February 2008


That Didn't Take Long

February 29, 2008

That Didn't Take Long

The Times Record's New Owners Start with a Round of Layoffs Read more »

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Burning Issue

February 28, 2008

Burning Issue

A sub-headline in Waterville’s Morning Sentinel isn’t just wrong – it’s stupid Read more »

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 Anybody Seen the Copy Editor?

February 27, 2008

Anybody Seen the Copy Editor?

A little unintentional humor, courtesy of the Lewiston Sun Journal Read more »

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The End of the Blues

February 26, 2008

The End of the Blues

93.9 FM is being sold to a Christian radio network Read more »

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Information Deficit

February 21, 2008

Information Deficit

When a candidate announces for the Legislature, is it too much to expect a real story? The Mutt tackles press-release mentality of Maine's newspapers. Read more »

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February 14, 2008

Why is 207 So Lame?

That headline is a clue. It’s because of a lack of sharp questions. Read more »

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Demand a Recount

February 11, 2008

Demand a Recount

The Portland papers give readers lots of wrong numbers, while PolitickerME.com gives the news of Maine's Democratic Caucus Read more »

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Put Your Money Where Your Editorials Are

February 7, 2008

Put Your Money Where Your Editorials Are

If Maine newspapers really believe printing government notices is a vital public function, why not do it for free? Read more »

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Pressure’s Off, Press Release’s On, Political Label’s Off, Program’s On

February 4, 2008

Pressure’s Off, Press Release’s On, Political Label’s Off, Program’s On

Pressingtheherald.blogspot takes a break from watching the Portland Press Herald. Read more »

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