Welcome

Hello! I’m Braeden. I’m a reporter based in Maine and I’m passionate about getting people the news they need about the Pine Tree State. I’m drawn to investigative and data-driven stories that center on holding powerful people and organizations accountable.

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I report on Waldo County for the Bangor Daily News, with a focus on news out of Belfast and Searsport. I’m also an associate producer for NPR’s newscast team, editing audio and scripts for the hourly headlines.
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Some of the stories I’m most proud of include an investigation into inaccurate government data on missing indigenous women and girls, long-term care industry lobbying that left nursing home residents at risk and a sharp increase in the use of contract health workers in Maine nursing homes over even before the pandemic hit.

Here are my most recent stories .
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I’m always looking for ways to include data in my reporting. I’m also very into audio journalism and am passionate about finding ways to incorporate sound into my coverage whenever possible.