| Dear Friend, Today we submitted a series about homelessness in Bangor for an award honoring local reporting that makes a difference. We hope that the excellent work of our reporters will be recognized, but the award isn’t what really matters. What matters is the difference journalism makes for all of us who live here. When we put the people affected by an issue front and center, and report on possible solutions and innovations, reporting makes new conversations possible. If you also believe local journalism helps you have informed conversations about the issues in your community, please join us. | 