The complete list of contest winners
MPA 2003 Better Newspaper Contest Results
General News Photo
Weekly: Judged by Ruth DeAmicis, Editor, Winchendon Courier
1. Caleb Raynor, The York Weekly, Time ticks down to war with Iraq
2. Kevin Byron, York County Coast Star, The Downeaster
3. David S. Farnham, Katahdin Times, Lockdown! The gates of Great Northern's complexes
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor and Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Gregory Rec, Maine Sunday Telegram, American Journey
2. Kevin Bennett, Bangor Daily News, Read all about it
3. Jose Leiva, Sun Journal, Where's the mayor?
Spot News Photo
Weekly: Judged by Brennan Cipro, Director of Photography, Southbridge Evening News
1. Aaron Porter, The Ellsworth American, Ellsworth Police Officer Kelvin Mote
2. Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, Too hot to hike
3. David Grima, The Camden Herald, Camden's smallest rescue vehicle
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor and Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Fred Field, Portland Press Herald, Warden Kills Moose
2. Laura Segall, Sun Journal Sad Day, 12 homeless in fire
3. Jack Milton, Portland Press Herald, Protest Arrest
Scenic Photo
Weekly: Judged by Brennan Cipro, Director of Photography, Southbridge Evening News
1. Greg Davis, Livermore Falls Advertiser, In a haze
2. Gloria Austin, Houlton Pioneer Times, Winter Scene
3. Darrold Dorr, Mount Desert Islander, Sunset on summer
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Fred Field, Portland Press Herald, By dawn's early light
2. David Leaming, Morning Sentinel, Breaking ice on the Kennebec
3. Scott Haskell, Bangor Daily News, The hole story
People Photo
Weekly: Judged by Brennan Cipro, Director of Photography, Southbridge Evening News
1. Kevin Sjoberg, The Star Herald, Graduate Craig Hunt
2. Peter Travers, The Bar Harbor Times, Is it that time again already?
3. Paula Roberts, The Lincoln County News, Cameron Pratt
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. John Ewing, Maine Sunday Telegram, Stephanie Jackson
2. Jose Leiva, Sun Journal, Eviction eyes
3. Doug Jones, Portland Press Herald, History for sale
Illustration
Weekly: Judged by Brennan Cipro, Director of Photography, Southbridge Evening News
1. Peter Travers, The Bar Harbor Times, 2002 MDI Marathon
2. Christine Dunkle and Corinne Vaccaro, Republican Journal, 15 Minutes of fame
3. Christine Dunkle and Corinne Vaccaro, The Republican Journal, In search of green archetypes
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Donna Handel, Creative Director & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Michael Fisher, Maine Sunday Telegram, A very bitter pill
2. Kevin Bennett and Jonathan Ferland, Bangor Daily News, In the swing of things
3. Jonathan Ferland, Bangor Daily News, Fiddlin' around
Picture Story
Weekly: Judged by Ruth DeAmicis, Editor, Winchendon Courier
1. Peter Travers, The Bar Harbor Times, Book sale
2. Darrold Dorr, Mount Desert Islander, Coach in motion
3. Louise Shorette, The Waldo Independent, From the home front
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Stephen Katz, Bangor Daily News, Workers killed and Honduran connection
2. Gregory Rec, Maine Sunday Telegram, American Journey
3. Gregory Rec, Maine Sunday Telegram, Old times, new attitudes
Feature Photo
Weekly: Judged by Ruth DeAmicis, Editor, Winchendon Courier
1. Rich Beauchesne, The York Weekly, Lead us not into temptation
2. Peter Travers, The Bar Harbor Times, Beeline
3. Tina Shute, The Republican Journal, Head and shoulders above the rest
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Jerry Swope, Bangor Daily News, Cooler heads prevail
2. Paul Cunningham, The Times Record, Hello, Mr. Fish
3. Linda Coan O'Kresik, Bangor Daily News, Peace fleece
Sports Action Photo
Weekly: Judged by Ruth DeAmicis, Editor, Winchendon Courier
1. E J Hersom, Sanford News, Wakeboard
2. Joshua Bright, The Waldo Independent, This competitor pulls off a 360-flip
3. Ken Waltz, The Courier-Gazette, High-flying Viking
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Jim Walker, Photo Editor & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Fred Field, Portland Press Herald, There's a whiz amid the fizz
