When we were brainstorming for a theme for this week’s special issue, which introduces the holiday season of Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas and other special days, we thought of the idea that all of the celebrations include light, often candlelight. And we mused that your hometown newspaper is perhaps best symbolized as a Many people working together are bringing you this special issue, whether you are a longtime subscriber waiting impatiently for the week’s issue or a new recipient. We hope you will enjoy it, and if you are not a current subscriber you will take us up on our special offer to become one, and maybe even give a gift subscription.

Some of those who volunteer to do public relations for local groups may not know we will give six dollars for each new subscriber they get for us in an easy fundraiser. And that means we become their newsletter for those subscribers!

Do you want to see a printed copy of your news? A birth announcement, an engagement, a graduation, a promotion, a retirement, or the death and life story of a loved one? We are your publication.

We print news of grand openings of new businesses in town and of zoning applications. Our letters section lets citizens express their opinions and call for action.

As the world gets faster and faster, we’ve opened Facebook pages and a website so you can get the news that can’t wait for next week’s issue. It often includes extra photos and even video. The website has also become an archive, and a way to pay for subscriptions or ads online with Paypal.

We welcome your advice on how to become the kind of community newspaper you want. And we wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season.

Shop locally and save

The local merchants and professionals featured in your community newspaper are not only helping bring you the news, they are letting you know of special offers you can get nearby. You save time, gas and money when you shop in your hometown and use dependable, local services. 

Often, they contribute to local schools and organizations both with funds and by helping do the work. And they help shoulder the tax burden. Part of every dollar you spend locally comes back to you in the form of tax money you don't have to pay. Now that’s a cheerful thought for the holidays!

By Linda Toscano

Linda Toscano, publisher of L&M Publications, is also an award winning writer recognized on both the national and local levels.