Happy New Year!

As you likely know, we have phased in a subscription charge for mailbox delivery to cover the cost of postage. The response has been gratifying, with a steady stream of folks subscribing online and coming in to subscribe in person. It's been a heavy lift, shifting a four-decade-old model, and adopting new subscription management software. We offer a tip of the hat to Lisa May who has been on point for the transition.

When we first contemplated making this change, I sat down for coffee with former Nugget owner/publisher Erik Dolson and asked him what he thought about the plan. As is his way, he...