Adam Clay Thompson, a reporter for ProPublica, a nonprofit corporation and online news source that specializes in investigative public-interest journalism, will receive the award at an Oct. 27 ceremony in Waterville.
September 2013
AP: Records show Maine gov. tried to jam wind plan
Documents show Gov. Paul LePage’s administration worked behind the scenes to explicitly derail Norwegian company Statoil’s multimillion-dollar agreement with the state for an offshore wind project.
Portland waterfront could once again be a contender
In its bustling past, as well as in the hopes for a viable future, the port has geography on its side.
Kenyan officials say assault to end siege begins
Helicopters circle the mall, where militants have hostages after killing 68 the day before.
Suicide attack on Pakistani church kills 75 people
A wing of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the bombing, saying it would continue to target non-Muslims until the United States stopped drone attacks in the country’s remote tribal region.
Corinth man killed in 2-vehicle crash
A 69-year-old Maine man dies after his car is by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
Recent missing person searches in central Maine
Here is an overview of several recent missing person cases in central Maine.
Finding Maine’s missing persons a mix of investigation, intuition
The protocol police take when someone is reported missing varies based largely on the person’s age, police say, with children and the elderly often drawing a immediate response.
Lewiston musician records tribute to Ayla Reynolds
Pius Mayanja, a Lewiston hip-hop artist, touched by the story of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, recently released a song dedicated to the girl.
Maine AG: Public pressure won’t speed Ayla Reynolds case
Legal experts say that public pressure and publicity to bring charges in a case can often do more harm that good.