Once they dropped off the wrong paper on the wrong day. But most likely that was just someone else’s paper that they accidentally dropped at our door instead.

Rarely had I any problems with delivery, even on mornings when no sane person would venture outside. If you have problems with the weekend delivery, call their servicee number 800-942-1010 before 11AM. They are also good at suspending deliery when you go away.

If you want a more substantial, better edited paper, your other local paper is The New York Times. It has local coverage, plus you get one of the world’s premier newspapers. It’s also delivered, probably by the same local delivery service, which is contracted by all the papers, including the Wall Street Journal, Investors Daily, etc. So you do have a choice.

Of course, both publications are available, if you prefer, online – as are the weekly circulars. You don’t need to take delivery of any paper. For Stop and Shop just google “stop and shop circular” and find the current week’s circular.

Your larger point – the questionalble need for print media – is well taken. It is the subject of constant debate. As of now it seems the public is reluctant to pay for online news and also seems less willing to pay for the printed version. The result is less news reporters, shrinking coverage. Bloggers fill the void – sometimes with questionable credentials.