Maryland Newspapers

Browse 38 newspapers from Maryland, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

Founded in the colonial era, the regional press tradition features a distinct split between dense metropolitan dailies and rural coastal publications. Leading the market is the Baltimore Sun, a major daily founded in 1837 that recently transitioned to local ownership after years under Tribune Publishing. Other significant publications include the Annapolis-based Capital, currently operated by Alden Global Capital, and the Gannett-owned Daily Times serving the Eastern Shore in Salisbury. The area also supports a deeply rooted specialty press, highlighted by the Baltimore Afro-American, one of the longest-running family-owned Black newspapers in the country, alongside the Baltimore Jewish Times. Paperboy indexes 38 Maryland newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Aegis

Bel Air, Maryland

Serving as the primary source of local news for Harford County since 1856, this publication documents the regional developments and community affairs of Bel Air and its surrounding areas. It maintains a long-standing tradition of community-focused journalism and now operates as a regional fixture within the broader Baltimore Sun Media Group.

Baltimore Business Journal

Baltimore, Maryland

The Baltimore Business Journal provides comprehensive coverage of the regional economy, commercial real estate, and industry trends in the Baltimore metropolitan area. As part of American City Business Journals, it delivers local business news, networking event listings, and the annual Book of Lists to professionals and business leaders.

Baltimore Chronical & Sentinel

Baltimore, Maryland

Established in 1992, this independent publication provides a progressive perspective on local, national, and international issues with a particular focus on social justice and investigative reporting. It serves as an alternative voice in the Baltimore media landscape, prioritizing commentary and analysis that challenges mainstream political narratives.

Baltimore Guide

Baltimore, Maryland

Serving the communities of Southwest Baltimore and surrounding areas for over 70 years, this publication provides localized news, neighborhood features, and classifieds tailored to its specific regional readership. It remains a notable fixture in the city's media landscape for its commitment to documenting the concerns and achievements of residents within Baltimore’s distinct local neighborhoods.

Baltimore Jewish Times

Baltimore, Maryland

Serving the Baltimore-area Jewish community since 1919, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of local, national, and international news relevant to its readers. It stands as a vital resource for cultural, religious, and political commentary, fostering connections across the region's diverse Jewish population.

Baltimore Sun

Baltimore, Maryland

Founded in 1837, this daily newspaper stands as the largest general-interest publication in Maryland, renowned for its extensive investigative journalism and deep coverage of the Baltimore metropolitan area. It has earned multiple Pulitzer Prizes throughout its history, solidifying its role as a primary source of political analysis, local news, and community advocacy for the region.

Baltimore Times

Baltimore, Maryland

Serving as a prominent voice for the African American community, this weekly publication provides comprehensive news, cultural commentary, and advocacy focused on the Baltimore metropolitan area. With a legacy spanning over three decades, it remains a vital platform for addressing issues relevant to minority populations and highlighting local accomplishments.

Bay Weekly

Annapolis, Maryland

Serving the Chesapeake Bay region since 1993, this weekly publication provides in-depth coverage of local environmental issues, regional politics, and community events. It is a prominent voice for Annapolis and the surrounding tidewater area, offering residents a dedicated look at the culture and ecological health of the bay.

Bayside Gazette

Berlin, Maryland

The Bayside Gazette is a weekly newspaper serving Berlin, Ocean Pines, and the Ocean City communities in Worcester County, Maryland. It provides comprehensive local coverage of municipal government, school board activities, community events, and lifestyle news. The publication focuses on reporting news essential to residents of the Maryland coast.

Bottom Line

Frostburg, Maryland

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of Frostburg State University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local sports, and student life. It is notable for its commitment to providing a platform for the university community to discuss regional issues and academic affairs since its establishment in 1960.

Bowie News

Bowie, Maryland

The Bowie Blade-News is a community newspaper serving the city of Bowie and Prince George's County, Maryland. It provides coverage of local government, education, sports, and community events. Currently part of the Baltimore Sun Media Group, it serves as the area's primary source for local journalism.

Capital Gazette

Annapolis, Maryland

Serving as the primary news source for Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, this historic publication traces its roots back to 1727, making it one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. It is widely recognized for its dedicated local reporting and for the resilience of its staff following a tragic 2018 mass shooting at its newsroom.

Carroll County Times

Westminster, Maryland

The Carroll County Times is a local daily newspaper based in Westminster, Maryland. It provides comprehensive coverage of community news, high school sports, local government, and events across Carroll County. Now part of the Baltimore Sun Media group, it serves as a primary news source for the regional population.

Catoctin Banner

Thurmont, Maryland

Serving the northern Frederick County community of Thurmont, Maryland, this monthly publication provides residents with hyper-local news, feature stories, and event coverage. It is distinguished by its long-standing commitment to fostering civic engagement and highlighting the unique heritage and culture of the Catoctin Mountain region.

Cecil Whig

Elkton, Maryland

Serving Cecil County, Maryland, since its founding in 1841, this publication stands as one of the oldest newspapers in the state. It provides comprehensive local coverage, including municipal government, community events, and high school sports, for the residents of Elkton and the surrounding region.

Community Times

Reisterstown, Maryland

The Carroll County Times is a local news publication based in Westminster, Maryland, serving as a primary source for community news, sports, and events. Now operating as part of the Baltimore Sun Media Group, it provides coverage of local government, education, and regional features throughout Carroll County.

Cumberland Times News

Cumberland, Maryland

Serving the mountain region of Western Maryland and adjacent parts of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, this daily publication provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage. Established in the early 20th century, it remains a primary source of journalistic record for the Allegany County area and its surrounding rural communities.

