Game Guide · Newspaper
The New Paper
all the news from Melino
65 articles across 10 categories. Published Tuesday & Wednesday with 5 articles per issue.
Publishing schedule
Tuesday & Wednesday
Articles per issue
5
Rewards
39
10 CATEGORIES
Article Categories
what makes the paperWeekly Events
1919 with rewardsRecurring event announcements tied to specific days of the week.
The Astronomy Club Will Observe a Rare Space Phenomena: Join Them Tonight at the Mountain Top Park!Shows the place on the map
The Astronomy Club Is Meeting Tonight at the Mountain Top ParkShows the place on the map
The Astronomy Club Is Meeting Tonight at the Industrial District ParkShows the place on the map
The Astronomy Club Is Meeting Tonight at the Moon TowerShows the place on the map
Premium Gym Offers Free Yoga Classes to All Residents: Join Today at the Community Center!Shows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the Community CenterShows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the GymShows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the Mountain Top ParkShows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the GymShows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the GymShows the place on the map
Free Yoga Class Today at the Industrial District ParkShows the place on the map
The First Outdoor Cinema Event Starts Tonight! Movies Will Be Screened at the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
The Town's Weekly Outdoor Cinema Screening Is Tonight at the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
The Town's Famous Sunday Market: It's Worth the Detour to the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
The Town Is Hosting the Sunday Market at the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
The Jogging Club Continues Their Tradition of Running Up the Mountain Today: New Members Welcome!Shows the place on the map
The Jogging Club Is Meeting Today for a Run Up the MountainShows the place on the map
The Town Is Holding The Weekly Treasure Hunt! Keep Your Eyes Peeled Around the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
The Town Is Holding The Weekly Treasure Hunt Today at the Castle PlazaShows the place on the map
Skill Rewards
1312 with rewardsArticles offering skill-learning opportunities and recipe tips.
Recipe of the WeekClaim once
Eat with Marina: A Meal Better Served Hot and Juicy (up to level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
Eat with Marina: Always Nail the Perfect Recipe (for level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
Programming for Dummies: Get Started with This Guide (up to level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
How Roberto Robert Became a Renowned Programmer, and How You Can Too (For level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
The Mystery of Perfect Pitch Explained to Beginner Musicians (Up to Level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
How to Finish your First Symphony Before the Age of Eight, for the Musically Ambitious (For Level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
Science Made Simple: Why the Sky is Blue (Up to Level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
Why Evolution Keeps Making Crabs: an Advanced Science Lesson (For Level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
Exercise Basics: From Couch to Action! (Up to Level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
Chasing the Perfect Push-Up: An Advanced Exercise Class (For level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
Fight Planned Obsolescence with These Easy Repair Tips and Tricks (Up to level 7)Free skill lessonClaim once
The Best-Kept Secrets of a Professional Janitor: Advanced Repair Tips Revealed (For Level 8+)Free skill lessonClaim once
Flavor Stories
13Fun narrative articles with no direct gameplay impact.
Stella Saves Child from Drowning
Stella Saves Child from Drowning a Second Time!
Yet Again, Stella Saves the Very Same Child from Drowning...
Stella Awarded Medal for Saving Same Child from Drowning Four Times, Child Banned from Pool for Life
Mayor Gloomberg Reminds Citizens to Stay Hydrated
“Stop calling emergency services every time someone feeds chocolate buns to Stella,” urges Mayor Gloomberg.
WILL YOU MARRY ME, YOAN? (Paid Ad)
The Astronomy Club Confirms a Meteor Crash Took Place Last Night Near the Community Center
“Please Stop with the Graffiti,” Says Mayor Gloomberg. “It's Not Very Nice.”
Ephemeral Art Piece Drawn Overnight; Artist Still Unidentified
Ephemeral Art Piece Left Overnight by Anonymous Artist; Check It Out While You Still Can!
Treasure Hidden High Up in Castle's Tower; Experts Unsure How to Access Chest
A Mysterious Citizen Is Repairing Town Furniture and Fighting Against Vandalism
Story Progression
83 with rewardsArticles that appear as you progress through your first days in Melino, introducing town features.
