Andrew Howard’s article about the York County Jail turning inmates away didn’t happen easily. In the end, the truth came out.
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Monitor’s Samantha Hogan is Maine ‘Journalist of the Year’
The Maine Monitor scoops up 35 other 2021 Maine Press Association awards, including ‘General Excellence’ for digital design and 19 first place prizes.
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The Maine Monitor, Samantha Hogan, win national recognition
Hogan’s 2020 project, “Defenseless,” captures honorable mention for investigative reporting in the Institute for Nonprofit News’ nationwide journalism contest.
New leadership at The Maine Monitor
Veteran journalist Eric Conrad replaces Dan Dinsmore as head of the non-profit news organization.
The Maine Monitor sues York County for jail call records
York County refused to release records about times it may have recorded and listened to phone calls between defense lawyers and people held at the jail.
Maine Monitor adds staff, announces beat assignments
The Maine Monitor added three new staff members in recent weeks: two reporters and a new production editor.
Giving thanks to those who support independent journalism
Over 400 people contributed to the Maine Monitor’s 2020 Sustainability Campaign, capping a year of growth, change and impact journalism at the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting.
The Maine Monitor claims 29 awards at annual Maine Press Association conference
The haul includes 14 first-place awards, including nine in the weekly writing division. Monitor staffers Samantha Hogan and Meg Robbins were among the night’s big winners.
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