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How Small, Independent Newspapers Are Still Finding Readers

NYT > Business > Media · Erik Wemple and An Rong Xu · last updated
In a world of failing newspapers, free weeklies like The Chronicle of Glens Falls, N.Y., are still finding readers. All it takes is owners who do absolutely everything.

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