2. John Ewing, Maine Sunday Telegram, Deering basketball
3. Leslie Barbaro, Bangor Daily News, Canoe crash
Graphics
Weekly: Judged by Ruth DeAmicis, Editor, Winchendon Courier
1. Eric Haines, The Camden Herald, Two worlds
2. Production Staff, Mount Desert Islander, 2002 Weather in review
3. Phil Prince, The Waldo Independent, Property owned by city
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Donna Handel, Creative Director & Staff, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Alfred Wood, Portland Press Herald, Life in the marsh
2. Eric Zelz, Bangor Daily News, National Folk Festival official site map
3. Ben Sturtevant, Morning Sentinel, Gridiron deception
News Story
Weekly 1: Judged by Tim Kane, Executive Editor, Stonebridge Press
1. Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, Space flight calamity
2. Nancy Cicco, The York Weekly, York fisherman lost, found at sea
3. Bobbie Hanstein, The Franklin Journal, State of Maine vs. Patrick McCall
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Nan Lincoln, The Bar Harbor Times, Joshua's legacy still lives on
2. Kristine A. Harger, The Star-Herald, House of love
3. Mike Laberge, Capital Weekly, New book explores 14-year-old murder
Daily: Judged by Nancy J. Hall, Editor, Reminder Newspapers Inc.
1. Tess Nacelewicz, Portland Press Herald, Judge finds Schofield guilty
2. Lindsay Tice and Chris Williams, Sun Journal, New bill would stop junk food sales in school
3. Beurmond Banville, Bangor Daily News, Time weighs on Canadian hunter
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau, Norwood Bulletin
1. Matt Wickenheiser and Ed Murphy, Maine Sunday Telegram, A shred of hope
2. Susan M. Cover, Kennebec Journal, Challenge to live
3. (Tie) Chris Williams, Sun Journal, MTBE: It's still here
3. (Tie) Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Bangor Daily News, Second time around
Spot News Story
Weekly 1: Judged by Tim Kane, Executive Editor, Stonebridge Press
1. Marie Howard, Moosehead Messenger, Guilford's Braeburn Hotel destroyed by fire
2. Bobbie Hanstein and Sheila McMillan, Franklin Journal, Fast moving fire destroys
3. Joan Grant, Lincoln County Weekly, Armed man arrested
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Wayne E. Rivet, The Bridgton News, Accidental death
2. Brendan Moran, American Journal, Dad's business burns while son hosted by fire department
3. Daniel Dunkle, The Courier-Gazette, Local Marine dies in Kuwait
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Cheryl McCarniston, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Liz Chapman, Walter Griffin, Bill Trotter and Doug Kesseli, Bangor Daily News,
Escaped prisoner shot in Ellsworth
2. Dawn Gagnon, Bangor Daily News, 14 workers die in crash
3. Alan Elliott, Journal Tribune, Victim: It's a first step
Investigative Report
Weekly 1: Judged by Lisa Herren, Editor, Herald News
1. Bobbie Hanstein, The Franklin Journal, A baby dies, The difference between life and death, A wake up call to help, Answering the call
2. Brendan Moran and Jeff Inglis, Current, House near school billed as sex club
3. Rachel Rice, Aroostook Republican, Mainers seek equity in Social Security offset laws
Weekly 2: Judged by Janet Mackay-Smith, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Daniel Dunkle, The Courier-Gazette, Drug Crisis
2. Aaron Porter, The Ellsworth American, PACs
Daily:
1. Barbara Walsh, Portland Press Herald
2. Aaron Miller, Kennebec Journal
3. Christopher Cousins, The Times Record
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau, Norwood Bulletin
1. Misty Edgecomb, Bangor Daily News, Paradise for a price
2. Kathryn Skelton, Sun Journal, Promised land
Analysis
Weekly 1: Judged by Lisa Herren, Editor, Herald News
1. Chris Dougherty, Lauren Gifford and Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, Forum to explore teenage driving rules
2. Brendan Moran, Current, Officers still haunted by killing
3. Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, State proposed property values for MDI soar
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Greenwich Citizen
