MANP Connects: Nonprofit Journalism: Strengthening Maine's Civic Infrastructure
Zoom
Event Details
Reliable information is essential civic infrastructure, yet local journalism is undergoing profound change. As nonprofit news organizations fill gaps left by shrinking commercial media, they are reshaping how communities access trustworthy information and engage in civic life. Join leaders in nonprofit journalism for a conversation about how mission-driven reporting builds trust, counters misinformation, and ensures diverse communities are represented.
Together, we'll explore the role nonprofit journalism plays in strengthening democracy and creating a more informed Maine.
New this year: We’re carving out time just for your questions! Come ready with one in mind, or jot them down as the conversation unfolds, and get a chance to ask them at the end of the session!
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Cost + Registration
- $0-$15 for MANP Members + Nonmembers
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MANP Connects is remaining free in 2026! Optional donation revenue from our events supports the work we do on behalf of all nonprofits in Maine, and we are grateful for any financial support from those who are able to provide it.
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- Register to receive access to the live event and to receive the recording + other resources in follow up.
- Registrants will receive a confirmation email as well as a reminder email that will be sent one day prior to the event.
- This MANP-hosted webinar will be hosted in Zoom Meeting and we ask participants turn off their cameras and mute themselves when joining.
- Watch previous MANP Connects on our Youtube Channel!
About the Panelists
Elias Taye is an award-winning journalist, editor and fact-checker with over a decade of media experience. After reporting extensively across Africa and internationally for the Associated Press (AP), he became the Editor-in-Chief of Amjambo Africa on April 1, 2026 succeeding Kathreen Harrison. In addition to his journalism and editing background, Taye is also recognized as a social media expert.
Micaela Schweitzer-Bluhm is the Executive Director of The Maine Monitor.