Recognition and awards include:

• George Polk Award, best local coverage, 2012

• Finalist, 2012 Pulitzer Prizes for Local Reporting

• Journalist of the Year, Maine Press Association

• Finalist, Michael Kelly Award

• Best Investigative Report, Maine Press Association, 2010

• Best Continuing Story, Maine Press Association, 2010

• Special Award, New England Newspaper and Press Association, 2011

• Faculty, Investigative Journalism Program, New England First Amendment Coalition

• Best Environmental Story, Maine Press Association, 2014

• Third Place, Best Business Story, Maine Press Association, 2014