Corrections policy

The Alden Ledger corrects its mistakes. If we get a fact wrong, we fix it and we say what changed.

When an error is caught before an article is widely shared, we correct it quietly and note the change in the article's edit history. When an error has already reached readers, in print or online, we add a correction note at the bottom of the article that states what was wrong and what the right information is.

We do not delete or unpublish articles to fix errors, except in rare cases involving a minor's name or a legal or safety concern, and those decisions are made by the editor in chief.

A correction is different from an update. An update adds new information as a story develops, such as a final vote count once a meeting ends. A correction fixes something that was wrong when it was published, such as a misquote or a wrong figure.

To flag a possible error, write to the reporter or editor whose name is on the story, or to the editor in chief at the address on our contact page. Include the article's headline and the specific fact in question. We read every message and reply to most within a few days.