Worcester Daily Meter Is Running

Image via WikipediaThe New York Times reports that the online edition of its sister publication, The Worcester Telegram & Gazette next week will launch a metered paywall system.

Although subscribers to the print edition will continue to have free access to online content, others will be allotted 10 free local articles a month before a subscription fee kicks in.  Online readers can opt for a $1 day pass or a $14.95 monthly subscription for complete access to online local news content.
The New York Times plans to unveil its own metered paywall system for its online edition early next year.

NY Times Reportedly Close to Unloading Worcester daily

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A beverage mogul and a long-time former editor may be in line to purchase the Worcester (Mass.) Telegram & Gazette from The New York Times, according to the Editor & Publisher Web site and an article in the Worcester daily.

Ralph D. Crowley, 58, CEO of Polar Beverages Corp., and 63-year-old Harry T. Whitin, who spent 16 of his 44 years at the Telegram & Gazette as Editor in Chief before retiring last spring, have been negotiating with The New York Times and are hopeful they can complete a deal to acquire the paper within two weeks.

No dollar amount has been disclosed.  The Times  has previously threatened to shutter the Worcester daily, which has taken serious hits in circulaton and advertising revenues, as have many newspapers nationwide.