1. Mike Laberge, Capital Weekly, Housing Demand
2. Stephen Betts, The Courier-Gazette, Many to feel pain
Daily: Judged by Nancy J. Hall, Editor, Reminder Newspapers
1. Daniel Hartill, Sun Journal, At jail, care 'adequate'
2. Jeff Tuttle, Bangor Daily News, 2 Maines, 2 Incomes
3. Daniel Hartill, Sun Journal, New era for Orion
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau, Norwood Bulletin
1. Jonathan Humphrey, Morning Sentinel, The demise of Hathaway
2. Alan Elliott, Journal Tribune, WestPoint weathers the tough times
3. (Tie) Joe Rankin, Morning Sentinel, Crumpling paper industry
3. (Tie) Kathryn Skelton, Sun Journal, Somali women: In America, in a place apart
Continuing Story
Weekly 1: Judged by Lisa Herren, Editor, Herald News
1. Lauren Gifford, Mount Desert Islander, Cop charted with 3rd OUI
2. Bobbie Hanstein, Sheila McMillan, Rob Holmes, Darcie Moore, The Franklin Journal
The war with Iraq
3. Fran Emmons, Moosehead Messenger, IF&W search and rescue: teamwork, dedication
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Greenwich Citizen
1. Staff, Sanford News, Drug Crisis
2. Aaron Porter, The Ellsworth American, PACs
3. Staff, The Courier-Gazette, SAD 40
Daily: Judged by Nancy J. Hall, Editor, Reminder Newspapers
1. Doug Fletcher, Sun Journal, Allagash: Tranquility & turmoil
2. Kris Woodruff, The Times Record, Chasing that dragon
3. Alan Elliott, Lara Skinner, Chris Churchill and Tammy Wells, Journal Tribune
The Big Gamble: A resort casino in York County?
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau, Norwood Bulletin
1. (Tie) Kelley Bouchard, Maine Sunday Telegram, American Journey
1. (Tie) Kathryn Skelton, Sun Journal, In a place apart
2. Deborah Turcotte, Misty Edgecomb and Mary Anne Lagasse, Bangor Daily News
Great Northern Paper
3. Grace Murphy and Tux Turkel, Maine Sunday Telegram, Casinos
Feature Story
Weekly 1: Judged by Donna Greene, Production Editor, Eagle-Tribune
1. Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, Comes a plowman
2. Sheila McMillan, The Franklin Journal, Kathy's passing
3. Nancy Cicco, The York Weekly, Going with the 'Flo'
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Karlene Hale, Capital Weekly, Former Maranacook educator battles Lou Gehrig's disease
2. Denise Goodman, The Waldo Independent, Belfast McDonald's takes on international flavor
3. Brendan Moran, American Journal, Reporter learns new respect for job
Daily: Judged by Nancy J. Hall, Editor, Reminder Newspapers
1. Elizabeth Dorsey, The Times Record, Heroes of the deep
2. Lisa Chmelecki, Sun Journal, CMMC won't forget Sonia Marcotte
3. Ray Routhier, Portland Press Herald, An encore for the King
Weekend: Judged by Sarah Corbitt, Community Editor, MPG Newspapers
1. Kelley Bouchard, Maine Sunday Telegram, Wrong side of the border
2. Misty Edgecomb, Bangor Daily News, The Allagash
3. Daniel Hartill, Sun Journal, To us, it's personal
Local Column
Weekly 1: Judged by Donna Greene, Production Editor, Eagle Tribune
1. Diane O'Brien, The Camden Herald, Falling in love all over again
2. Paul McGuire, The Franklin Journal, Sidehill Spectator
3. Ruth Grierson, Mount Desert Islander, Nature
Weekly 2: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Sid McKeen, The Waldo Independent, Wry and ginger: Together again after 50 years
2. Jill Goldthwait, The Ellsworth American, Beware: Frost heaves ahead and Public Expectations
3. John Swinconeck, York County Coast Star, If you wanna break down, that's your business and In lieu of a handshake, how about a wave?
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Ann McClure, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Mark LaFlamme, Sun Journal, Fascinating phantoms of the street
2. Bill Nemitz, Portland Press Herald, A senseless crime and Dad is gone
3. J. P. Devine, Kennebec Journal, A death in the family and Thanks for the chalk
Critic's Award
Weekly 1: Judged by Gerry Molina, Editor, Haverhill Gazette
1. David Grima, The Camden Herald, Sean Harris-the rarity of ordinary people
2. Chris Dougherty, Mount Desert Islander, The meaning of life
3. Michael Keating, The York Weekly, It's only rock 'n' roll...but we like it
Weekly 2: Judged by Janet Mackay-Smith, Community Newspaper Co.
