A 139-Year-Old Massachusetts Newspaper Closing After Paying $1.1M for Defamation Case
The closure of the Everett Leader Herald marks the end of a 139-year-old legacy in Massachusetts journalism. The historic newspaper, which began its journey in 1885, published its final edition after being embroiled in a defamation lawsuit that resulted in a $1.1 million settlement. The lawsuit, filed by Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria, accused the paper … Read more