Massachusetts Newspapers

Browse 169 newspapers from Massachusetts, from major metropolitan dailies to community weeklies.

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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Malden Observer

Melrose, Massachusetts

The Malden Observer is a local news publication serving the community of Malden, Massachusetts. As part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of city government, local schools, community events, and high school sports. It documents daily life and regional issues affecting residents within the Greater Boston area.

Mansfield News

Mansfield, Massachusetts

Serving the local community of Mansfield, Massachusetts, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of town government, school district updates, and regional events. As a staple of the Wicked Local network, it functions as a primary source for hyper-local journalism, connecting residents with timely news and features specific to their municipality.

Marblehead Reporter

Marblehead, Massachusetts

The Marblehead Reporter is a local newspaper based in Marblehead, Massachusetts, serving the North Shore community. Part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of municipal government, school board news, local high school sports, and community events specific to the town of Marblehead.

Martha's Vineyard Gazette

Edgartown, Massachusetts

The Vineyard Gazette is a local newspaper serving the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, since 1846. Based in Edgartown, it provides comprehensive coverage of community news, maritime affairs, local politics, and environmental issues. The publication is recognized for its high-quality journalism and deep historical connection to the island.

Martha's Vineyard Times

Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts

Serving as the primary source of independent news for Martha’s Vineyard, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of island politics, local culture, and community events for both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Since its founding in 1984, it has become a vital platform for regional discourse, known for its commitment to investigative journalism and its role as the island’s leading voice.

Medfield Press

Medfield, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Medfield, Massachusetts, this community publication provides hyper-local coverage of town government, school news, and regional events. It functions as a key source of information for the town's inhabitants, operating as part of the broader Wicked Local network to deliver suburban news to the MetroWest area.

Medford Transcript

Medford, Massachusetts

The Medford Transcript is a local news publication serving Medford, Massachusetts. Part of the Wicked Local network, it covers community news, local government, and high school sports. It provides residents with neighborhood-level reporting and regional updates from across the Greater Boston and Massachusetts area.

Metrowest Daily News

Framingham, Massachusetts

Serving the communities of the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, this daily publication provides comprehensive coverage of local news, high school sports, and government affairs. With a history spanning over a century, the outlet functions as a vital information hub for residents looking to stay informed on regional developments and community-specific issues.

Milford Daily News

Milford, Massachusetts

Serving the MetroWest region of Massachusetts, this publication provides local news, community updates, and high school sports coverage to the residents of Milford and surrounding towns. With roots dating back to the late 19th century, it remains a primary source of journalistic accountability and civic information for its dedicated local readership.

Millbury Daily Voice

Millbury, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Millbury, Massachusetts, this digital-first news platform provides localized reporting on community events, government affairs, and public safety updates. It is notable for its commitment to hyper-local journalism, offering a streamlined online format designed to keep the town's population informed about daily developments within their immediate vicinity.

MIT Tech

Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Tech is the award-winning student-run newspaper of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge. Established in 1881, it provides comprehensive coverage of campus news, research breakthroughs, student life, and opinion. It serves as a vital historical record and a primary news source for the MIT community.

Nantucket Inquirer And Mirror

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Serving as the primary source of local news for the island of Nantucket since 1821, this publication is one of the oldest continuously operating weekly newspapers in the United States. It focuses on community journalism, chronicling the unique social, political, and historical affairs of the island’s year-round and seasonal residents.

Natick Bulletin

Natick, Massachusetts

The MetroWest Daily News is a daily newspaper based in Framingham, Massachusetts, serving the western suburbs of Boston. It provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community reporting for Natick, Framingham, and surrounding towns. The publication focuses on municipal government, education, and local human-interest stories across the MetroWest region.

Needham Times

Needham, Massachusetts

Serving the town of Needham, Massachusetts, this weekly publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school committee developments, and community-focused human interest stories. As part of the broader Wicked Local network, it functions as a primary source of journalistic accountability and neighborhood news for residents of the suburban Boston area.

NEU Huntingden News

Boston, Massachusetts

Serving as the independent student-run newspaper of Northeastern University, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of campus life, local Boston news, and university administration affairs. Established in 1926, it functions as a vital platform for student journalism, offering in-depth reporting and editorial commentary to the university community and surrounding urban neighborhoods.

Newton Tab

Newton, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Newton, Massachusetts, this community publication provides localized coverage of municipal government, school board proceedings, and neighborhood events. It functions as a key information source for suburban readers seeking detailed reporting on the civic developments and social milestones shaping their specific municipality.

