Media & Press Resources
Everything journalists, bloggers, and researchers need to cover The Farmington Mercury and its publisher Mercury Local. 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 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, NC |
| 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, 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
Mercury Local, part of The Charlotte Mercury, builds trusted, ad-supported local media brands that respect reader privacy. The Farmington Mercury is a hyper-local title in The Charlotte Mercury's Mercury Local group.
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://farmingtonmercury.com
Interview & Inquiry Contacts
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| Press & interview requests | press@mercurylocal.com |
| Fact checks & corrections | hello@mercurylocal.com |
| Advertising & sponsorships | hello@mercurylocal.com |
| General inquiries | hello@mercurylocal.com |
Postal mail (mail only; the newsroom is in Charlotte):
Mercury Local LLC
4030 Wake Forest Rd Ste 349
Raleigh, NC 27609
Questions? Email press@mercurylocal.com. We usually respond within two business days.