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Disappearing press

August 12, 2025 by Guest Post

by Star Jameson, Hamilton

I just wanted to drop a note to say how much I appreciate having your publication available to us here in the valley. When I read of the Wyoming closure of so many local newspapers, with historic and profit value, it is a great sadness. I appreciate the Star’s local coverage and read it all every week. May independent journalism ever exist in Montana! May your advertisers increase their investments to avoid such a calamity! Thank you for your service to all of us. Our democracy is at even greater risk if the presses are shut down. How else can we speak truth to power and share our voices with others?

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  1. Sharon Gee says

    August 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM

    I wholeheartedly agree and I really do appreciate the Bitterroot Star, the freedom of press that they represent, their willingness to let everybody be heard and their contribution and commitment to this community.

    Thank you sincerely.
    I’ve been a fan for years.

  2. Linda Schmitt says

    August 13, 2025 at 7:48 AM

    I second your comments!! Bitterroot Star does a great job. Thank you!

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