2006-09-21

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'Paywall' removed

The new millennium has been a transformative time for newspaper publishing.

Changing reader habits and the advent of new technology have placed big demands on companies in the print news business.

The Acorn and its parent company, Times Media Group, understand that their biggest responsibility is not only the delivery of credible, relevant information in a timely fashion, but making sure residents have easy access to the publication when stories become available.

That’s why we’re super excited about the news being shared today.

Following a five-year stretch in which Acorn readers were given the option of purchasing online subscriptions to the paper, that so-called “paywall” is coming down.

“Mr. Publisher, tear down this wall,” the late President Ronald Reagan might have once said.

And so we did.

Starting immediately, all online content from our five Acorn publications will be available at no charge to the reader, meaning a paid subscription is no longer required to click and read articles. The weekly Acorn has always been delivered to your driveway at no cost—that more than 40-year tradition will continue—and from now on The Acorn on the internet will be free as well.

Why the change?

The Acorn is your community newspaper, and we want to make sure it stays that way. We believe it’s important that residents feel a connection to the stories we write and also learn about the businesses that advertise in their community. The absence of a paywall is the best way to ensure this free-flow of information remains.

We also invite readers to sign up for the new, easy-to-read Acorn newspaper e-edition delivered weekly to your e-mail. Viewed on mobile, desktop or laptop, the pages are super easy to navigate and, free, just like the print paper.

Local journalism is first gear in the engine that drives America’s free press, and a free press it shall be.

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Largest One-Story in Woodridge



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Nick Cormier



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This House Is Located In The Exclusive Wood Ranch Gated Area



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This Newbury Park House Has Been Beautifully Upgraded



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This House Features A Spacious Backyard With A Pebble Tech Pool



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Beautifully Expanded And Remodeled Top To Bottom



This beautiful craftsman-style home has everything one could wish for in a home! The property is designed with 4 spacious bedrooms and 4 full baths with one of each downstairs. This recently renovated home has outstanding curb-appeal and opens behind double hardwood front doors to Brazilian cherry floors throughout the first level. The formal living and dining rooms are next, […]

Lang Ranch Home Backs To Open Space In ‘Bellagio’



This gorgeous, courtyard entry home is in the gated community of Bellagio. Upon entering, you can’t help but notice the open floor plan with travertine-like floors, plantation shutters and crown mouldings. This home is equipped with lots of built-in cabinetry and custom organized closets. The kitchen includes an island with granite countertops, walk-in pantry, and a view of the backyard […]

Easy Hang Wallpapers Take the Fear Factor Out of Installation



Blank walls in need of a makeover almost always beg the question: What color to paint? But before trotting off to the paint store for color strips and tester cans, consider a new alternative: wallpaper. Because one of the oldest home décor products -around since the 1600s has been reinvented. New technology is making wallpapers simpler to hang and remove, […]

One Block From Westlake Lake



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