November 22, 2023 by Hilary Jenison
Happy Thanksgiving, Hingham! We are extremely grateful for YOU – our engaged community of readers.
At the Anchor, we have many goals. We share breaking news. We showcase the achievements of our youth in the arts, academics, and athletics. We inform about upcoming town meetings and projects. We foster discussion surrounding issues that are important to all of us. We create an awareness platform for our local non-profits and organizations to share information about their own initiatives, events and achievements. We celebrate our neighbors. We mourn our losses.
It’s no secret that local journalism across the nation, and here on the South Shore, is in jeopardy. Many local newspapers and media outlets are struggling to survive today’s economic challenges and changing consumer habits. Recent data shows that one-third of U.S. newspapers will be gone by 2024. We are fortunate in Hingham that The Anchor has become – a 24/7 digital newspaper and content engine. Thanks to YOU our engaged community it is so much bigger than we imagined when we began this journey.
When we as a community know what’s happening locally, we are more likely to participate in local events, more likely to shop local, more likely to vote in elections, and more likely to volunteer our time to make our collective community better. When local news sources disappear, a void is created, leaving citizens uninformed and disengaged. As a community, we must recognize the importance of hyper-local journalism and actively support it.
We believe local news is vital in Hingham and we hope you do too. In the spirit of gratitude, if you are grateful for this local news here in Hingham, we’d love your continued support. Big or small, one-time, monthly or annually – any financial donation amount will help the Anchor continue to thrive. Donations can be made online HERE (OR by mailing a check to Anchor Media at 149 High Street, Hingham, MA 02043).
We’re GRATEFUL for YOU!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Hilary and The Anchor Team
Hilary Jenison, Hingham resident and Co-Founder/Editor, Anchor Media
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