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From the June 18, 2007 edition Media New owners cut back newspapers’ staffs By Natalie Myers and Marion Davis, PBN Staff As of today, The Times of Pawtucket has a total of two news reporters, three sportswriters and one photographer. Its sister paper, The Call, in Woonsocket, already has lost nine people in news and advertising, and may lose more. Those who have left, as well as many outsiders, see the cutbacks as a death sentence for both newspapers. But Barry Mechanic, the publisher, says they are actually meant to save the Times and Call. More » This item is available in full to subscribers. Please log in to continue. To purchase a copy of this article for $2.00, click here.