Daily Record

Baltimore, Maryland

The Daily Record is a daily business and legal newspaper based in Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1888, it provides essential coverage of law, government, and real estate. It serves as a vital resource for the state's legal and business communities through its digital platform and print editions.

Daily Times

Salisbury, Maryland

The Daily Times is a daily newspaper based in Salisbury, Maryland, serving the Delmarva Peninsula through its digital platform, DelmarvaNow. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and entertainment coverage for communities across Maryland's Eastern Shore and lower Delaware, including Ocean City and the surrounding beach regions.

East County Times

Essex, Maryland

Serving the communities of Essex County, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage and editorial insights tailored to the region's diverse population. It is recognized for its commitment to chronicling municipal developments and neighborhood narratives that define the area’s evolving civic identity.

Emmitsburg News Journal

Emmitsburg, Maryland

Serving the northern Frederick County community for over two decades, this monthly publication offers a unique blend of local investigative journalism and historical features. It is widely recognized for its commitment to preserving regional heritage and providing deep coverage of town government and civic affairs to its small-town audience.

Examiner

Baltimore, Maryland

Formerly a prominent network of city-focused local news sites across the United States, this platform functioned as a distributed digital journalism hub that relied on thousands of independent contributors to cover hyper-local community events and niche interests. After transitioning away from its original print model, the brand became a significant early experiment in citizen journalism before eventually ceasing its editorial operations and pivoting its digital focus.

Frederick News Post

Frederick, Maryland

Serving as the primary source of news for Frederick County, Maryland, since 1883, this publication provides comprehensive local coverage and investigative reporting for the surrounding community. It is notable for its long-standing status as a family-owned institution that remains deeply integrated into the civic life and historical identity of its region.

Hagerstown Herald Mail

Hagerstown, Maryland

Herald-Mail Media is a daily newspaper based in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving Washington County and the surrounding tri-state area. It provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community updates. The publication focuses on regional politics, local business, and high school sports while offering national and state news.

Johns Hopkins Newsletter

Baltimore, Maryland

Serving as the official student-run newspaper of Johns Hopkins University since 1896, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus life, local Baltimore news, and academic affairs. It is widely recognized for its long-standing commitment to independent journalism and its role as a primary information source for the university’s diverse undergraduate community.

Laurel Leader

Laurel, Maryland

Serving the residents of Laurel, Maryland, this community publication focuses on local government, school news, and regional events. It acts as a primary source of civic information, chronicling the daily life and evolving demographics of the surrounding Prince George’s County area.

Maryland Beachcomber

Ocean City, Maryland

Delmarva Now is a digital news publication covering the Delmarva Peninsula, including communities in Maryland and Delaware such as Ocean City and Salisbury. It provides comprehensive reporting on local politics, beach lifestyle, sports, and community events, serving as a primary news source for the Eastern Shore region.

Naval Academy Trident

Annapolis, Maryland

The Naval Academy Trident is the official newspaper of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It provides news, features, and sports coverage focused on midshipmen, faculty, and staff. The publication serves as a primary source for community events and institutional developments within the academy.

Ocean City Today

Ocean City, Maryland

Serving the Ocean City, Maryland area for over 50 years, this publication functions as a vital community staple by delivering comprehensive local news, event coverage, and resort-focused reporting. It reaches a wide audience of both permanent residents and vacationers, acting as the primary source for information regarding municipal government, local business, and seasonal activities along the coast.

Prince George Sentinel

Lanham, Maryland

The Prince George's County Sentinel is a weekly newspaper based in Lanham, Maryland. It provides comprehensive local news coverage for the Prince George's County community, focusing on local government, education, sports, and community events, maintaining a long-standing tradition of community journalism in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C.

Sentinel

Rockville, Maryland

The Sentinel is a weekly newspaper serving Rockville and Montgomery County, Maryland. Established in 1855, it provides local news coverage, including community events, government proceedings, and high school sports. It serves as a primary source for local reporting in the Washington D.C. suburban region.

Somerset Herald

Somerset, Maryland

DelmarvaNow is a regional news organization based in Salisbury, Maryland, serving the Delmarva Peninsula. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and breaking news for residents of Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties, alongside features on the region's coastal tourism and local agriculture.

Star Democrat

Easton, Maryland

Serving Maryland’s Talbot County since 1799, this publication stands as one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. It provides essential local news, community reporting, and regional coverage focused on the unique interests of the Eastern Shore population.

The Republican

Oakland, Maryland

The Garrett Republican is a local news publication serving Oakland and Garrett County, Maryland. As part of the WV News network, it provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, sports, and outdoor activities in the Deep Creek Lake region, maintaining a focus on regional Appalachian interests.

Towerlight

Towson, Maryland

The Towerlight is an independent student-run newspaper serving Towson University and the surrounding community in Towson, Maryland. It provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, local Baltimore County events, collegiate sports, and university culture. The publication acts as a primary news source for the student body and faculty.

UM Diamondback

College Park, Maryland

The Diamondback is an independent student newspaper serving the University of Maryland community in College Park. Established in 1910, it provides daily coverage of campus news, local government in Prince George’s County, University of Maryland athletics, and student life through investigative reporting and opinion pieces.

UM Retriever Weekly

College Park, Maryland

The Retriever is the independent student newspaper of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Established in 1966, it provides the campus community with news, features, sports coverage, and opinions. The publication serves as a vital training ground for journalists while documenting campus life and academic issues at UMBC.

Worcester County Times

Worcester County, Maryland

Delmarva Now is a news organization serving the Delmarva Peninsula, including the Maryland Lower Shore and Worcester County. It offers comprehensive coverage of local politics, community events, and beach tourism in Ocean City and Salisbury, operating as part of the USA Today Network.