New England Newspaper & Press Association
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Covering New England, supporting local news with training, resources, and advocacy. NENPA helps journalists in MA, CT, NH, VT, ME, and RI do great work, serve their communities, and stay strong in a fast-changing media world.
This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to the journalists, editors, publishers, photographers, students, and newsroom teams who keep our communities informed and connected. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, and the eBulletin will return on Dec. 5. www.nenpa.com/a-message-of...
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This Thanksgiving, we extend our gratitude to the journalists, editors, publishers, photographers, students, and newsroom teams who keep our communities informed and connected. Our office will be closed on Thursday and Friday, and the eBulletin will return on Dec. 5. www.nenpa.com/a-message-of...
Applications are open for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program! The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is offering scholarships of up to $2,000 for student journalists across the region. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/calling-all-...
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program! The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is offering scholarships of up to $2,000 for student journalists across the region. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/calling-all-...
The Nov. 21 eBulletin is out now with a save-the-date for the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention in Portsmouth, March 13–14, 2026, plus details on JEFNE journalism scholarship applications, industry news, webinars, and more. Read it here: conta.cc/4oUkIk5
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The Nov. 21 eBulletin is out now with a save-the-date for the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention in Portsmouth, March 13–14, 2026, plus details on JEFNE journalism scholarship applications, industry news, webinars, and more. Read it here: conta.cc/4oUkIk5
The Nov. 14 eBulletin is out! We heard you - the Better Newspaper Competition portal will remain open through midnight Sunday, Nov. 16. Also, industry updates, upcoming webinars, and a reminder that Hall of Fame nominations are still open. Read it: conta.cc/3WTDQm7
November 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Nov. 14 eBulletin is out! We heard you - the Better Newspaper Competition portal will remain open through midnight Sunday, Nov. 16. Also, industry updates, upcoming webinars, and a reminder that Hall of Fame nominations are still open. Read it: conta.cc/3WTDQm7
Does your newsroom have a smart or creative approach to generating community support? Enter your work in the Fundraising Strategy category of the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition before the final deadline this Friday, November 14! Learn more: www.nenpa.com/highlight-yo...
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Does your newsroom have a smart or creative approach to generating community support? Enter your work in the Fundraising Strategy category of the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition before the final deadline this Friday, November 14! Learn more: www.nenpa.com/highlight-yo...
Nov 7 eBulletin is out. Only one week left to enter the New England Better Newspaper Competition! Showcase your newsroom’s best work and be recognized for excellence. Also, a spotlight on VT’s A-Mark Prize winners, industry news, webinars, resources, and more. Read it: conta.cc/43fJ5jx
November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Nov 7 eBulletin is out. Only one week left to enter the New England Better Newspaper Competition! Showcase your newsroom’s best work and be recognized for excellence. Also, a spotlight on VT’s A-Mark Prize winners, industry news, webinars, resources, and more. Read it: conta.cc/43fJ5jx
Attention college & university journalists across New England! There’s still time to enter your publication for the prestigious College Newspaper of the Year award and join the ranks of last year’s winners. NENPA membership is not required. Learn more at www.nenpa.com/showcase-you....
November 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Attention college & university journalists across New England! There’s still time to enter your publication for the prestigious College Newspaper of the Year award and join the ranks of last year’s winners. NENPA membership is not required. Learn more at www.nenpa.com/showcase-you....
Happy Halloween! The Oct 31 NENPA eBulletin features an extended deadline for the Better Newspaper Competition— entries now open through Nov 14—a spotlight on RI A-Mark Prize winners, and the latest industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication succeed. Read it: conta.cc/47rxVuF
October 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Happy Halloween! The Oct 31 NENPA eBulletin features an extended deadline for the Better Newspaper Competition— entries now open through Nov 14—a spotlight on RI A-Mark Prize winners, and the latest industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication succeed. Read it: conta.cc/47rxVuF
We heard you and listened! There are more than two extra weeks to submit your entries! The deadline to enter the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition has been extended to Nov. 14, for all divisions — Editorial, Advertising & College. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/better-newsp...
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We heard you and listened! There are more than two extra weeks to submit your entries! The deadline to enter the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition has been extended to Nov. 14, for all divisions — Editorial, Advertising & College. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/better-newsp...
The New England Better Newspaper Competition Advertising, Circulation, and Promotion Division is open for entries! Spotlight your strongest revenue-generating work, and recognize the creativity and dedication of your advertising, graphics & production teams. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/enter-32-cat...
October 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The New England Better Newspaper Competition Advertising, Circulation, and Promotion Division is open for entries! Spotlight your strongest revenue-generating work, and recognize the creativity and dedication of your advertising, graphics & production teams. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/enter-32-cat...
College journalists — it’s your time to shine! Entries are open for the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition. All college/university publications in New England can enter — no NENPA membership required. Show us your best work! Learn more: www.nenpa.com/showcase-you...
October 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
College journalists — it’s your time to shine! Entries are open for the 2025 New England Better Newspaper Competition. All college/university publications in New England can enter — no NENPA membership required. Show us your best work! Learn more: www.nenpa.com/showcase-you...
The deadline for nominations has been extended for the Yankee Quill Award through Friday, October 24, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to recognize those who have made broad and enduring contributions to the practice of journalism in New England. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/awards-recog...
October 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The deadline for nominations has been extended for the Yankee Quill Award through Friday, October 24, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to recognize those who have made broad and enduring contributions to the practice of journalism in New England. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/awards-recog...