1. Nan Lincoln, The Bar Harbor Times, Hot Stuff
2. Corinne Vaccaro, The Republican Journal, Big Bang Delivers
3. Win Pusey, The Ellsworth American, Thrilling piano solo
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Ann McClure, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Alicia Anstead, Bangor Daily News, Opera provides parallels to reality
2. Christopher Cousins, The Times Record, Powerful horns bring powerful memories
3. Dan Marois, Sun Journal, Delightful dysfunction
News/Sports Headline
Weekly: Judged by Ruth Epstein, Editor, Lakeville Journal
1. The Courier-Gazette, Jury clears pickled peppered petal picker
2. Rich Obrey, Current, Fi-NIAL-ist
3. Laurie Schreiber, The Bar Harbor Times, Taken for granite
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Cheryl McCarriston, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Patty McCarthy, Portland Press Herald, Maine Squeeze
2. Heather McCarthy, Sun Journal, Beatin' feet
3. Stan Eames, Kennebec Journal, How cold was it?
Feature Headline
Weekly: Judged by Ruth Epstein, Editor, Lakeville Journal
1. Nan Lincoln, The Bar Harbor Times, You win some, you snooze some
2. Stacy Lamphier, The Waldo Independent, Taking Stock
3. Dagney C. Ernest, The Courier-Gazette, Ode to an oud
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Ann McClure, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Feature Staff, Kennebec Journal, Stuff it
2. Daryl Madore, The Times Record, Teen Help is not always Wanted
3. Becky Bowden, Bangor Daily News, Plate-Class Window
Specialty Page Design
Weekly 1: Judged by Tim Kane, Executive Editor, Stonebridge Press
1. Suzanne Campbell, Mount Desert Islander, It's Valentine's Day
2. Eric Haines, Lincoln County Weekly, Reny's: The Musical
3. Paulina Walker, The Camden Herald, What a card
Weekly 2: Judged by Jeffrey Peterson, Managing Editor, Foxboro Reporter
1. Christine Dunkle and Corinne Vaccaro, The Republican Journal, Living like the lotus
2. Dagney Ernest and Julie Brown, The Courier-Gazette, About Face
3. Dana Pearson, York County Coast Star, Please, take a seat
Daily: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, Groton Herald
1. Jonathan Ferland, Bangor Daily News, It's not easy painting green
2. Jonathan Ferland, Bangor Daily News, In the swing of things
3. Patrick Gabrion, The Times Record, She's not just clowning around
Weekend: Judged by Sarah Corbitt, Community Editor, MPG Newspapers
1. Heather McCarthy, Sun Journal, Leni Riefenstahl
2. Ursula Albert and Tim Frank, Sun Journal, Beer nuts
3. Eric Zelz, Bangor Daily News, Drawing with Dad
Front Page Design
Weekly 1: Judged by Lisa Herren, Editor, The Herald News
1. Staff, The York Weekly, York Fisherman lost, found at sea
2. Joan Grant and Eric Haines, Lincoln County Weekly, 8/15/2002
3. Staff, Mount Desert Islander, 8/15/2002
Weekly 2: Judged by Jane Rosenfield-Kolb, Art Director, Fairfield County Times
1. Christine Dunkle, The Republican Journal, 02/27/2003
2. Jonathan Morse, American Journal, 12/11/2002
3. Staff, Sanford News, 01/23/2003
Daily: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Staff, Portland Press Herald, Winter Cleaning
