Month: October 2020

Housing prices rise in Northumberland County despite pandemic economy, says real estate association president

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Housing prices rise in Northumberland County despite pandemic economy, says real estate association president

Robert Washburn October 31, 2020

    Interview from the show: The full interview with bonus material: The average price of a...

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

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Addressing the challenge of race relations in Northumberland is difficult, says committee chair

Robert Washburn October 31, 2020

WARNING: Some people may find parts of this story disturbing. Podcast from show The full interview with...

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This journalist was her paper’s only full-time reporter — until they fired her. Her small town wonders: Now what?

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This journalist was her paper’s only full-time reporter — until they fired her. Her small town wonders: Now what?

Robert Washburn October 29, 2020

Ashley Spinks, former managing editor of the Floyd Press in rural Virginia, interviews a local resident before...

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DIAS: We need a Canadian model to save Canadian journalism

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DIAS: We need a Canadian model to save Canadian journalism

Robert Washburn October 28, 2020

Facebook and Google icons AFP via Getty Images / Toronto Sun Just when Canadians need strong news...

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The coronavirus has closed more than 60 local newsrooms across America. And counting.

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The coronavirus has closed more than 60 local newsrooms across America. And counting.

Robert Washburn October 26, 2020

The Edmond (Oklahoma) Sun, July 25, 1889. (newspapers.com) This story was last updated on September 30. In...

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The Future of Local News Media: Hear from Experts

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The Future of Local News Media: Hear from Experts

Robert Washburn October 26, 2020

This week’s installment of E&P Reports is a recording of a live broadcast, hosted by E&P publisher...

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Health unit recommends staying home, but for those who go out, here is some advice

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Health unit recommends staying home, but for those who go out, here is some advice

Robert Washburn October 24, 2020

Halloween is meant to be a scary time. It is time to dress up, celebrate ghosts, and...

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Opportunity to save money on electricity bills for residents and small business

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Opportunity to save money on electricity bills for residents and small business

Robert Washburn October 24, 2020

Everyone likes to save money. Especially on those regular monthly bills. And, in particular, those electrical bills....

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How 160-year-old regional newspaper returned to profit six months after closure threat

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How 160-year-old regional newspaper returned to profit six months after closure threat

Robert Washburn October 24, 2020

A 160-year-old local newspaper is back in profit six months after falling into financial trouble and almost...

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“Mass customisation” of neighbourhood data can help hyperlocal news become more sustainable

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“Mass customisation” of neighbourhood data can help hyperlocal news become more sustainable

Robert Washburn October 21, 2020

Crime tracker in Los Angeles live on 30 September 2020 “The core problem in local and hyperlocal...

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