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We’re pleased to share that we identi ed a nearby printer that is capable of taking on our products and began printing there this week. While the move won’t cause signi cant changes to our newspapers, you’ll likely notice a few di erences.

e most notable change is the size of our newspapers. Moving to a di erent press, regardless of which option we landed on, necessitated altering the page size. at means a slightly smaller page. Despite the change, you can still expect the same volume of local news stories, advertisements and other features we’re committed to providing to you.

We also had to make tweaks to some delivery times, as well as more closely aligning some of our publications geographically. As a subscriber, you may not even notice these changes; the goal was to streamline our work behind the scenes to keep production and delivery as consistent as possible.

Our newspapers, printed and delivered to driveways and mailboxes, remain an important platform for a selection of spirits such as whiskey and vodka.”

To complement the libations, a lineup of talented local bands hit the festival stage, setting the tone for a lively and energetic atmosphere at the Carpenter Park Pavilions.

“ is is the perfect setting for this celebration,” says Romig. “With its lush greenery and ample space, the setting is perfect for mingling, relaxing, soaking in the summer vibes, and enjoying the company of fellow beer, wine and spirits enthusiasts.” getting you local news. Even as we evolve digitally, we know many of our subscribers appreciate the experience of a newspaper, and we’re continuing to explore longer-term options for consistent printing in the years to come.

Carpenter Park is already the successful home of the well-attended orntonfest and July 4th celebrations, as well as summer Concerts in the Park events. is newest ornton festival promises to be a great end-of-summer addition. Festivalgoers will be treated to a vast selection of handcrafted beers from local breweries, as well as o erings from regional favorites.

In terms of our digital evolution, we’re extremely excited to soon be launching a new website that will allow us to publish more quickly. I’ll dedicate an upcoming column to these improvements, but will share a few speci cs here, too:

- Our publications will soon be under one umbrella, meaning you can easily shift from one local news source to another to learn more about communities across the region.

- With more multimedia elements, including audio and videos, we’re making our stories more inclusive.

- e website will be easier to navigate and update as news happens. ere’s much more to come on that front, and I look forward to sharing additional details soon. In the meantime, thank you for your support of local journalism –– we couldn’t do this without our members, advertisers and readers.