2. Staff, Portland Press Herald, Remembering 9/11
3. Stephanie Law, Morning Sentinel, Hathaway battle ends
Weekend: Judged by Sarah Corbitt, Community Editor, MPG Newspapers
1. Tim Frank, Sun Journal, The Murder of Morgan McDuffee: Worlds Collide
2. Eric Zelz, Bangor Daily News, Who's behind Bangor?
3. Stephanie Law, Morning Sentinel, Honoring a fallen son
Special Section
Weekly: Judged by Marsden Epworth, Editor Arts & Supplements, Lakeville Journal
1. Staff, The Ellsworth American, Out & About
2. Staff, The Ellsworth American, Weatherwise
3. Staff, The Ellsworth American, College Bound
Daily/Weekend: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Staff, Morning Sentinel, Waterville Bicentennial
2. Staff, Bangor Daily News, 64th National Folk Festival
3. Sports Staff, Kennebec Journal, Scouting Report
Editorial
Weekly 1: Judged by Gerry Molina, Editor, Haverhill Gazette
1. Earl Brechlin, Mount Desert Islander, Justice denied
2. Mike Lange, Moosehead Messenger, Betting the odds
3. Gwen Stockwell-Rushton, The Penobscot Times, E-911
Weekly 2: Judged by R. J. Marx, Editor, Fairfield County Times
1. Hugh Bowden, The Ellsworth American, Health-Care Debate
2. Kris Ferrazza, The Courier-Gazette, Running on Empty
3. Dan King, York County Coast Star, Casino task force looks like a bag job
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Cheryl McCarriston, Reporter, Granite State News
1. Judy Meyer, Sun Journal, Tolerance for Threats in School
2. Claire M. Bastien, The Times Record, Prison a death sentence for some
3. David B. Offer, Morning Sentinel, Casino offers Maine nothing of lasting value
Opinion Column
Weekly 1: Judged by Tim Kane, Executive Editor, Stonebridge Press
1. David Grima, The Camden Herald, The bobble-head Jesus toy
2. Peter McDonald, The Camden Herald, No teacher left standing
3. Tim Roberts, The Franklin Journal, Cougar Paus
Weekly 2: Jeffrey Peterson, Managing Editor, Foxboro Reporter
1. Douglas Hufnagel, The Republican Journal, Swept up in the tide of war
Daily/Weekend: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Bruce Kyle, Bangor Daily News, Dirty little secret and Goodbye from Bizarro, Maine
2. Doug Vanderweide, Kennebec Journal, This is not a Target area and Don't Know? Don't Vote!
3. Rex Rhoades, Sun Journal, How do we enter the mind of a dog and Evening stroll proves a point
Editorial Cartoon
Weekly: Judged by Ruth Epstein, Editor, Lakeville Journal
1. Joe Marshall, Mount Desert Islander, Piscataqua Bridge
2. Darryl Smith, The Camden Herald, Road Improvements for Rt. 1
3. Darryl Smith, The Republican Journal, Sanborn Pond
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Joshua Spaulding, Sports Editor, Granite State News
1. George Danby, Bangor Daily News, MDI Vacation, Who knows if Angus is really in that RV?, and Plastic sheeting and duct tape
2. Steve Meyers, Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, Tribbles, Togus, 9/11
3. Robert and Leslie Sullivan, The Times Record, Town Councilors, Wiscasset bypass, and Not voting
Editorial Page
Weekly 1: Judged by Gerry Molina, Editor, Haverhill Gazette
1. Staff, Mount Desert Islander, 03/20/2003
2. Lorie Costigan, The Camden Herald, 10/24/2002
3. Paula Gibbs, Wiscasset Newspaper, 07/11/2002
Weekly 2: Judged by Jeffrey Peterson, Managing Editor, Foxboro Reporter
1. Staff, The Courier-Gazette, 02/06/2003
2. Staff, The Ellsworth American, 05/16/2002
3. Staff, The Republican Journal, 07/25/2002
Daily: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Richard Shaw, Bangor Daily News, 07/23/2002
2. Staff, Morning Sentinel, 05/07/2002
3. Judy Meyer, Sun Journal, 07/24/2002
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau, Norwood Bulletin
1. Richard Shaw, Bangor Daily News, 11/23/2002-11/24/2002
2. Judy Meyer, Sun Journal, 04/28/2002
3. John W. Porter, Kim Clifford, MW Harmon, Nikki Kallio, Maine Sunday Telegram
03/23/2003
Sports Story
Weekly 1: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Benjamin D. Hutchins, Katahdin Times, Fresh honors for Millinocket's greatest sports champions
2. Sheila McMillan, The Franklin Journal, 'I never intended to be what I am'
