Kennebec Journal
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | MaineToday Media |
| Editor | Anthony Ronzio |
| Founded | January 1825 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 274 Western Avenue, Augusta, Maine, United States 04330 |
| Circulation | 14,845 in 2004[1] |
| Official website | kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com |
The Kennebec Journal is a seven-day morning daily newspaper published in Augusta, Maine. From 1998 to 2009, it was owned by Blethen Maine Newspapers, a subsidiary of The Seattle Times Company. It was then sold to MaineToday Media[2]. The newspaper covers the capital area and southern Kennebec County.
Newspaper offices in the 19th century, when James G. Blaine was editor
James G. Blaine, a U.S. secretary of state and 1884 Republican presidential candidate, once edited the newspaper.
[edit] References
- ^ Gill, Kathy. "Presidential Race - Editorial Endorsements". November 1, 2004. Accessed May 27, 2007.
- ^ http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20090615006483/en/MaineToday-Media-Acquires-Maine-Newspapers-Online-Information "MaineToday Media Acquires Maine Newspapers, Online Information Portal and Related Real Estate Assets" Business Wire, dateline June 15, 2009; retrieved on September 14, 2010
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