| Description: | The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting fills the gap between the diminished in-depth reporting from the existing Maine media and the need of the state’s citizens to be fully informed about the actions of its government and public servants. |
| Begun: | 2010 |
| Website: | http://pinetreewatchdog.org/ |
| Office Location: | P.O. Box 284 Hallowell, ME |
| Structure: | 501 (c)(3) organization |
| Founder: | John Christie |
| Executive Director: | John Christie (publisher) |
| Approximate number of full-time staff: | 2 |
| Number with prior professional journalism experience: | 2 |
| Annual operating budget: | $170,000 |
| Annual salaries posted, or accessible via 990 form: | "Pending" |
| Editorial/ethics policy statement: | Yes |
| Diversity statement: | No |
| IRS 990 form posted on website: | No ("Pending") |
| Major donors disclosed: | Yes |
| INN Member: | Yes |
| Awards: | None |
| Contact: | mainecenter@gmail.com |
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