From Here to There

I do not know how I got myself into this but here goes.......
Fifteen years ago when a dozen of us started the Gorham Times I never imagined a world with the Internet, web pages, blogging, twittering, your space, my face and your tubes. But here we are.
I am excited that the GT is embracing technology, with our Web site, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook presences, and now, hosting a blog. As long as it helps the print version and brings people to our site so that we can add exposure for our advertisers, and provide enhanced communication to our readers, I am all for it.
So please participate and post comments and ideas. If it is interesting to people in Gorham we will support it.
As we head further into the latest communication methods, I do want to remind people how important and valuable the print Gorham Times is.
In fact, I have 10 top reasons why reading a print newspaper is so valuable [drum roll please].......
#10 Keeps loggers, papermakers and salesman in business.
#9 Recycling is good for the environment
#8 I read a newspaper every morning at breakfast. I do not want to spill maple syrup on my keyboard.
#7 I like the feel and smell of newsprint and enjoy washing the ink from my hands.
#6 I read the ads [really!]
#5 I have started reading Obituaries
#4 I do not want people believing Keith Olberman and Rush Limbaugh are news reporters like Walter Cronkite and Edward R Morrrow [am I dating myself?]
#3 I do not have a computer in my bathroom.
#2 The GT is my home town NEWSPAPER, NOT my “start button-homepage URL-www.- password- user name-access code-mothers maiden name- google it-x%&*$#% oh crap, my computer just crashed !” news source.
and #1 I am thinking of getting a parakeet and I need....
So please keep reading your REAL newspaper even while you text, tweet and blog away!
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