North Adams Transcript

North Adams, Massachusetts

Established in 1895, this publication serves as the primary source of local news, sports, and community updates for the residents of North Adams and the surrounding Northern Berkshire County region. It is notable for its long-standing role as a chronicler of industrial history and its ongoing commitment to covering the civic affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' smallest city.

North Andover Citizen

North Andover, Massachusetts

The North Andover Citizen is a local news publication serving North Andover, Massachusetts. Part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of community events, local government, schools, and high school sports. The publication keeps residents informed about developments within their town and the surrounding Essex County region.

North Attleboro Free Press

North Attleboro, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of North Attleborough, Massachusetts, this community publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school sports, and neighborhood events. It operates as part of the Wicked Local network, offering a digital-focused platform that connects town members to hyper-local news and regional reporting.

Northborough Daily Voice

Northborough, Massachusetts

Serving the local community of Northborough, Massachusetts, this digital-first publication provides hyper-local news coverage with a focus on real-time reporting, school updates, and public safety announcements. It operates as part of a broader regional network of community news sites, offering residents a concise and accessible platform for tracking civic affairs and regional events.

Norton Mirror

Norton, Massachusetts

The Taunton Daily Gazette is a daily newspaper based in Taunton, Massachusetts, serving Bristol County and surrounding communities. It provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and reports on regional politics and business. The publication serves as a primary source of information for Taunton and nearby towns.

Norwell Mariner

Norwell, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Norwell, Massachusetts, this community newspaper provides localized coverage of town government, school events, and civic developments. It acts as a primary source of information for local happenings, maintaining a long-standing tradition of connecting the town's neighbors through hyper-local journalism.

Norwood Transcript

Norwood, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Norwood, Massachusetts, this weekly publication provides comprehensive local news, high school sports coverage, and community event listings. It acts as a primary source for town-specific journalism, documenting the evolving civic life and history of the suburban Boston area.

O Jornal

Fall River, Massachusetts

O Jornal is a bilingual news publication based in Fall River, Massachusetts, serving the Portuguese-American community in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It provides extensive coverage of local news, cultural events, and religious traditions, while also featuring international news from Portugal and the wider Lusophone world.

Old Colony Memorial

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Established in 1822, the Old Colony Memorial is a long-standing weekly newspaper serving Plymouth, Massachusetts, and surrounding South Shore communities. It provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and community features, currently operating as part of the Wicked Local media network under Gannett ownership and management.

Patriot Ledger

Quincy, Massachusetts

Serving the South Shore region of Massachusetts since 1837, this publication is recognized for its long-standing dedication to hyper-local journalism and investigative reporting on community issues. It functions as a vital information source for the residents of Quincy and its surrounding suburbs, chronicling the area's political and social evolution for nearly two centuries.

Peabody Lynnfield Weekly News

Peabody, Massachusetts

The Peabody Lynnfield Weekly News is a local community newspaper serving the North Shore residents of Peabody and Lynnfield, Massachusetts. It provides coverage of local government, school news, sports, and community events, and is published by the Essex Media Group alongside the Daily Item.

Pittsfield Gazette

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Serving the Berkshires of Massachusetts, this independent publication provides comprehensive local news coverage with a strong emphasis on municipal government, investigative reporting, and community advocacy. It is notable for its digital-first approach to journalism, which offers readers in-depth analysis and public interest stories often overlooked by traditional regional media outlets.

Provincetown Banner

Provincetown, Massachusetts

The Provincetown Banner is a weekly newspaper serving Provincetown and the outer Cape Cod region of Massachusetts. Established in 1995, it covers local government, community events, and the area's vibrant arts scene. It is currently part of the Wicked Local news network and Gannett.

Recorder

Greenfield, Massachusetts

Serving Franklin County and the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts, this publication traces its roots back to 1792, making it one of the oldest continuously operating newspapers in the United States. It provides essential local news, community reporting, and regional insights tailored specifically to the residents of the rural communities surrounding Greenfield.

Salem Evening News

Salem, Massachusetts

Serving 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.

Salem Gazette

Danvers, Massachusetts

Tracing its roots back to 1768, this publication serves as a historic chronicle for Salem and the surrounding North Shore communities of Massachusetts. It focuses on hyper-local journalism, providing residents with essential coverage of town government, regional events, and community-centric features.

Saugus Advertiser

Melrose, Massachusetts

The Saugus Advertiser is a local news publication serving Saugus, Massachusetts, and surrounding Essex County communities. As part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of town government, local schools, high school sports, community events, and human interest stories focused on the North Shore region.

Sentinel and Enterprise

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Serving North Central Massachusetts since its origins in the 19th century, this daily publication provides essential local news, community coverage, and regional reporting to the residents of Fitchburg and the surrounding Nashoba Valley. It remains a primary source of record for the area, balancing investigative journalism and public service reporting with a long-standing commitment to documenting the region's industrial heritage and modern development.

