>>http://annarborchronicle.com/
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>They *are* dropping like flies. The Seattle PI has published it's last edition (but will, thankfully, remain as an online news outlet):
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>http://www.seattlepi.com/business/403793_piclosure17.html
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>The San Francisco Chronicle was also in danger of closing up shop,but so far isn't a casualty.
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>http://www.inquisitr.com/19689/san-francisco-chronicle-safe-for-now/
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>Both of them are owned by Hearst.
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The Chronicle too will be gone, at least in printed form. And soon.

PS: As a west coast kind of person, I am sure you will be delighted to know it is snowing like crazy here <g>. (Yes, I recall you are from the northeast -- MA? -- originally). 5-7 inches is the forecast in the northwest suburbs, where I live, and it looks like it's on track. March 28! I just let the dogs out in the back yard and they seemed a little confused.