MPA Board backs bill to help local news operations He and his family reside in Damariscotta. He and his family reside in Damariscotta.Īllan is married to Allison (Fleming) and the father of a boy and a girl, James and Michaela. John is married to Kristen (Magnussen) and the father of two boys, Matthew and Thomas. Roberts, and his great-great-grandfather Samuel H. He succeeds his father, his grandfather, his great-grandmother, Dorothy E. John becomes the fifth generation of his family to become Publisher of The News. He has worked at the company full time since 2006.Ĭhristopher was accorded the title of Publisher Emeritus and does not have formal plans for retirement. Roberts was elected Vice President and Treasurer, and Christopher was elected as Secretary.Īllan will continue serving as Associate Publisher concentrating on commercial printing operations. 15, 1992.Īt a meeting of the stockholders of the Lincoln County Publishing Co., owner of The News, John was elected President, Allan R. Roberts, who has held the position since Oct. He has served as one of the Associate Publishers since Jan. Roberts has been named Publisher of The Lincoln County News, effective Jan. Roberts named publisher of The Lincoln County News The role included serving as editor of special publications, including the magazine, assisting the editor, and continuing her work with local students. Zewert returned to the newsroom in February 2021 when she was named deputy editor. She managed the company’s social media and the #LCNme365 photo contest, served as coordinator of Lincoln County Magazine through a successful relaunch of the publication, and developed award-winning youth engagement programs. In January 2018, she moved into the business side of operations as marketing and engagement coordinator for Lincoln County Publishing Co., which publishes the LCN. In November 2017, she received the Maine Press Association’s Bob Drake Young Writer’s Award, which recognizes the top young journalist in the state. Zewert started her professional career at The Lincoln County News in August 2015 as a general assignment reporter covering the towns of Bristol, Damariscotta, Monhegan, Newcastle, and South Bristol. “She has done a great job of transitioning the editorial department over the past several months and is ready to take on the full responsibility.” “Maia has a connection to people with the ability to interact with the community and reporters that makes her uniquely positioned to take on the role of editor,” said John Roberts. She becomes the 12th editor in LCN’s century-plus history. Zewert, 29, moves into the role after serving as acting editor for eight months. The Roberts family has named Maia Zewert the next editor of The Lincoln County News. 12, The Lincoln County News has a new management team consisting of Publisher John Roberts (left), Editor Maia Zewert, and Associate Publisher Allan Roberts. And a new editor for The Lincoln County News, too!Īs of Thursday, Jan. Oliver at in 1864, the Maine Press Association works to promote ethical journalism, to advocate for the interests of the journalists and organizations that constitute its membership, and to protect the freedom of the press and the public’s right to know. To inquire about the 2024 scholarship, contact Maine Press Association Scholarship Committee Chair J.W. The funds come from the association’s annual scholarship auction. The Maine Press Association awards scholarships every year to a junior or senior with financial need who plans to pursue a career in journalism. Joseph’s College of Maine and 2022 intern at The Windham Eagle. Recipients of 2023 scholarships are Grace Bradley, of Orono, a senior at the University of Maine and editor-in-chief of the university’s chapter of Her Campus Hope Carroll, of Portland, a junior at the University of Maine and opinion contributor to The Maine Campus and Andrew Wing, of Raymond, a senior at St. The Maine Press Association awarded $3,000 in scholarships to three Maine journalism students in January. From left: Grace Bradley, Hope Carroll, and Andrew Wing are the 2023 recipients of the Maine Press Association’s journalism scholarship.
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