Media Mutt

August 2008

August 28, 2008 It’s Not Dead. Really. The Blethen Maine Newspaper’s exclusive deal with a potential buyer is gone, but a sale still appears likely. And other Maine media news. Read more » Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (15)

August 27, 2008 Let's Play House Maine dailies get cozy at the State House – and other local media news Read more » Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (2)

August 25, 2008 Tangled Web The Bangor Daily News’ new site leaves a lot to be desired – and other Maine media news Read more » Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (12)

August 22, 2008 Sports vs. Sports A Portland radio group prepares for competition – against itself. And other news of the Maine media Read more » Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (16)

August 18, 2008 Look, Ma, I’m a Journalist Laurie Dobson strikes again – and other Maine media news Read more » Posted on Monday, August 18, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (13)

August 11, 2008 Copy Editor? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Copy Editor The news doesn’t have to make sense – and other Maine media messes Read more » Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

August 7, 2008 A Long Way from Layoffs The Blethen Maine Newspapers send a sports reporter to Beijing – while cutting jobs at home. And other Maine media news and gossip Read more » Posted on Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (16)

August 4, 2008 Welcome to the Web. Now, Pay Up A surprising source calls for Maine newspapers to start charging for their online versions Read more » Posted on Monday, August 4, 2008 in Media Mutt \| Permalink \| Comments (7)

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