MBTV recognized by American Legion for show about veterans programs

FARMINGTON — Mt. Blue Community Access TV has been presented the 2017 Fourth Estate Award by the American Legion for a focusing on state programs available to veterans.

The Fourth Estate Award is presented annually by The American Legion to a publication, broadcast organization or online (Internet-based) media for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism, according to a news release from MBTV.

MBTV was recognized for an episode of its show “Talkin’ Maine” with Sen. Tom Saviello, R-Franklin.

Saviello interviewed Amedeo Lauria, department service officer for the American Legion Department of Maine. The show focused on the many programs for veterans through the American Legion. The video was used to get the word out and is easily shared through email and social media.

MBTV is proud to receive this prestigious award, the organization said in a news release. The video can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/195009783.

MBTV films in the Roberts Learning Center on the campus of University of Maine at Farmington. Its locally produced programs are available on Bee Line Cable TV Channel 11 and free on demand at mtbluetv.org.

PHOTO CAPTION: Steve Harris, service officer for the American Legion, presents JP Fortier, executive director of Mt. Blue Community Access TV, with the 2017 Fourth Estate Award. The Fourth Estate Award is presented annually by the American Legion to a publication, broadcast organization or online (Internet-based) media for outstanding achievement in the field of journalism. (Submitted photo)