Alex Seitz-Wald
@aseitzwald
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Small-town newspaper editor in Maine for the Midcoast Villager, former national political reporter for NBC News. Dad. Bearded-American. Hobby accumulator.
Lincolnville, Maine
Joined October 2009
"As much as I love covering national campaigns, I would be one of 50 reporters at an event. I have never felt more useful to the world than I do now. If we’re not there, it doesn’t get covered."
bostonglobe.com
The Globe spoke to Alex Seitz-Wald about transitioning from NBC to the Midcoast Villager — and how coverage of Graham Platner’s controversial US Senate campaign bridged the gap.
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Thanks to @OKnox for letting me preach the gospel of local news! good discussion here. Why the Dire State of Local News Matters – And Some Reasons for Hope. https://t.co/TNrERCxIoq
usnews.com
Local news fosters connection – and staves off corruption.
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Just read @michaelkruse and this is easily the best profile written about Graham Platner so far. Lots of new details about his past, which has so far been mostly understood only in broad strokes, as well as the specifics on his recruitment and much more.
politico.com
The candidate embodies a quarter-century of raw American frustration. It’s the source of his strength — and potentially his downfall.
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I have no reason to believe Susan Collins won't run for reelection, but notable she's still leaving the door open, at least a crack. Last month told reporters “it’s my plan" to run, but that she was focused on aprops.
Susan Collins when I asked whether her frustrations — from the WH trampling on Congress’ power of the purse to conservatives blocking funding bills — give her reservations about a reelection bid: “I still plan to run for reelection. I’ve not made an official announcement yet”
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Thanks @ChrisCillizza for including me on this very handy list of the best political reporters in all 50 states!
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A Maine historical society had to call the bomb squad after discovering two blackpowder cannonballs from the War of 1812 in its collection. https://t.co/5lh8fRncUC
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The whole interview is worth reading. But this is an interesting way to think about AI and news:
"I think we as reporters in general could do a better job of being transparent. We love transparency, right? But, we could be more transparent about ourselves and our process so that people understand instead of jumping to nefarious conclusions about things. I think we need to
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Huge kudos to @fearless_greene and @LancasterOnline! I really hope this helps inspire more national reporters to consider transitioning to local news. Your community needs you. It's so fulfilling to feel your impact so immediately. And so fun and creative to get to experiment.
My friend David Greene former @npr host has decided to save his local newsroom and suddenly found himself as a newsroom leader. Incredible heartwarming story.
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"I think we as reporters in general could do a better job of being transparent. We love transparency, right? But, we could be more transparent about ourselves and our process so that people understand instead of jumping to nefarious conclusions about things. I think we need to
dailyyonder.com
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
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"I think that’s our superpower compared to national folks: We’re here, our kids go to the same schools, we go to the same sports games, we shop at the same grocery stores. When there’s an ice storm and your power goes out, our power goes out. We have skin in the game."
dailyyonder.com
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
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Had a great time talking about rural local news with @juliaatilton of @dailyyonder, which is bringing a really cool approach to covering rural America.
dailyyonder.com
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a
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Working on my next big story (h/t @Bencjacobs for the important idea): “Sunrise was still hours away when I arrived at the Fisherman’s Friend diner on the Vinalhaven docks to catch the lobstermen before they headed to their boats around 3:00 am. I had made the 2 hour and 15
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This is exactly how I feel and why I am committed to covering Iowa politics. I'd rather write a deep dive about a state legislative race than a presidential campaign. People can't find that legislative coverage anywhere else.
"As much as I love covering national campaigns, I would be one of 50 reporters at an event. I have never felt more useful to the world than I do now. If we’re not there, it doesn’t get covered."
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Anyone else feel like Black Friday has lost touch with its true meaning and just become an excuse for commercial consumerism? Sad.
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Just your typical local newspaper, with bylines by @rtraister Alexander Chee and more.
In Village Books this week: Heidi Julavits, Susan Minot, Alexander Chee, Rebecca Traister, Katy Kelleher, Adam White, Jessica Berger Gross and others all answer the question, “what is your favorite Maine book?”
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