Portland Press Herald

Portland, Maine, United StatesEnglish

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.

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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.