Ok, so maybe it's not "extreme."

But today we've unveiled a fresh look to our still-relatively-new community websites, which now display more character and less of a "plain template" look and feel.

Each town now features its corresponding Times paper logo and color, and we've added a few cosmetic tweaks to, we hope, make the site stronger, more appealing, and more user-friendly.

The general layout remains the same--our goal was to strengthen the link between our eight weekly print papers and their interactive, online presence.

As your site evolves, look for more contests and ways to get involved, coming soon.

Melissa Babcock
Interactive Desk Chief