The meet-up series continues with a return to Tiki Rock on Broad Street in Boston on October 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join journalists and media pros for an evening of conversation and cocktails. Open to all journalists and media pros in the area. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/next-journal...
October 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The meet-up series continues with a return to Tiki Rock on Broad Street in Boston on October 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join journalists and media pros for an evening of conversation and cocktails. Open to all journalists and media pros in the area. Learn more: www.nenpa.com/next-journal...
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of this year’s New England Better Newspaper Competition! Whether you’re an investigative #journalist, a feature writer, or a student reporter, there’s a category for you. Entries are open to NENPA members. Learn more:
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October 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of this year’s New England Better Newspaper Competition! Whether you’re an investigative #journalist, a feature writer, or a student reporter, there’s a category for you. Entries are open to NENPA members. Learn more:
www.nenpa.com/2025-new-eng...
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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: conta.cc/46PEplr
October 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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: conta.cc/46PEplr
Our #KnowYourNews campaign continues, showing why #PressFreedom matters and how local #journalism benefits communities. There's still time to join! Read: Your right to know: What the #FirstAmendment really says about freedom of the press ➡️ www.nenpa.com/your-right-t...
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Our #KnowYourNews campaign continues, showing why #PressFreedom matters and how local #journalism benefits communities. There's still time to join! Read: Your right to know: What the #FirstAmendment really says about freedom of the press ➡️ www.nenpa.com/your-right-t...
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 conta.cc/4mPZIKt.
September 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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 conta.cc/4mPZIKt.
Recharge your newsroom strategy at the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, Sept. 25–26 at Hotel Northampton. Training, peer insights & awards luncheon. Hotel block extended to Sept. 5, reserve now! Celebrate Newspaper of the Year, Publick Occurrences & more. Learn more at www.nenpa.com/register-and....
September 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Recharge your newsroom strategy at the 2025 Fall Leadership Conference, Sept. 25–26 at Hotel Northampton. Training, peer insights & awards luncheon. Hotel block extended to Sept. 5, reserve now! Celebrate Newspaper of the Year, Publick Occurrences & more. Learn more at www.nenpa.com/register-and....
August 29 eBulletin: Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work of producing local news. Big updates for the Fall Leadership Conference, hotel room rate extended to Sept. 5, and newspaper award notifications going out this weekend. Read it: conta.cc/3HAcgX3
August 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
August 29 eBulletin: Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work of producing local news. Big updates for the Fall Leadership Conference, hotel room rate extended to Sept. 5, and newspaper award notifications going out this weekend. Read it: conta.cc/3HAcgX3
August 22 eBulletin: Nominations are open for the Yankee Quill Award. Sign up for the Press Freedom Education Campaign and register now for the Fall Leadership Conference. Stay up-to-date with industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication succeed. Read more: conta.cc/3Jn94i1
August 22, 2025 at 10:54 PM
August 22 eBulletin: Nominations are open for the Yankee Quill Award. Sign up for the Press Freedom Education Campaign and register now for the Fall Leadership Conference. Stay up-to-date with industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication succeed. Read more: conta.cc/3Jn94i1
August 15 eBulletin: Sign up now for the Press Freedom Education Campaign launching Sept. 17, register for the Fall Leadership Conference Sept. 25-26, and explore the latest industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication thrive. Read more: conta.cc/3HEbcB8
August 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
August 15 eBulletin: Sign up now for the Press Freedom Education Campaign launching Sept. 17, register for the Fall Leadership Conference Sept. 25-26, and explore the latest industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication thrive. Read more: conta.cc/3HEbcB8
August 8 eBulletin: On Constitution Day (Sept. 17), NENPA launches a region-wide press freedom education campaign. Also, info on the next Boston journalist meetup (Aug. 20), industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication thrive. Read more: conta.cc/47nOfN3
August 11, 2025 at 3:48 PM
August 8 eBulletin: On Constitution Day (Sept. 17), NENPA launches a region-wide press freedom education campaign. Also, info on the next Boston journalist meetup (Aug. 20), industry news, webinars, and resources to help your publication thrive. Read more: conta.cc/47nOfN3
August 1 eBulletin: Fall Conference and Awards Luncheon registration open, and hotel rooms are filling up fast. Other industry news, webinars, and resources to make your publication a success! Learn more at conta.cc/45DuTRV.
August 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
August 1 eBulletin: Fall Conference and Awards Luncheon registration open, and hotel rooms are filling up fast. Other industry news, webinars, and resources to make your publication a success! Learn more at conta.cc/45DuTRV.
July 18 eBulletin: The final deadline to enter the New England Newspaper Awards Program is today, but don’t worry. You can still upload your materials and complete your submissions over the weekend. Contact us if you have any questions. Read more at conta.cc/44Eo57g.
July 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
July 18 eBulletin: The final deadline to enter the New England Newspaper Awards Program is today, but don’t worry. You can still upload your materials and complete your submissions over the weekend. Contact us if you have any questions. Read more at conta.cc/44Eo57g.
June 27 eBulletin: Championing Press Freedom? Enter the New England First Amendment Award. Featuring other industry news, training, and updates you don't want to miss! Read more at conta.cc/3ZVHwWd.
June 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
June 27 eBulletin: Championing Press Freedom? Enter the New England First Amendment Award. Featuring other industry news, training, and updates you don't want to miss! Read more at conta.cc/3ZVHwWd.