Lillie Suburban Newspapers, the company that oversees several St. Paul suburban newspapers, appeared to publish its final editions Wednesday.

The company encompasses eight publications that cover local news in the east metro, including Shoreview, New Brighton, Lake Elmo and St. Anthony, as well as the East Side Review in St. Paul.

Lillie Newspapers emailed the cities it covers Tuesday, saying it no longer would publish the cities’ legal notices.

“We have appreciated our partnership over the last 82 years,” the email read.

Lillie’s main office in North St. Paul appeared closed Wednesday, as the company had the doors locked and lights off — something its neighboring businesses said is odd. Employees at nearby businesses said the office appeared to have closed suddenly about a week ago.

The company’s financial struggles were revealed in the personal bankruptcy case of co-owner Jeffery Enright, who filed under Chapter 7 in August 2018.

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As of summer 2018, the filing said, the company had $511,000 in assets and $2.01 million in liabilities.

Co-owner Ted Lillie could not be reached for comment Wednesday.

The Lillie website says it has served St. Paul suburbs since 1937.

Correction: This article has been updated to correct the timing of Jeffery Enright’s bankruptcy.