3. Ben Bragdon, The Piscataquis Observer, Dexter wins third straight state crown
Weekly 2: Judged by Jeffrey Peterson, Managing Editor, Foxboro Reporter
1. Wayne Rivet, The Bridgton News, Fantastic Fryeburg Finish
2. Matthew Doak, The Waldo Independent, Belfast gets oh so close to state crown
3. Ken Waltz and Joseph Cyr, The Courier-Gazette, Pay to play back on the agenda
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Joshua Spaulding, Sports Editor, Granite State News
1. Mike Lowe, Maine Sunday Telegram, High school coaches feeling pressure from vocal parents
2. Matt DiFilippo, Kennebec Journal, Cony star's residency questioned
3. John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News, Incentives spur Special Olympics
Sports Feature
Weekly 1: Judged by Don Harrison, Editor, Greenwich Citizen
1. Rich Obrey, Current, Slowinski rolls toward Reno and PBA Masters Tournament
2. Jay Pinsonnault, The York Weekly, Ready to run
3. Fran Emmons, Moosehead Messenger, Deer stressed by hard winter
Weekly 2: Judged by Jeffrey Peterson, Managing Editor, Foxboro Reporter
1. Chuck Anschutz, American Journal, Scott Mikki Wiechman takes another shot at success
2. Mary Jo Shafer, St. John Valley Times, On the edge: Getting ready for the Can-Am 250
3 (tie). Matthew Doak, The Waldo Independent, It's been a long trip for Jeff Harris
3 (tie). Carrie Ciciotte, The Bar Harbor Times, Beam selected for Maine Baseball Hall of Fame
Daily: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Tim O'Sullivan, Journal Tribune, Dreams riding on the air
2. Jessica Bloch, Bangor Daily News, Coping with loss
3. Scott Martin, Morning Sentinel, Glove Story
Weekend: Judged by Sarah Corbitt, Community Editor, MPG Newspapers
1. Kevin Mills, Sun Journal, One call ruined our lives
2. John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News, Hunter eager for return to woods despite being hit by lightning
3. Jessica Bloch, Bangor Daily News, Unfinished Business
Sports Column
Weekly 1: Judged by Don Harrison, Greenwich Citizen
1. Craig Crosby, Mount Desert Islander, From Right Field
2. Ben Bragdon, The Piscataquis Observer, ESPN charging
Weekly 2: Judged by R. J. Marx, Editor, Fairfield County Times
1. Tom Seymour, The Republican Journal, The Quest
2. Ken Waltz, The Courier-Gazette, Warm weather puts damper on toboggan racer's expected icy thrill
3. Matthew Doak, The Waldo Independent, Tribute to Coach D
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Joshua Spaulding, Sports Editor, Granite State News
1. Steve Solloway, Portland Press Herald, They quit because, well, they're quitters and Always in left, always with Ted
2. Travis Lazarczyk, Morning Sentinel, We all owe Trevor a standing ovation and High school sports shouldn't be like this
3. John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News, Back from vacation bruise-free and Father provides lifelong lessons through sports
Sports Section
Weekly 1: Judged by Don Harrison, Greenwich Citizen
1. Craig Crosby, Mount Desert Islander, 03/13/2003
2. Jay Pinsonnault, The York Weekly, 03/05/2003
3. Ben Bragdon, The Piscataquis Observer, 01/22/2003
Weekly 2: Judged by Tom Henry, Editor, Westport Minuteman
1. Ken Waltz and Joseph Cyr, The Courier-Gazette, 11/14/2002
2. Rich Obrey, American Journal, 03/12/2003
3. Matthew Doak, The Waldo Independent, 04/25/2002
Daily: Judged by D. Johnson & R. Stewart, Editors, The Groton Herald
1. Sports Staff, Portland Press Herald, 07/03/2003
2. Staff, Kennebec Journal, 02/14/2003
3. Staff, Morning Sentinel, 02/19/2003
Weekend: Judged by Stuart Green & Leanne Gendreau
1. Sports Staff, Maine Sunday Telegram, 08/04/2002
2. Staff, Kennebec Journal, 06/02/2002
3. Joe McLaughlin & Staff, Bangor Daily News, 03/01/2003-03/02/2003
Local Ad Black & White
Weekly 1: Judged by Faye Raynard & Anna Sobczynski, Co-Editors/Publishers, Village Reporter
1. Leslie L. Bull, The Franklin Journal, It's the time of year to start thinking about studs!
2. Diane Norton, The Camden Herald, Spring has sprung at Prince's
3. Fred Berry, Mount Desert Islander, Kimball Shop
Weekly 2: Judged by Jane Spencer & Angela Lynn, Ad. Manager/Publisher, Addison Press Inc.
