It was published in Boston on September 25, 1690, and consisted of a single sheet of paper with news from England, Europe, and the American colonies. It included news about the ongoing war between England and France, as well as accounts of local events.
However, the publication was short-lived. The colonial government of Massachusetts objected to some of the content, particularly an article about the king of France's private life. The government ordered the paper to be suppressed after only one issue.
Therefore, while Benjamin Harris is credited with the first newspaper in the colonies, he only produced a single issue of "Publick Occurrences."
It's important to note that there is some confusion regarding the author and publisher of the newspaper. Some sources attribute the authorship to Harris while others mention James Franklin, who was the printer. This ambiguity adds to the historical interest of the publication.