Dear Friend,

Dear friend,

Our commitment to investigative, accountability and solutions journalism makes the BDN unique among local newsrooms.

The BDN prioritizes the type of time-consuming, dogged reporting that holds those in power accountable. Powered by our Maine Focus team, investigative journalism is a cornerstone of our commitment to readers — and it’s a primary reason we’re asking for your support this month.

The work of the Maine Focus team is often complicated. It usually takes weeks of extensive reporting and record analysis to understand the facts behind a single story. Our investigative reporters are constantly digging, they talk to dozens of sources and request piles of public records. Their reporting leads to impact across the state.

To understand this impact, let Maine Focus editor Erin Rhoda explain what drives her work: 

"Our days are a fight to defend the public's right to know. It is time consuming and labor intensive. But even after working in journalism for more than a decade, I feel grateful every day to fulfill this mission, to listen to people from all parts of Maine and all stations of life, to give voice to the powerless, and to examine the actions of our governments and leaders. Our work has changed laws, prompted grassroots organizing and propelled entire organizations to rethink their practices."

Will you help sustain this important work with a donation today? Our goal is to raise $100,000 by December 31.

With your help, we will continue to bring Mainers the information they need to make informed decisions.

Please consider a donation today.

Sincerely,

Daniel Dinsmore
Vice President of News and Audience