Pine Tree Watchdog

I think this concept is really interesting.  I have always been interested in investigative reporting so to see it done on such a local scale is awesome.  I think if i lived in Maine I would frequently visit this site for updates and news.  The next thing I noticed was the variety of news on this site.  They cover everything from the environment to elections.  Some of the most recent stories have to do with Governor Paul LePage and how people perceive their governor.  One thing I was wondering was how they decided what to cover.  Obviously the people creating this site saw a need for coverage about veterans and climate change but I was just wondering how they narrowed it down.  Also, something else that I noticed: I really liked the "donate" button.  On articles there is a little counter that tracks how much money has been raised for the non-profit, the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting.  If you share the story, they donate a dollar.  I thought this was a really cool concept for raising money for non-profits because all you have to do is share the story and feel like a superhero!