What is TurleyCT Community Publications?

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TurleyCT Community Publications is the website of a Connecticut community publisher that produces local newspapers and a monthly news magazine. It is the place to go if you want to read past editions, learn about advertising in its publications, or send a story idea or press release. The site identifies two main publication lines: the Valley & West Hartford Press and LIFE PUBLICATIONS.

What the site publishes

The homepage describes two distinct products:

  • LIFE PUBLICATIONS — a monthly news magazine that, according to the site, is delivered to more than 75,000 homes across ten towns.
  • Valley & West Hartford Press — a newspaper title whose archived editions are listed on the site.

The site also links out to ValleyPRESS Extra.com, a related destination for its newspaper content.

Archives

Both publication lines have archive sections on the site:

Publication Archive coverage listed
Valley & West Hartford Press 2021–2024 editions
LIFE PUBLICATIONS 2021–2025 editions

If you are looking for a specific past story, start with the archive section for the publication and year you need.

Advertising

The site has a dedicated advertising path rather than an online rate card or booking form. Its instruction is to call one of its sales representatives, and it says a link is available to "find the expert in your area." For anyone planning a campaign, the practical first step is a phone call to the number below rather than an online purchase.

Contact and story submissions

  • Story ideas and press releases: the Contact Us section includes a form asking for a name and email, protected by reCAPTCHA. The site notes the form is for story ideas or press releases.
  • Phone: (860) 651-4700
  • Mail: PO BOX 725, Farmington, CT 06034

Who this site is for

This site is most useful to three groups: residents of the ten towns covered by LIFE PUBLICATIONS who want local news; readers or researchers looking for archived editions from 2021 onward; and local businesses or organizations that want to advertise or submit news to a community paper. The site does not publish online subscription prices or advertising rates, so cost questions need to go through the sales representatives by phone.