The Portsmouth Herald (NH)


Images 1, 2: While it is easy for journalists who have covered the same event umpteen times to yawn when another annual community event rolls around, the Herald approaches "routine" or regular local events with enthusiasm. An example is the treatment of Market Square Days, which included an agate listing of all finishers in the 10K men's and women's road race and 10K wheelchair division.

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Image 3: The newspaper takes a creative approach to Father's Day, focusing on a famous Dad and son - the Bushes - and also on "ordinary" fathers and sons in the military.

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Image 4:"Exposure" is an exploration of the life of an ordinary person, in this case a young bank employee. The Q&A format gives it a more conversational flavor.

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Image 5: Page 2 often features freelance pieces from members of the community. An example is this article by a college junior about why young adults do not support the president's policies.

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