BOSTON — The Provincetown Banner staff took home seven awards Saturday from the New England Newspaper & Press Association’s Better Newspaper Competition.

Arts and Entertainment Editor Howard Karren won first place for his section. Associate Editor Edward Miller received first place for headline writing. And Banner Correspondent Sue Harrison won the top prize for arts and entertainment reporting.

Staff Reporter Katy Ward won second prize for history reporting. Miller got second prize for commentary writing, and Karren received second prize for headline writing.

Banner Correspondent Ann Wood was given third prize for obituary writing.

The contest includes newspapers in the six New England states. The awards ceremony took place during a banquet at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. —KCM