A newspaper that's been around since the 1980's announced its closing down operations: Vermont Woman Newspaper will retire after more than 30 years in the business.

The newspaper issued its farewell in an edition released Sept. 6. The paper began publishing in 1985, according to a press release announcing the closure on Sept. 11.

Vermont Woman says it's "the longest-running women's advocacy publication of its kind" in the United States. It covered a range of topics, from family and relationships to health and sports.

The publication found a home in central and western parts of the state, and says it was "the only publication in Vermont written entirely by Vermont women." Its mission was "to provide excellent writing from a woman’s perspective, which is relevant, inspiring, provocative, edgy and educational."

Looking back at Vermont Woman

The newspaper has an extensive history in the Green Mountain State spanning three decades. Its website details some of these moments, which include:

First published in 1985 — "coincidently the same time period that the first woman was elected Governor of Vermont, Madeleine Kunin."

Merged with the Vanguard Press in 1990.

Restarted in 2003.

Won awards from various organizations, including the Vermont Press Association and the New England Newspaper and Press Association.

Owner Sue Gillis was inducted into the New England Newspaper and Press Association Hall of Fame (2010).

Gillis, the publication's founder and owner, has the paper up for sale. Interested parties can reach out at suegillis2@vermontwoman.com or (802) 372-3201.

The farewell announcement encouraged anyone with both drive and passion "to take Vermont Woman to its next reincarnation, standing on the shoulders of an established, publicly recognized, and respected, award-winning provocative publication. It could be you."

Contact Maleeha Syed at mzsyed@freepressmedia.com or 802-495-6595. Follow her on Twitter @MaleehaSyed89.