In partnership with Peterborough resident John Adams, the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript invites local middle and high school students to enter the Lifelong Newspaper Reader Program contest.
The program is made possible by a $1,500 contribution of Adams, 89, a lifelong newspaper fan. “I’m a very big believer in print media,” he said. “I think it’s very valuable.”
Adams came to the Ledger-Transcript with an idea and a financial contribution to “do something with schools, to encourage young people to read the newspaper.” He said, “I am afraid too many do not understand the importance of this newspaper, and newspapers in general. What can we do together?”
Thirty winners will be welcomed into the program. Each winner will receive a six-month subscription to the newspaper, and will contribute work for publication. Winners will be given a list of possible topics and may receive help from participating teachers or other mentors.
Since moving to this area in 1994, Adams has been a subscriber of the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript, formerly the Monadnock Ledger. In 2006, the Monadnock Ledger acquired the Peterborough Transcript and shortly after, the Tuesday edition was added to the long-standing weekly Thursday edition. The Tuesday edition increased the newspaper’s community news coverage and made it possible to offer positions to Transcript staff members.
“We appreciate John’s incredible generosity and are excited to offer this program to encourage the next generation of newspaper readers,” said Heather McKernan, Monadnock Ledger-Transcript publisher. “I hope everyone will help spread the word about this program. Every middle and high school student and teacher is eligible to apply.”
To enter the contest, email Heather McKernan at hmckernan@ledgertranscript.com. Include name, age, address and school in your email. In a few sentences, tell us why you like the newspaper and why you want to be part of the program. All entries are due by May 10.