Salem Evening News
Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesEnglishServing the North Shore of Massachusetts, this daily publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and sports coverage to residents of Salem and its surrounding towns. With roots dating back to the 19th century, it remains a vital source of information for regional developments, public interest journalism, and civic engagement.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN MASSACHUSETTS
Home to the first continuously published newspaper in the American colonies, regional press history is characterized by pioneering early publishers and modern corporate consolidation. The Boston Globe, owned by John Henry, dominates as the largest daily, while the tabloid-format Boston Herald, owned by MediaNews Group, provides a conservative editorial counterweight. Beyond the capital, Gannett controls major regional dailies like the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester and The Patriot Ledger in Quincy, alongside Advance Publications' The Republican in Springfield. Specialized reporting continues through the Bay State Banner, an African-American weekly founded in 1965. Paperboy indexes 181 Massachusetts newspapers — browse the full directory below.
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