily navigated. section. The Home Improve- Good-looking tab, well laid ough arts section. coverage. ment Section had a robust 2. Wiscasset Newspaper out. Writing is strong, but number of ads and was very Full of news. Easily navigated. some leads are just too long - Daily Individual nicely executed. Maine Today trying breaking them up. Ads 1. Portland Press Herald 3. The Calais Advertiser is an excellent weekly addition are especially attractive and Beautiful page design and Awards Clean and simple look. Easily to the Herald – ads were well add to the overall effective- use of photos throughout. found local stories. Provid- Journalist of the Year designed to fit the publica- ness of the newspaper. All in Good use of white space. ing color digital issues when all, a very good product which Randy Billings, tion’s audience. Strong reporting and local Portland Press Herald they may be black and white we are sure the community coverage. Good ad design 2. Kennebec Journal in print is a plus. Great work appreciates. and service directory. Nicely laid out, with good use with the free subscription to Advertising Person of of color in ads. “Pigskin Picks” “Hometown Heroes” pro- 3. The Star-Herald 2. Bangor Daily News the Year promotion and Gardiner Days gram. Good-looking paper full All local news on front pages. Joanne Alfiero, of Light’ signature pages were of well-written news and Good use of white space but Portland Press Herald well executed, (including ad Weekly 2 articles. Like that you play most photos could be larger. content and design). 1. The Maine Monitor photos big enough for impact Strong advertising in count Unsung Hero when appropriate. Especially and design! Wish design of Carl Natale, 3. Bangor Daily News 2. Penobscot Bay Pilot liked your treatment of the This newspaper scored 130th Anniversary had been Sun Journal 3. The Courier-Gazette girls’ championship basketball extremely high amongst the stronger. team. Good job. Bob Drake judges. Overall quality of the Daily/Weekend 3. Morning Sentinel newspaper was excellent - Weekly 2 Good local coverage on front Young Writer 1. CentralMaine.com (KJ) Nice use of color, excellent 1. The Ellsworth page. Strong use of photos. Meg Robbins, reproductive quality, 2. Portland Press Herald American Strong sports section. Morning Sentinel

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