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The Brainerd Police Department identified the victim as a 58-year-old Brainerd woman on Wednesday morning.

The New England Newspaper and Press Association handed Sun Journal staff members three major awards Thursday night, recognizing their work on First Amendment issues, community journalism and overall excellence in reporting.

The Sun Journal received the Freedom of Information Award for the 19th time in 23 years, along with writing, design, photography and advertising honors

According to Mark Mogensen, managing editor/days, “among Steve Collin's many qualities, the one I respect the most has nothing to do with his many talents as a writer, as a researcher, as a communicator, as a trusted co-worker or a knowledgeable journalist. It's his fundamental understanding of how important local journalism is to all of us. His regard for the truth and accuracy."

On Saturday, Meyer was ceremonially inducted into the Maine Press Association's Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy for government transparency, her leadership of newspapers in central and western Maine, and her door-knocking, cold-calling brand of journalism.