Media & Press Resources
Everything journalists, bloggers, and researchers need to cover The Farmington Mercury and its publisher Mercury Local, LLC. All downloadable assets are licensed CC BY-ND 4.0—free to reuse in full with attribution and no edits.
Quick Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launch | April 2025 |
| Publisher | Mercury Local, LLC |
| Headquarters | 520B North Poplar St., Charlotte, NC 28202 |
| Coverage Area | Farmington, CT and surrounding communities |
| Funding Model | Free access, first-party ads & community sponsorships |
| Motto | “Always last … to breaking news.” |
| Monthly Readership | Enough readers to form a kickball league (subs included) |
| Newsletter Subscribers | Everyone who’s ever asked, ‘Why don’t you start a newsletter?’ |
| Creative-Commons License | CC BY-ND 4.0 |
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About The Farmington Mercury
The Farmington Mercury is a privacy-first, hyper-local news outlet serving Farmington, Connecticut. Published by Mercury Local, LLC, our newsroom practices “slow journalism,” prioritizing depth and accountability over speed. All original work is free to read and licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0.
About Mercury Local, LLC
Mercury Local builds trusted, ad-supported local media brands that respect reader privacy. Current titles include The Charlotte Mercury (regional) and The Farmington Mercury (hyper-local).
Style Guidelines
- Correct name: The Farmington Mercury (include “The”).
- On second reference: TFM or the Mercury.
- Use the CC BY-ND 4.0 license statement when reproducing full articles.
- Link to our homepage:
https://thefarmingtonmercury.com
Interview & Inquiry Contacts
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| Press & interview requests | press@mercurylocal.com |
| Fact checks & corrections | corrections@mercurylocal.com |
| Advertising & sponsorships | ads@mercurylocal.com |
| General inquiries | hello@mercurylocal.com |
Postal mail:
Mercury Local, LLC
520B North Poplar St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Last updated: 16 June 2025
Questions? Email press@mercurylocal.com — we usually respond within two business days.