Newspapers dying? This 88-year-old American is giving birth to one


By AGENCY
  • Living
  • Saturday, 11 Feb 2023

Marie Bonelli, a reporter for the 'Winsted Citizen', delivers the first issue of the paper to homes in Winsted. Photos: Jessica Hill/AP

At age 88, Ralph Nader believes his neighbours in northwest Connecticut, the United States, are tired of electronics and miss the feel of holding a newspaper to read about their town.

So at a time that local newspapers are dying at an alarming rate, the longtime activist is helping give birth to one.

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