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meow2u3

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15. That's an astute way he has of selling his business

Reply to cali (Original post)

Sat Jun 11, 2016, 09:00 AM

Jun 2016

He has a $175 entry fee and must have at least 700 entries, so he'll gross at least about $120K.

I think he wants to make sure the new owner(s) can read and write the English language correctly. He also wants to make sure the paper doesn't die with him. I think it's smart of him to run a contest like that.

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Write an essay and win a chance to own a small newspaper in Vermont [View all] cali Jun 2016 OP

Could be a good opportunity drray23 Jun 2016 #1

What an excellent idea, drray23! If only... nt ChisolmTrailDem Jun 2016 #2

that's ridiculous. This is my town cali Jun 2016 #5

I hope it wont fold drray23 Jun 2016 #6

There does not appear to be a way to get there by bus KamaAina Jun 2016 #7

As God is my witness, I thought KamaAina could fly pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #8

Silly pinboy. I get to and from Hawai'i by paddling an outrigger canoe. KamaAina Jun 2016 #9

I wish I had some newspaper experience. drm604 Jun 2016 #3

I do! I do! KamaAina Jun 2016 #4

20 min. from Goddard? Downwinder Jun 2016 #10

Too bad you aren't in the market for a gig, cali. You'd be a very great publisher/editor type. Bluenorthwest Jun 2016 #11

I'm flattered. thanks. cali Jun 2016 #12

I mean it. You would be legendary. Bluenorthwest Jun 2016 #14

What a great opportunity. There MUST annabanana Jun 2016 #13

That's an astute way he has of selling his business meow2u3 Jun 2016 #15