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Granite Beat: Manchester Ink Link founder and publisher Carol Robidoux on how she centers community

In this episode of The Granite Beat, hosts Adam Drapcho and Julie Hart speak with Manchester Ink Link founder Carol Robidoux, a veteran journalist who left behind the legacy outlets to create her hyperlocal news website to supply residents with local, reliable, and community-driven stories in a central hub. They discuss some of her recent stories, such as the Harmony Montgomery case, the affordable housing crisis and community-centered reporting.

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Julie Hirshan Hart is a reporter for the Laconia Daily Sun.

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Manchester Rising: Making a difference one story at a time

We have until December 31 to raise $100,000 for our Manchester Rising reporting campaign. It is a lofty goal, one I set deliberately, not just because it would be heaven to be able to support two full-time employees, but because it allows me the opportunity to inform you, dear readers, of the financial reality of operating a legitimate daily news site.

Spring Equinox and Ink Link blossom

It’s no secret that more people want greater access to more local news and stories of interest close to home these days. In Carol’s words “the Ink Link tries to make sure that local advertisers on the site add value for the reader and in return hopes that readers will support the advertisers thus creating a sustainable news ecosystem.” This is the ideal time to engage as a community. More participation, more stories, more local news.

Inklink ready to reinvest $25K journalism grant into civic engagement projects

The Facebook Journalism Project and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism are pleased to announce the first wave of 2020 Community Network grants, which have been awarded to news organizations around the country, including ManchesterInklink, recipient of a $25,000 project grant.

Net news is good news for NH citizens

Once every generation or so, a new journalism arises. But with the advent of the Internet, the evolution may be accelerating. An assemblage of online journalists descended on the Derryfield Restaurant in Manchester on Tuesday evening, November 12, to discuss the future of journalism and why it matters.