Jan’s Final Route: A Carrier’s Retirement

After 25 years of early mornings and late nights, Jan Weatherbee is retiring—marking the end of an era for newspaper carriers as the Concord Monitor shifts entirely to mail delivery. Once delivering to 100 homes, her route now serves just eight, reflecting a nationwide decline in print subscriptions. Seven carriers, including Jan and Jennifer Chouinard, are leaving their independent contractor roles as the industry adapts. While Jan admits she’ll miss the routine, she’s ready for retirement and eager to savor her well-earned downtime. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c911c692e7663c35