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.Similar Posts:

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