Thanks to you, we are well on our way to raising $100,000

Dear Friend,

Thanks to BDN readers and supporters, we’ve raised $13,771 on #GivingNewsDay to support the costs of reporting. Thank you! When it comes to why readers support BDN journalism, you say it better than we do:

“Independent press is essential for a democracy to function.” – Patricia in Bangor

“The excellent investigative reporting that exposed the white supremacist plans to build a training center in Springfield, ME, and ultimately led to their leaving Maine. I also enjoy the outdoors articles and columns.” – Gretchen in Belfast

“To support real journalism and provide an alternative to social media ‘news.’” – Thomas in Argyle Twp

“I have been a journalist at several very good regional and national newspapers. I know what a really good newspaper is. The Bangor Daily News is one. Maine, you don’t know how lucky you are!” – Don in New York, NY

“I depend on the BDN for accurate and unbiased coverage of Maine news and value its regular features (especially Birding in Maine) and investigative reports.” – Alan in Lubec

“I support local journalism throughout Maine -- Maine Monitor, you, Maine Trust for Local News, and our weekly papers in Deer Isle/Stonington and Cape Elizabeth” – Richard in Cape Elizabeth

“I read the BDN every day and I don't want it to go away ever. I wish I could do more, but I'm retired and being careful. I also have a digital subscription” – Rolf in Searsport

“LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!” – Esme in Santa Barbara, CA

We have just $617 to go to complete the $5000 match for new donors, made possible by Stephen King and a group of loyal donors, and we’re 36% of the way to our $100,000 year-end goal to cover the costs of reporting in 2025. Can you help us get there?

Yes! I'll donate now!

All contributions from BDN readers go into a fund for Bangor Daily News journalism managed by EMDC that helps to cover the costs of reporting, such as journalist salaries, document request fees and travel costs to report stories.

We are so grateful to our community for supporting local accountability journalism for Maine. We can’t do this without you.

Thank you,

Jo Easton
Director of Development, Bangor Daily News

PS - If you would like to be excluded from all fundraising messages, or just from this campaign, just reply to this email to let us know.

All donations made to Bangor Daily News are tax deductible through our fiscal sponsor, Eastern Maine Development Corporation. EMDC is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, EIN 01-0281875.

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