State news guide
Maine news sources: bias and reliability
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Where to get Maine news: independent bias and factual ratings for Maine Morning Star, who owns them, and what they've covered in the last 30 days.
Every Maine outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Maine government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
Maine Morning Star is a state news nonprofit, part of States Newsroom, covering Maine government, politics and elections.
- Media Bias/Fact Check:
- Left · High factual reporting
- Owner:
- States Newsroom (non-profit)
- Stories in 30 days:
- 61
Recent coverage
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Also covering Maine: The Center Square
The Center Square is rated Lean Right by AllSides. It runs state editions covering legislatures, budgets and taxes, so it is a useful second view next to the newsrooms above. The Center Square profile →
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What are reliable news sources in Maine?
Maine Morning Star: high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Factual ratings describe an outlet's track record, not any single article.
Are Maine news sources biased?
Maine Morning Star is rated Left with high factual reporting by Media Bias/Fact Check. Every Maine outlet listed here is rated left of center by at least one independent monitor. The Center Square, a right-of-center state wire, covers Maine government too; reading both gives a fuller picture.
How much Maine news does CadNews track?
CadNews tracked 61 stories from these Maine outlets over the last 30 days, and compares how outlets across the spectrum cover the same events.
Who owns Maine's state newsrooms?
Maine Morning Star is owned by States Newsroom (non-profit).
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