Maine Newspapers

Norway, Maine

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.

Bangor, Maine

Established in 1889, this publication serves as a primary source of news for the state of Maine with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting and local legislative affairs. It maintains a significant digital presence that connects geographically dispersed communities across the state through comprehensive coverage of rural issues and regional politics.

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

The Boothbay Register is a weekly community newspaper serving the Boothbay region of Maine, including Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, and Southport. Established in 1876, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school news, maritime activities, and regional events for residents and seasonal visitors alike.

Brunswick, Maine

Established in 1871, this weekly publication serves as the primary student-run news source for the Bowdoin College community in Brunswick, Maine. It is recognized as one of the oldest continuously operating collegiate newspapers in the United States, providing comprehensive coverage of campus life, local administrative policies, and student-led activism.

Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Serving as the community’s primary source of local news since 1988, this independent, volunteer-driven newspaper provides comprehensive coverage of municipal affairs, school events, and civic developments in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. It is notable for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, operating as a non-profit entity that relies on widespread resident participation to keep the town informed and connected.

Rockland, Maine

The Midcoast Villager is a local news publication serving Rockland and the surrounding Midcoast region of Maine. It covers community news, local government, sports, and regional events. Formed from legacy titles like The Courier-Gazette, it provides comprehensive reporting on Penobscot Bay area issues and local coastal developments.

Ellsworth, Maine

Established in 1851, this weekly publication serves as the primary source of news for Hancock County, Maine, offering comprehensive coverage of regional politics, local government, and community events. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to high-quality local journalism and its influence on the civic life of rural coastal communities.

Ellsworth, Maine

Serving as the digital home for The Ellsworth American and the Mount Desert Islander, Fenceviewer provides comprehensive local news coverage for Hancock and Waldo counties in Maine. The platform features community reporting, arts, business updates, and sports, maintaining a long-standing tradition of award-winning journalism in the region.

Falmouth, Maine

The Forecaster is a local news publication serving several communities in the Portland, Maine metropolitan area, including Falmouth. Now part of the Portland Press Herald network, it provides comprehensive coverage of municipal meetings, community events, and local developments across northern, southern, and coastal Cumberland County.

Rockland, Maine

The Midcoast Villager is a local news publication serving Rockland and the Midcoast region of Maine. It provides coverage of community news, local government, arts, and regional history. Formerly known as the Free Press, it focuses on reporting that reflects the character and concerns of coastal communities.

Gorham, Maine

Serving as the primary source of local news for the residents of Gorham, Maine, this community-focused newspaper has provided comprehensive coverage of town events, government affairs, and school activities since its inception in 1995. This nonprofit publication remains notable for its commitment to civic engagement and its role as a vital communication bridge between the town’s administration and its citizens.

Biddeford, Maine

The 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.

Augusta, Maine

The Kennebec Journal is a daily newspaper based in Augusta, Maine. Established in 1825, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, sports, and community events for Kennebec County. It now shares an online presence through the Central Maine digital portal with its sister publication, the Morning Sentinel.

Lewiston, Maine

The Lewiston Sun Journal is a daily newspaper serving Lewiston, Auburn, and western Maine. Founded in the mid-19th century, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and investigative reporting. It is currently part of the Maine Trust for Local News, transitioning to a non-profit model to sustain local journalism.

Damariscotta, Maine

The Lincoln County News is a locally owned weekly newspaper based in Damariscotta, Maine. Established over 140 years ago, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and public notices for towns across Lincoln County. It remains one of the few independently printed and published papers in the region.

Solon, Maine

Serving the rural communities of Somerset County and beyond, this independent publication provides a grassroots perspective on local news, regional events, and community-driven human interest stories. It is notable for its role as a dedicated voice for Maine’s inland residents, bridging the information gap in areas often overlooked by larger metropolitan news outlets.

Kennebec, Maine

The Morning Sentinel is a daily newspaper based in Waterville, Maine, serving Kennebec and Somerset counties. Part of the Central Maine news group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and high school sports alongside regional investigations and state-wide politics in partnership with the Kennebec Journal.

Portland, Maine

Serving as Maine’s largest newspaper, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of state politics, local news, and investigative journalism for residents across the region. With a history dating back to 1862, it remains a vital source of record and a influential voice in New England’s media landscape.

Eastport, Maine

Serving the remote coastal communities of easternmost Maine, this independent, family-owned newspaper has provided comprehensive regional coverage since 1968. It is widely recognized for its in-depth reporting on local maritime issues, Canadian border affairs, and the cultural landscape of the Down East region.

Belfast, Maine

Serving Waldo County since 1829, the Republican Journal provides comprehensive local news, community events, and investigative reporting for Belfast, Maine, and surrounding towns. The weekly publication covers local government, education, and the arts, maintaining a vital role in the midcoast region's civic life and history.

Newport, Maine

The Rolling Thunder Express is a free local newspaper serving Newport and communities throughout Central Maine. Established in 1986, it provides news coverage, supports local businesses, and reaches thousands of households. The publication focuses on community events, organizational updates, and regional developments relevant to its readership.

South Portland, Maine

The South Portland Sentry is a community newspaper covering local news, government, and events in South Portland, Maine. Now part of the Portland Press Herald network, it provides residents with essential information on neighborhood developments, schools, and civic life in the Greater Portland area.

Milo, Maine

Serving the Piscataquis County region, this community-focused publication provides essential local coverage of events, government affairs, and regional developments in the Milo area. It is notable for its role as a dedicated source of hyper-local news for rural Maine residents who rely on its consistent reporting to stay informed about their immediate town and surrounding towns.

Brunswick, Maine

The Times Record is a news publication based in Brunswick, Maine, serving the Midcoast region. Now part of the Portland Press Herald network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and major regional industries like Bath Iron Works across Brunswick, Bath, and Topsham.

Lewiston, Maine

Serving the communities of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. It is recognized for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, acting as a primary source of information for residents and businesses within the Androscoggin County area.

Orono, Maine

Serving as the independent student-run voice of the University of Maine since 1875, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local athletics, and student-focused opinion pieces. It maintains a long-standing commitment to journalistic training, offering a platform for emerging reporters to chronicle the academic and community life of the state’s flagship university.

Portland, Maine

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of the University of Southern Maine, this publication provides a platform for campus news, local commentary, and creative expression. It is notable for its long-standing commitment to fostering student journalism and maintaining an editorial voice that reflects the diverse interests and concerns of the university community.

Wiscasset, Maine

The Wiscasset Newspaper is a local news publication based in Wiscasset, Maine, serving the Lincoln County seat and its surrounding communities. It provides coverage of local government, education, and community events, focusing on municipal selectmen, school committee decisions, and regional infrastructure developments affecting coastal Maine residents.

Saco, Maine

Serving the communities of Saco, Biddeford, and Old Orchard Beach, this publication provides local news coverage and community reporting tailored to the residents of Maine’s York County coast. As a long-standing regional outlet, it functions as a primary source for municipal updates, local sports, and civic events within its designated service area.

York, Maine

The York Weekly is a community newspaper serving the town of York, Maine, and surrounding coastal areas. Part of the Seacoast Media Group, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, schools, community events, and sports, maintaining a focus on the unique character of the historic York region.