Washington journalist Bob Woodward to receive award from Colby College

PORTLAND, Maine – Washington political reporter Bob Woodward will receive Colby College’s annual Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award for courageous journalism.

Woodward will receive the Maine school’s award during a Sunday ceremony at the liberal arts college in Waterville.

The Lovejoy Award has been given annually since 1952. It honours the memory of Elijah Parish Lovejoy, an 1826 Colby graduate who was killed in 1837 in Alton, Ill., while defending his abolitionist press against a pro-slavery mob.

Regarding Maine politics, Woodward said independent Sen.-elect Angus King should continue Maine’s long tradition of independent senators. Although Sen. Olympia Snowe, Sen. Susan Collins and former Sen. William Cohen are Republicans, he said they acted like independents.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles