NENF ramps up web service with hiring of deputy online editor; focuses on media issues, discussion

Deehan's part-time role with NENF complements his other part-time role at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School, Densmore said.

NewEnglandNews.org includes a calendar, will establish topical media blogs, and seeks to serve as a form for discussion on critical regional telecom, demographic/diversity, education/culture, energy, growth/planning/environment, governance/taxation, health, transportation and tourism/economic issues.   Deehan has written for a variety of local and national publications, including  The Daily Hampshire Gazette, in Northampton, Mass., and National Journal’s CongressDaily in Washington, D.C.  Deehan was previously a volunteer for the Media Giraffe Project and helped organize the group’s 2006 conference on the future of journalism.

About the New England News Forum
 The New England News Forum is a conversation among news professionals, citizen journalists, educators, public officials and the public to promote mutual trust in vigorous, independent, accountable journalism – and accountable government.   The News Forum organizes meetings, panels and workshops. It undertakes research, study and reporting on issues affecting the practice, integrity and accountability of journalism. The newenglandnews.org site offers a free blog and profile to users who register with real names and follow its policies for respectful engagement.

The News Forum began in October, 2006, with a two-year seed grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. To continue its work, it is dependent upon foundation, media and citizen support through gifts, grants and memberships.  -- END --   More info: Bill Densmore, 413-577-4370, bdensmore@newenglandnews.org Deehan photo for publication:  http://www.newenglandnews.org/?deehan