Lewiston Sun Journal

United StatesLewiston, Maine, United StatesEnglish

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.

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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