{"id":109,"date":"2024-06-05T14:25:36","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csportal.bangordailynews.com\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:25:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T14:25:36","slug":"helpie_faq_page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/readerresources.bangordailynews.com\/?page_id=109","title":{"rendered":"Helpie FAQ &#8211; Group Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[helpie_notices group_id=&#8217;6&#8217;\/]<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">.helpie-faq.accordions.groupSettings-6__enabled .accordion .accordion__item .accordion__header{background: #00723e !important;}.helpie-faq.accordions.groupSettings-6__enabled .accordion .accordion__item .accordion__header .accordion__title{color: #ffffff !important;}.helpie-faq.accordions.groupSettings-6__enabled .accordion .accordion__item .accordion__body{background: #ffffff !important;}<\/style><section id='' class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-6__enabled ' data-collection='' data-pagination='0' data-search='0' data-pagination-enabled='0'><h3 class=\"collection-title\">Questions about our journalism<\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-115\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-115\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is the mission of the BDN?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>On our first anniversary, in 1890, we declared:<\/p>\n<p><em>The NEWS will keep right on doing what it has done, standing up for the right and fighting the wrong, even if the right happens to be the underdog as is so apt to be the case, defending the downtrodden, and advocating with all its might the best interest of Bangor and Eastern Maine. More than all that, it will continue to give all the news of the day every day, without fear or favor.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019ve streamlined that a bit:<\/p>\n<p><em>The Bangor Daily News advocates with all its might for the best interests of Maine through strong journalism that serves its readers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20251011172953\/https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/2019\/06\/18\/news\/bangor\/we-wont-waver-from-that-mission-the-bdn-has-delivered-maine-130-years-of-news\/\">We won\u2019t waver from our mission<\/a>, and we are grateful for the support of our subscribers, donors and advertisers who each day choose to invest in Maine communities by supporting this local news organization.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">Read more about\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\"><b>what BDN journalism stands for<\/b><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\">\u00a0on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-121\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-121\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What ethical standards do BDN journalists hold themselves to?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><div>Our only agenda is the truth, we follow the facts where we lead us, we work for you and we are independent. We are accountable, and invite your feedback when you feel we have not fulfilled our pledge. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/values\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/values\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1765655385351000&amp;usg=AOvVaw222ZMk1Z730Om3nLql6Sgz\">Read more about\u00a0<b>what BDN journalism stands for<\/b>\u00a0on our website<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-122\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-122\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How does BDN handle corrections?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>When we make an error of fact, we correct it immediately and note our error in the story.<\/p>\n<p>We correct errors no matter where they occur: Online, in print, in a photo cutline, on social media or in a news alert or email newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed something that was incorrectly reported, please let us know by sending an\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:corrections@bangordailynews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">email<\/a>\u00a0or calling us at 207-990-8175.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/report-correction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/report-correction\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1751988958417000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2TC5MtnmYIDIYfoZsP9q6m\">Learn more about BDN corrections policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-123\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-123\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How does BDN handle anonymous sources?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>We ask sources to provide information on the record. That means that we identify, by name and title, those who give us reportable information. We will in some cases grant anonymity, based upon the following conditions:<\/p>\n<p>1. The information is of vital public interest, and cannot otherwise be reported;<\/p>\n<p>2. Identifying the source could put them in physical danger or threaten their employment; or<\/p>\n<p>3. The person is a victim of an alleged crime.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-305\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-305\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is your policy on AI?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p><strong>Why we use AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For decades, Bangor Daily News has embraced new technology that helps us deliver on our mission of providing Maine with essential news and information. From computer layout of print pages to widespread adoption of email, most new technologies at the outset have seemed silly or clunky at best, and dangerous or corruptive at worst. AI is firmly in that realm. It has tremendous capacity to help journalists better find and tell stories. But in its current form, it\u2019s not ready for widespread, and unchecked, use. We use it now to test its applications, learn its limitations and experiment with useful new features for staff and readers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How we use AI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The newsroom uses AI largely for administrative and production tasks, such as brainstorming headlines, creating summaries at the top of stories or generating metadata in the backend of articles. Our reporters use AI tools to quickly scan giant documents for newsworthy information that would otherwise take hours or days. We use AI to watch for keywords in videos of public meetings and conduct early research on stories or projects. The Classifieds department uses AI to help family members who are writing obituaries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-124\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-124\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I request that an old crime story be hidden from Google?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>If you would like to request that an old article from at least five years ago about you be hidden from Google,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/forgetme\/\">fill out this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All decisions are governed by BDN\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/2021\/01\/25\/news\/were-changing-our-policy-on-old-crime-stories\/\">Forget Me policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-125\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-125\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How does the Opinion section operate separately from the newsroom?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>The Opinion pages operate independently from the newsroom. Editorials are written by the editorial board, not the newsroom. The editorial board reports to BDN publisher Rick Warren.<\/p>\n<p>The newsroom does not contribute to editorials, nor does it edit columns or letters to the editor. Likewise, the editorial board does not produce or edit news stories. Anything you see that says \u201copinion\u201d on it is conceived and written by the opinion team, not the newsroom. The team of editors that runs our website \u2014 and reports to the executive editor \u2014 does read over opinion pieces before publishing and promoting them on social media and our homepage.<\/p>\n<p>Groups, elected officials and political candidates often come into the office to meet with the editorial board. In some cases, the board will invite members of the newsroom to attend \u2014 especially during election season \u2014 to see if the meeting yields news. What the newsroom and editorial board writes, if anything, about those meetings is separate and not coordinated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-126\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-126\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What is the editorial board?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>The Bangor Daily News\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/author\/bdneditorial\/\">editorial board<\/a> members are Publisher Richard J. Warren, Opinion Editor Susan Young and BDN President Jennifer Holmes.<\/p>\n<p>The BDN Opinion section operates independently, and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/\">bangordailynews.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" data-id=\"post-127\" data-item=\"hfaq-post-127\" style=\"background:transparent;\" data-tags=\"\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How are Letters to the Editor and opinion pieces selected?<\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__body\" style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>The Bangor Daily News welcomes letters and columns from readers. We ask that, if you submit a letter to the editor, you keep it to no more than 250 words. The opinion team may edit or reject any contribution for clarity, taste, libel and space. Opinion columns (also called OpEds) should not exceed 700 words. If a column is published, submissions by the same writer will not be considered for 60 days. We try to respond to queries that include practical questions.<\/p>\n<p>We seek to feature a range of political and life perspectives in our Opinion pages. If you don\u2019t see your perspective reflected in our pages, we encourage you to change that by writing a letter or a commentary. Here\u2019s the link to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bangordailynews.com\/opinion\/submit\/\">submit yours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In any letter or column, please include hyperlinks to articles, data, and reports that you relied on or referred to in your writing. These links to your sources bolster your argument, both for our editors and our readers. 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