Mayor Gloomberg Welcomes … and Shares a List of Activities to Do Around TownStarts a goalClaim once
Train Broke Down: “It Could Never Happen,” They Said
Train Needs a New Engine, but It's Only Deliverable... by Train
Mayor Gloomberg Calls for Help, Asks Anyone with Repair Skills to Come to the Train Station Tomorrow at 7 AM
Starting Today, Garbage Collection Will Pick Up Large Furniture and Appliances
The Museum Is Looking to Expand Their Collection: Mushrooms, Gems, and Artifacts Are WelcomeShows the place on the map
The Community Center Citizen Project Is Looking for DonationsShows the place on the map
Hop On a Local Bus for a Faster Commute!
Career Events
44 with rewardsWorkplace stories and consequences from career decisions.
Citizens Question the Hygiene Standards at Restaurant Chez MauriceShows the place on the map
Chez Maurice Is Looking for a Cook (Urgent)Job effectClaim once
Chez Maurice Is Looking for a Cook and Is Paying a $200 Signing BonusJob effect, $200Claim once
Chez Maurice is Looking for a Cook and is Paying a $1500 Signing Bonus$1500, Job effectClaim once
Feature Hints
4Articles teasing upcoming game features and content.
Animal Shelter Planning to Open In Town, Timeline Unclear
Home Owners Ask for Architectural Innovations; Engineers Claim They Are Progressing on Advanced Roofing Techniques
Mayor Gloomberg Is Favorable to “Eventually” Give Residents Gardening Permits
Meteorologists Affirm the Curious “Endless Spring” Phenomenon Will Come to an End
Gifts & Coupons
11 with rewardsClaimable money coupons and free items.
Free $100 coupon. First come, first served.$100Claim once
Death Notices
1Obituary articles when a Parafolk passes away.
Obituary
Filler
1Placeholder articles when no other news is available.
No News Is Good News! Have a Great Day!
Special Reports
1Unusual one-off articles about rare events.
Special Alien Signal
2 CHAINS
Story Chains
multi-part seriesThe Chez Maurice Hygiene Scandal
A four-part career saga: keep showing up to the restaurant unwashed and the local press will document your downfall, issue by issue.
- 1Citizens Question the Hygiene Standards at Restaurant Chez Maurice
- 2Chez Maurice Is Looking for a Cook (Urgent)
- 3Chez Maurice Is Looking for a Cook and Is Paying a $200 Signing Bonus
- 4Chez Maurice is Looking for a Cook and is Paying a $1500 Signing Bonus
Doggo Saves the Day
Melino's heroic dog Stella keeps saving the very same child from drowning, four issues of escalating glory (and a lifetime pool ban for the child).
- 1Stella Saves Child from Drowning
- 2Stella Saves Child from Drowning a Second Time!
- 3Yet Again, Stella Saves the Very Same Child from Drowning...
- 4Stella Awarded Medal for Saving Same Child from Drowning Four Times, Child Banned from Pool for Life
Frequently asked
Newspaper FAQ
How does the newspaper work in Paralives?
The New Paper publishes twice a week with 5 articles per issue. Articles are selected from the top 8 candidates based on scoring and requirements. Some articles have claimable rewards.
What rewards can I get from articles?
Articles can grant money (like the $100 coupon), teach skills, zoom to map locations, start goals, or trigger occupation events. 39 of the 65 articles have some form of reward.
What are story chains?
Some articles form multi-part series that continue across issues. The Chez Maurice hygiene scandal is a 4-part career event chain, and the Doggo rescue story unfolds over 4 flavor articles.
Do articles appear based on conditions?
Yes. Story progression articles require specific days played (Day 2, Day 4, etc.). Skill reward articles may require certain skill levels. The death notice only appears when a Parafolk dies.
Last updated:
Data extracted from Paralives Early Access game files (build 1). Stats and counts verified against the shipped catalog.