Three People. One Frame. And Questions About What Happened When Troy Jackson Met a Critical Journalist
A single frame from Troy Jackson’s encounter with Maine Wire editor Steve Robinson shows three things: Jackson reaching for Robinson’s phone, a nearby witness smiling, and another person holding a camera. The Maine Mirror examines what the image shows—and asks where the independent reporting was.
Watch the Watchdogs: 11 Maine News Articles Audited Under One Standard
Watch the Watchdogs completes its first round of Maine media audits, evaluating 11 articles from 11 news organizations under one standardized methodology and generating 36 questions for publishers.
Horton Hears a Who — But Will He Listen?
The Portland Press Herald scrutinized how The Maine Mirror uses AI. I responded by opening the primary sources behind my reporting and inviting its reporter to scrutinize the evidence too. The question now is bigger than either of us: when ordinary Mainers bring consequential evidence to the press, what determines whether somebody looks?
Maine OCFS Director Bobbi Johnson Faces Professional Licensing Complaint: Episode 017 of The Maine Mirror Deep Dive
Episode 017 of The Maine Mirror Deep Dive examines the professional licensing complaint filed against Maine OCFS Director Bobbi Johnson, what the complaint alleges, and the broader questions it raises about child welfare leadership, professional accountability, government oversight, transparency, and public trust in Maine.
Thank You, Maine.
The Maine Mirror exists because of its readers, listeners, viewers, and community members. This is a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has helped strengthen our mission of truth, transparency, accountability, and local journalism across Maine.