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Our journalists are traveling around Maine to hear from citizens about what they want most from their local news sources. Join us at one of these locations:


Wednesday, Oct. 15, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Lewiston Public Library (200 Lisbon Street, Lewiston)

Managing Editor of the Sun Journal, Ben Bragdon and Executive Editor of the Maine Trust for Local News, Carolyn Fox, will join our friends from Maine Public to hear from residents of Lewiston, Auburn and beyond. Get more info here.


Tuesday, Oct. 21, 4:30-6 p.m. at Flight Deck Brewing (11 Atlantic Ave., Brunswick)

Midcoast reporter Katie Langely, Community Editor Nick McCrea, and News Editor Eric Russell will join our friends from Maine Public to hear from residents of Brunswick and surrounding areas.


Wednesday, Oct. 22, 4:30-6 p.m. at Mason’s Brewing (15 Hardy St., Brewer)

Portland Press Herald reporter Reuben Schafir and reporters from Maine Public will chat with Brewer citizens about what they want from their local news providers.


Thursday, Oct. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. at location to be determined in Augusta.

Central Maine Managing Editor Jessica Lowell and reporters from the Maine Monitor will chat with Augusta citizens about their local news coverage.


Monday, Nov. 3, 4-5:30 p.m. at Portland Public Library (5 Monument Square)

Maine Trust for Local News Executive Editor Carolyn Fox and Press Herald Managing Editor Julia Arenstam join our friends from Maine Public to hear from residents of Portland and surrounding communities.


Thursday, Nov. 6, 4-5:30 p.m. at Lithgow Public Library (45 Winthrop St., Augusta)

Maine Trust for Local News Managing Editor Scott Monroe and Central Maine Managing Editor Jessica Lowell join our friends from Maine Public to hear from residents of Augusta and surrounding communities.

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