Shrewsbury Daily Voice

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

This digital news platform provides localized reporting and community-focused coverage specifically tailored to the residents of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. It serves as a real-time source for municipal updates, public safety news, and regional events, aiming to keep the local community informed through accessible online journalism.

Somerville Journal

Somerville, Massachusetts

The Somerville Journal is a local news publication serving Somerville, Massachusetts. As part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of community government, education, local events, and human interest stories. The publication focuses on reporting news specific to the Somerville area and surrounding Middlesex County communities.

Somerville News

Somerville, Massachusetts

The Somerville Times is an independent community newspaper based in Somerville, Massachusetts. It provides coverage of local government, community events, sports, and arts within the city. The publication features local commentary, crime reports, and legal advertisements, serving as a primary news source for the local resident population.

South Boston Online

Boston, Massachusetts

Serving the local community for decades, this publication provides comprehensive coverage of neighborhood news, civic developments, and human-interest stories across South Boston. It remains a vital information source for long-time residents and stakeholders seeking to stay connected to the area’s evolving social and political landscape.

South Coast Today

Acushnet, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, this daily publication provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage for the region surrounding New Bedford and its neighboring towns. It is a long-standing journalistic fixture in the area, offering a dedicated perspective on local government, maritime history, and regional issues for the coastal South Coast community.

Southborough Daily Voice

Southborough, Massachusetts

This digital-first news outlet serves the community of Southborough, Massachusetts, by providing hyper-local coverage of town government, school events, and regional issues. It functions as a targeted source of information for residents seeking immediate updates on the people, businesses, and happenings that shape their specific municipality.

Standard Times

New Bedford, Massachusetts

The Standard-Times is a daily newspaper serving New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the surrounding South Coast region. Part of the USA Today Network, it provides comprehensive local news, sports, and community coverage. Established in the 19th century, it remains a primary source of information for Bristol County residents.

Stoneham Independent

Stoneham, Massachusetts

Serving the residents of Stoneham, Massachusetts, this community publication provides comprehensive coverage of local government, school news, and town events. It is a long-standing source of regional information that functions as a vital platform for civic engagement and public discourse within the town.

Sudbury Town Crier

Needham, Massachusetts

The Sudbury Town Crier is a local news publication serving Sudbury, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. As part of the Wicked Local network, it provides coverage of municipal government, school board decisions, community events, and high school sports, focusing on the people and issues affecting the MetroWest region.

Sun Chronicle

Attleboro, Massachusetts

Serving the greater Attleboro area of Massachusetts since 1871, this long-standing publication provides dedicated local news coverage and community reporting for residents across Bristol County. It is notable for its historical longevity as a trusted source of regional information and its ongoing commitment to focusing on the specific civic issues and events shaping its local readership.

Swampscott Reporter

Marblehead, Massachusetts

The Swampscott Reporter is a local news publication serving the community of Swampscott, Massachusetts. Now part of the Wicked Local network, it covers municipal government, education, and community life, providing residents with updates on local events, regional news, and sports across the North Shore region.

Taunton Daily Gazette

Taunton, Massachusetts

Serving as the primary source of news for Taunton and its surrounding Bristol County communities, this publication provides local reporting on municipal government, education, and regional sports. With a history dating back to 1848, it maintains a long-standing commitment to chronicling the daily life and evolving development of southeastern Massachusetts.

The Enterprise

Brockton, Massachusetts

Serving the communities of Plymouth County since 1880, this daily publication provides comprehensive local news, sports coverage, and investigative reporting for the greater Brockton area. It remains a primary source of information for residents of southeastern Massachusetts, chronicling the region’s evolving political, economic, and social landscape.

The Republican

Springfield, Massachusetts

The Republican is a daily newspaper based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Established in 1824, it provides comprehensive coverage of local, regional, and national news. It serves the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts, delivering reporting on politics, community events, and sports through its digital platform, MassLive.

The Wanderer

Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

Serving the tri-town area of Mattapoisett, Marion, and Rochester, this weekly publication provides comprehensive local news, community reporting, and editorial coverage to residents of southeastern Massachusetts. Since its founding in 1993, it has established itself as a primary source for regional announcements, town government updates, and human-interest features that foster local civic engagement.

Tri Town Tribune

Boxford, Massachusetts

Serving the communities of Boxford, Topsfield, and Middleton, this publication provides hyper-local coverage of town government, school district news, and regional events. It functions as a key component of the Wicked Local network, offering residents a dedicated source for community-focused journalism and neighborhood reporting.