Mountain Messenger in Downieville, Maine
Available Features
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking
Hours of Operation
Close
- Monday09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday09:00 - 17:00
- Friday09:00 - 17:00
Address
Location:
313 Main St, Downieville, CA 95936
Street Address:
313 Main St
City:
Downieville
State/Region:
Maine
ZIP Code:
95936
Country:
US
Contact Information
Telephone:+15302893262
Mail:team@themountainmessenger.org
Mail:info@themountainmessenger.org
Mail:NSJCommunityCenter@gmail.com
Mail:kara@plumasarts.org
Mail:batwa3@gmail.com
Links
Website:
http://www.themountainmessenger.org/
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Description
The paper began in 1853 as a twice-per-month publication; its claim to fame is that Mark Twain once wrote there under his real name, Sam Clemens. Since then not much has changed in the quaint gold rush town of Downieville, residents still rely on the now weekly newspaper for most, if not all the local news. Threatened by the dwindling population and resources of its hometown The Mountain Messenger was poised to end its run as the longest-running weekly newspaper in California until new owner Carl Butz stepped in. Surrounded by the buzz of the media Carl reincarnated the weekly paper. Thus saving not only a piece of California history but preserving what Downieville holds closest to its heart.