The Maine Press Association, founded in 1864, is one of the oldest professional news organizations in the nation.
The goals of the MPA are:
To promote and foster high ethical standards and the best interests of the newspapers, journalists, and media organizations of the state of Maine that constitute its membership;
To encourage improved business and editorial practices and better media environment in the state; and
To improve the conditions of journalism and journalists by promoting and protecting the principles of freedom of speech and of the press and the public’s right to know.
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Janice Thompson named new Maine Press Association executive director
The Maine Press Association’s board of directors is pleased to announce it has voted to approve Janice Thompson as its new executive director. Thompson brings a wealth of experience to the MPA, including as the founder and the director of…
2026 MPA Conference Information
The MPA’s annual conference will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (363 Maine Mall Road) in Portland. A full day of events is planned, including informative sessions, the Hall of Fame induction luncheon, the annual…
A note from the MPA president on the departure of Diane Norton
For the past 12 years, Diane Norton has kept the Maine Press Association running. During her last week as executive director, we want to take a moment to thank her for all her hard work. Diane came to the MPA in 2014 already knowing the…
Deadline Extended: MPA Business Person of the Year
The nomination period for the 2026 MPA Individual award for Business Person of the Year has been extended to Friday, August 7. Email nominations to maine@newspapercontest.com by Aug. 7. Digital entries only, please. All nominations will…
