Gannett closing local newsrooms in latest cost-cutting measure

Weeks after Gannett acquired its local predecessor GateHouse Media, the country’s largest newspaper company began laying off journalists across the country, including in Brockton and Providence. Then, almost 20 weekly newspapers across Massachusetts ceased publication while the rest merged into four digital presences.

Now, Gannett is no longer investing in in-person newsrooms.

The Patriot Ledger — a South Shore paper with 11 staff members — is one of Gannett’s most robust operations in Massachusetts. They are also the latest to ditch a newsroom and work completely remotely, The Boston Globe reported last month.

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