Newspaper charges more than double for news online vs. home delivery

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A new model is being tried for newspapers to make money online, and it doesn't bode well for readers used to getting their news online for free.

At least it doesn't if it's successful.

The Newport Daily News, a 12,000-circulation newspaper in Rhode Island, is charging much more for for its online edition in an effort to get people to buy the printed paper, according toNieman Journalism Lab story.

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