Boothbay Register

United StatesBoothbay Harbor, Maine, United StatesEnglish

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.

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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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