Maine Trust for Local News Managing Director Stefanie Manning, Executive Editor Carolyn Fox, and Advisory Board Chair Mark Stodder join host Tom Bell to talk about Maine’s changing media landscape. Learn why printed weeklies are disappearing, how digital newsletters are gaining ground, and what’s at stake for democracy when trusted journalism fades. From subscription models to AI tools and combating misinformation on Facebook, this episode examines whether local news can survive—and thrive—in a digital world.

Host: Tom Bell
Produced by Tom Bell
Edited by Caroline Parker