1. Pam Nadeau, The Waldo Independent, Moore's Septic
2. Timothy Ames, York County Coast Star, Dannah
3. Doug Kohut, The Ellsworth American, Katsiaficas
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Bridgit Cayer and Kim Reid, Bangor Daily News, River Road Veterinary Hospital
2. Denise Morin, Sun Journal, We Miss You
3. Shelley Sund and Tom Carson, Bangor Daily News, Hartt Transportation Transfloexpress
Local Ad in Color
Weekly 1: Judged by Faye Raynard & Anna Sobczynski, Co-Editors, Village Reporter
1. Ann Duddy and Jonathan Morse, Current, ERA Agency 1
2. Carolyn Flanagan, The Camden Herald, Presenting the Greatest Toys
3. Gayle Levasseur, Aroostook Republican, Dazzling Deals
Weekly 2:
1. Paula Traverso, York County Coast Star
2. Staff, The Ellsworth American
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. David Tripp, Maine Sunday Telegram, It's about community, ethics & business
2. Shelley Sund and Evelyn Emery, Bangor Daily News, Mid-Maine Communications
3. Sandy Dyer, Sun Journal, L. F. Pike
Campaign or Series
Weekly 1: Judged by Lynn Delaney, Editor, Milton Independent
1. Diane Norton, The Camden Herald, $1916.25-Knox County Coalition against tobacco
2. Tannye Wold, The York Weekly, Hap Moore
Weekly 2: Judged by Jane Spencer, Advertising Manager, Addison Press Inc.
1. Jennifer Nero, York County Coast Star, Jolly Jingle Jumble
2. Staff, Boothbay Register, Rocktide Inn
3. Timothy Ames, York County Coast Star, Holiday Magic
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designer/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Elizabeth Hansen and Shelley Sund, Bangor Daily News, Share the adventure
2. Cindy Stevens, Denise Vear, Seth Rogers, Ad Staff, Kennebec Journal, 12 Days of Christmas
3. Elizabeth Hansen and Shelley Sund, Bangor Daily News, National Folk Festival
Advertising Layout
Weekly:
1. Staff, The Camden Herald
2. Staff, The York Weekly
3. Staff, St. John Valley Times
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Kathy Flammia, Designer/Prepress Manager, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Staff, The Times Record, 11/27/2003
2. Advertising Staff, Sun Journal, 10/09/2003
3. Barbara Mower, Bangor Daily News, 10/12/2003 & 10/13/2003
Supplement/Special Section
Weekly 1: Judged by Faye Raynard & Anna Sobczynski, Co-Editors/Publishers, Village Reporter
1. Ad Staff, Mount Desert Islander, Out & About
2. The Camden Herald, Penobscot Bay YMCA 2002
3. Staff, Mount Desert Islander, Home & Garden
Weekly 2: Judged by Angelo Lynn, Publisher/Editor, Addison Press Inc.
