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Brewing Community: How The Midcoast Villager is Redefining Local Journalism
What happens when a local newspaper opens a café? In this episode of Fireside, Chris Marine and David Gogel sit down with Aaron Britt, Publisher of The Midcoast Villager, to explore a bold experiment in local journalism—and what it means for the future of media.
Aaron shares how their team transformed a newsroom into a community hub, why the move isn't just about coffee, and how brands and advertisers can better support independent journalism through deeper, more intentional investments.
We talk about the evolving media landscape, the importance of showing up in real life, and why creating…
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