New England Newspaper & Press Association

10/08/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of this year’s New England Better Newspaper Competition! We are introducing eight new award categories to spotlight emerging voices and honor excellence across a broader range of reporting and storytelling. Whether you’re an investigative , a feature writer, or a rising student reporter, there’s a category for you. Submissions are now open to NENPA members, and we can’t wait to see the impactful you’ve produced this year. Learn more:

10/04/2025

October 3 eBulletin: Newspaper Awards Results, Week Three Know Your News Campaign, Better Newspaper Competition Opens Next Week. Other industry news, webinars, and resources to make your publication a success! Read it: https://conta.cc/46PEplr

10/03/2025

Sponsored Post: Food and beverage establishments and organizations across New England are invited to participate in the upcoming 2025 Local Food Count, a regional effort to measure how much local food they buy and sell within the six-state region. The Local Food Count is part of the New England Feeding New England (NEFNE) initiative, which aims to strengthen the region’s food system and increase local food sourcing. By participating, restaurants, schools, distributors, grocers, and other food and beverage buyers and sellers headquartered in New England help identify purchasing patterns and uncover opportunities to grow local food procurement across the region.
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09/30/2025

NENPA brought together journalists and industry leaders from across the region on September 26 for its annual New England Newspaper Awards luncheon at the Hotel Northampton. The event honored the outstanding work of daily, weekly newspapers, specialty publications, and online newsrooms, as well as the individuals who power them — from publishers and editors to reporters and educators. During the afternoon, attendees celebrated excellence in reporting, community service, and education. Reflecting on the vital role local journalism plays in keeping New England’s communities informed and connected. Watch the presentation, download the program book, find links to the award-winning stories, and see the full list of winners at this link: https://www.nenpa.com/new-england-newspapers-and-journalists-honored-at-2025-awards-luncheon/

09/24/2025

Press freedom in the U.S. is under siege, and defending it matters for every newsroom. Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET, the Press Freedom Defense Fund is hosting a free workshop on protecting yourself and your sources—from securing methods to understanding your legal rights—and as part of our campaign, we encourage journalists to take advantage of opportunities like this that strengthen press freedom and help ensure local news can continue serving communities. 🔗 Register here:

Press freedom in the United States is under siege. Reporting has never been harder — or more vital. Join the Press Freedom Defense Fund for a workshop and discussion about protecting yourself and your sources. We will cover safeguarding against harassment, securing your sourcing methods, and under...

09/22/2025

Our campaign continues, highlighting why press freedom matters and how local journalism benefits communities. Publications are invited to join the campaign and share this content with their audiences! Read, Your right to know: What the First Amendment really says about freedom of the press:

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09/17/2025

Have you joined the campaign? Launched today, this initiative provides ready-to-publish stories, graphics, and social media content that demonstrate why press freedom matters and how local journalism benefits communities. It kicks off with an editorial by Gene Policinski, senior fellow for the First Amendment at the Freedom Forum. By joining, your newsroom will be part of a region-wide effort to strengthen trust in local news while amplifying your own reporting that supports press freedom. Granite State News Collaborative Read it here:

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09/16/2025

Sponsored Post: The Génere Family of Businesses is excited to announce that Rhode Island–owned Reds Farm LLC has acquired the historic Warwick Poultry Co., Inc., a family-owned company serving retailers and restaurants across New England for generations. The entire Warwick Poultry team will remain in place to ensure continuity of service, and the company will now be led by Sean Buchanan, CFO of Génere, who is committed to carrying on its strong tradition of excellence and customer care. Read the full press release here: https://conta.cc/42n8qr7

09/05/2025

September 5 eBulletin: Last chance to secure the special room block rate for the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, Sept. 25–26, in Northampton. Join Our Campaign To Educate People On Press Freedom - Launching On Constitution Day, September 17! Learn more at https://conta.cc/4mPZIKt.

09/04/2025

Sponsored Post: Simple Title Closing and Escrow, a trusted name in real estate conveyancing and title services across New England, is proud to announce the expansion of its operations to Florida. As part of this expansion, Simple Title welcomes Gregory Jacobs, a seasoned Florida real estate attorney. With a new office established in Tampa, Simple Title is now equipped to serve clients throughout Florida, offering the same high standard of service that has earned the company its reputation in the Northeast. Learn more at https://conta.cc/45BHDJP.

09/03/2025

Looking to recharge your newsroom strategy and celebrate the best in New England journalism? Join us for the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, September 25–26, at the historic Hotel Northampton. Presented by NENPA and the New York Press Association, the conference offers training, peer-to-peer insights, and an awards luncheon you won’t want to miss. The hotel room block has been extended until this Friday, Sept.5, so reserve your room now! Award notifications, including Newspaper of the Year, Publick Occurrences, and the A-Mark Prizes, have already gone out, so be there to celebrate the winners! Learn more at https://www.nenpa.com/register-and-reserve-your-room-for-the-fall-leadership-conference-special-room-rate-ends-on-friday/.

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09/03/2025

Sponsored Post: The GBMP Consulting Group is excited to announce the 21st Annual Northeast Lean Conference, to be held October 27–28, 2025, at The DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH. Under the theme “Transforming Together: Paving a Unified Path to Excellence,” this premier event welcomes 500 passionate Lean practitioners and business professionals committed to advancing continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS). Learn more at

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