It may be the only way to get local news in the not too distant future, the way newspapers are closing. Decent local coverage is hard to come by. The trend has been that good local reporters move on, and there is constant churning. Attending town meetings is not the most exciting thing in the world, and getting to know all of the players takes time and energy.
Finding long time residents who can write a declarative sentence, and have some concern for accuracy is not an easy task.
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