Advertiser Democrat

Norway, Maine, United StatesEnglish

The Advertiser Democrat is a weekly newspaper serving the Oxford Hills region of Western Maine, including Norway and Paris. Established in the mid-19th century, it provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community announcements. It is currently operated as part of the Sun Media Group.

This publication appears to be defunct — its website is no longer reachable. The record is kept for reference.

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Characterized by a strong tradition of local independence rather than national conglomerate control, the regional press environment serves both coastal populations and expansive northern timberlands. The family-owned Bangor Daily News anchors coverage across the northern and central counties. Further south, the Portland Press Herald operates as the largest daily, recently transitioning to nonprofit ownership under the National Trust for Local News alongside the Lewiston Sun Journal and the Kennebec Journal. Weekly publications like the historic Ellsworth American deliver dedicated reporting for Down East communities. Alternative publications supplement these legacy papers with arts and cultural coverage in southern metro areas. Paperboy indexes 30 Maine newspapers — browse the full directory below.