Reuters: Connecticut papers saved by new investor
January 7th, 2009Posted by Laura Oliver in Editors' pick, Newspapers
Two Connecticut dailies facing closure have been rescued after a new buyer for the titles was found.
Michael Schroeder, owner of Central Connecticut Communications, will buy The Bristol Press and The Herald of New Britain at a time when some media commentators are calling for US state aid to help ailing newspapers.
Tags: Britain, Connecticut, Conneticut, media commentators, Michael Schroeder, New, The Herald, United States
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