Working the Business Desk at the Portland Press Herald

This summer, I interned on the Business Desk at the Portland Press Herald. The Portland Press Herald is Maine’s largest paid newspaper, owned by the Maine Trust for Local News, a non-profit committed to preserving local journalism in Maine.​

My responsibilities included:​

• Writing daily and weekly stories covering news, local and small businesses, government, and education​
• Compiling a weekly People on the Move column about new hires and promotions across Maine businesses​

Some of my favorite stories:​

• The reopening of the Maine State Aquarium​
• A local startup that 3D prints surfboards​ out of recycled fishing nets
• In-person ticket offerings in Portland in response to concerns with Ticketmaster​

Through this internship, I got to give back to my home state by telling the important stories of Mainers and got real-world experience as a reporter. My writing, interviewing, and editing skills have greatly improved, and I have a better understanding of local journalism.

Internship funded by the Gormley Internship Fund​.