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Globe to print, deliver Herald

Cost-saving move lets tabloid cut 53 jobs

By Casey Ross

 |  Globe Staff  

  January 08, 2012

The Boston Globe will print and deliver the Boston Herald starting later this month as the tabloid seeks to cut costs and prepares to move from its headquarters in the South End, the two newspapers said. Under the terms of the deal, the Herald will pay the Globe an undisclosed sum to print and distribute its editions in the Boston area, enabling the Herald to lay off about 50 truck drivers and other delivery personnel.

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