New England Newspaper & Press Association
The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) is the professional trade organization for newspapers in the six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island.
NENPA is proud to represent and serve more than 450 daily, weekly and specialty newspapers throughout the six-state region.
NENPA is the principal advocate for newspapers in New England, helping them to successfully fulfill their mission to engage and inform the public while navigating and ultimately thriving in today’s evolving media landscape.
Latest eBulletin
Academy of New England Journalists announces the recipients of the 2026 Yankee Quill Award
Four New England journalists will receive the prestigious Yankee Quill Award this spring for their contributions to the betterment of journalism in the six-state region.
In addition, the Academy of New England Journalists posthumously honors...
Feb. 24: Google AI Tools for News — Previewing GNI at the 2026 Convention
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-facing concept in journalism — it’s becoming a practical tool in today’s newsroom. On February 24 from 1–2 p.m. EST, the New England Newspaper & Press Association will...
2026 NENPA and NEFAC Academic Partnership
In an evolving media landscape, preparing the next generation of journalists has never been more important. The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) and the New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC) are proud...
Convention Registration Open and Better Newspaper Award Notifications Going Out!
Registration is now open for the 2026 New England Newspaper Convention & Trade Show, taking place March 13–14 at a new location, The Venue at Portwalk Place in Portsmouth, NH. The annual gathering brings together publishers, editors, and...
UPCOMING WEBINARS AND EVENTS
Feb
20
Fri
Feb 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the University of Vermont Center For Commuity News for a free webinar with Dr. Lauren Walsh, managing director of journalist safety initiatives at the Foley Foundation, and Dr. Tom Durkin, director of safety education at the Foley Foundation.
Feb
24
Tue
In an era of shrinking deadlines and information overload, AI has become an essential partner for the modern newsroom. This free NENPA University learning session, presented by Colleen Kimmett from Google News Initiative, offers a practical overview of three powerful, free-of-cost tools designed to streamline investigative research and daily reporting workflows.
Move beyond the hype and learn how to integrate NotebookLM, Gemini, and Pinpoint into your reporting toolkit to find stories faster and manage your beat more effectively.
What You’ll Learn
Pinpoint: How to use this investigative powerhouse to search thousands of PDFs, handwritten notes, and audio files in seconds to identify key patterns and entities.
NotebookLM: How to create a “grounded” AI assistant using your own trusted sources to generate summaries, brainstorm story angles, and create audio briefings.
Gemini: Techniques for mastering prompts to assist with SEO headlines, social media copy, and organizing unstructured data.
Who Should Attend?
Reporters & Investigators: Anyone managing large document sets or complex beats.
Editors & Producers: Professionals looking to streamline workflows and newsroom efficiency.
Freelancers & Students: Storytellers at any stage seeking high-powered research and organization tools.
Technical Requirements
These tools are free-of-cost with a Google account.
Note: Because of its specialized investigative capabilities, Pinpoint requires users to request access. We highly recommend requesting your account here at least 24 hours before the session.
Presented by Colleen Kimmett
Colleen is a journalist and educator who worked in independent media for 15 years before joining the Google News Initiative. She started her career at The Tyee, played a founding role in The Discourse, and helped launch the Institute for Investigative Journalism at Concordia University. She’s passionate about supporting journalists and the journalism industry.
This session will not be recorded. Please plan to attend the session on the date and time.
Feb
26
Thu
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The GOP’s signature budget bill — OBBBA — cut taxes but also safety net programs, particularly SNAP and Medicaid. Learn to track how new work requirements affect your community with county and state-level data. Join Poynter Beat Academy for a webinar on Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET to get localized story ideas that explore where data makes a difference and boost your midterm coverage. Webinar offered free of charge thanks to the support of The Joyce Foundation.
Learning Outcomes
- Quantify SNAP and Medicaid impacts in your coverage area.
- Transform abstract policy into tangible effects on local communities.
- Navigate America’s Essential Data web tool to discover story ideas.
- Grasp how data sets contribute to everyday challenges in business and consumer life.
- Name withdrawn or degraded federal data sets and describe the local consequences.
- Identify data loss workarounds where they exist.
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