Thursday Morning in the Blogosphere

The Los Angeles County Fair experienced record crowds this year

Lessons from a 25-year-old local 'startup' - Poynter

Layoffs announced at The Day newspaper in New London - The News Tribune

What will happen when newspapers kill print and go online-only? - Nieman Lab

Is a New Russian Meddling Tactic Hiding in Plain Sight? - The New York Times

Newsonomics: The Washington Post’s ambitions for Arc have grown - Ken Doctor

New Local News Outlet – THE CITY – Raises $8.5 Million, Launching Soon - Bklyner

Will Tribune Media Company (NYSE:TRCO) Get Their Groove Back? - Winslow Record

LA Times owner calls fake news and how it spreads on social media 'cancer of our time' - CNBC

Billionaires, Buyouts, a Newspaper Empire in the Balance: Continuing Saga of Tronc - The Ringer

Trump says propaganda ads in newspapers show U.S. is winning trade war with China - USA Today