1. Staff, The Ellsworth American, Overview 2003
2. Staff, York County Coast Star, Best of the Best 2002
3. Boothbay Register, Coastal Maine Homes 2002
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Kathy Flammia, Designer/Prepress Manager, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Cindy Stevens and Mary Kee, Morning Sentinel, Business Journal 2003
2. Linda Galway, Sun Journal, Balloon Festival
3. Pat Horne, Brian Swartz and Shelley Sund, Bangor Daily News, Boating
Best Supplement Cover
Weekly 1: Judged by Lynn Delaney, Editor, Milton Independent
1. Rick Nash, The York Weekly, Business Profile
2. Staff, The Camden Herald, Spring Home & Garden
3. Staff, Lincoln County Weekly, 2003 Spring Automotive Preview
Weekly 2:
1. Staff, The Ellsworth American
2. Staff, York County Coast Star
3. Staff, The Bar Harbor Times
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Lindsey Durnbaugh, Sun Journal, Fall Sports
2. Leo Baillargeon, Sun Journal, Academic Advocate
3. Jane Fortune, Maine Sunday Telegram, Wedding Planner
Best NIE Idea
Weekly: Judged by Angelo Lynn, Publisher/Editor, Addison County Independent
1. Staff, The Piscataquis Observer
2. Dave Bates and Dave Russell, Houlton Pioneer Times
3. Gayle Levasseur, Aroostook Republican
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Michael Cleveland, Managing Editor, The Cabinet
1. Susan O'Connor Welch, Sun Journal, NASCAR/Fastcar
2. Darryl Madore, The Times Record, Up in the air
In-Paper Circulation Promo
Weekly 1: Judged by Lynn Delaney, Editor, Milton Independent
1. Staff, Mount Desert Islander, Birthday gifts for you
2. Kelly Sweatt, The York Weekly, Hoity Toity
3. Donna Culbertson and Diane Norton, The Camden Herald, Help make a child's wish come true
Weekly 2: Judged by Jane Spencer/Angelo Lynn, Ad Manager/Publisher, Addison Press Inc.
1. Kelly Sweatt, York County Coast Star, Retailer of the week
2. Katherine Williams, The Ellsworth American, Banff Film Festival
3. Lee Hews Caster, American Journal, Subscribe to the American Journal
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Cindy Stevens, Jessica Douin and Charlene McGraw, Kennebec Journal, Today's newspaper...a few feet away
2. Denise Morin, Sun Journal, Circulation self-employment opportunity
3. Kim Michael and Charlene McGraw, Morning Sentinel, Attention seniors! Earn extra cash
Self-Promotion
Weekly: Judged by Lynn Delaney, Editor, Milton Independent
1. Doug Kohut, Mount Desert Islander, Tournament Banner
2. Brian Hewitt, York County Coast Star, Change the masthead?
3. Terry Carlisle and Tina Sullivan Thorp, The Ellsworth American, Planning calendar
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Elizabeth Hansen and Shelley Sund, Bangor Daily News, Coming up boxes
2. Cindy Stevens and Jessica Douin, Kennebec Journal, Medal winners
3. Cindy Stevens and Jessica Douin, Morning Sentinel, The newspaper-now more than ever
Best New Idea
Weekly:
1. Staff, The York Weekly
2. Staff, The Ellsworth American
3. Staff, Houlton Pioneer Times
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Kathy Flammia, Designer/Prepress Manager, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Cindy Stevens and Staff, Kennebec Journal, Winter White Sale
2. The Times Record, August Blowout Full Page Mania
3. Steve Costello and Lindsey Durnbaugh, Sun Journal, Let it snow
Sponsorship Page
Weekly: Judged by Lynn Delaney, Editor, Milton Independent
1. Staff, The Ellsworth American, Dramatic Victory
2. Jennifer Nero, The York Weekly, Color me safe
3. Staff, Mount Desert Islander, Applause
Daily/Weekend: Judged by Matt Wheeler, Sandra Gulla, Eric Stanway, & Diane Hoffman, Designers/Ad & Pages Composers, Cabinet Press Newspapers
1. Matthew Sargent and Dawn Tantum, Kennebec Journal, Holiday Turkey Scramble
2. Jane Fortune, Roy Guerette, and Jack Barrett, Maine Sunday Telegram,
Maine style
3. Barbara Hendsbee and Karen Paradis, Morning Sentinel, Happy New Year
Web Site
All: Judged by Mike Cleveland, The Cabinet
1. Tim Archambault and Shelley Sund, Bangor Daily News
Freedom of Information
All: Judged by Bob Bosworth, Managing Editor, Quincy Sun
1. Sun Journal, Access Denied
2. Kennebec Journal, Jail Suicide
3. Jeff Inglis, Current, Nursing home patients were in jeopardy
General Excellence
Weekly 1:
First: The York Weekly
Second: Mount Desert Islander
Third: The Camden Herald
Weekly 2:
First: The Ellsworth American
Second: The Bar Harbor Times
Third: York County Coast Star
Daily:
First: Lewiston Sun-Journal
Second: Portland Press Herald
Third: Bangor Daily Newspaper
Weekend:
First: Lewiston Sun-Journal
Second: Maine Sunday Telegram
Third: Bangor Daily News
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