Journal Tribune
Biddeford, Maine, United StatesEnglishThe Journal Tribune was a daily newspaper based in Biddeford, Maine, that served York County for over 135 years. It ceased publication in 2019 after being acquired by the Portland Press Herald’s parent company, which now hosts its digital archives and former local news coverage online.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MAINE
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.
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