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Our Readers' Reach

Penobscot Bay Pilot attracts a loyal, predominantly U.S. based audience with nearly 98% of readers located in the United States. Most live in Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln counties, along with major cities such as New York, Boston, and Portland, Maine. With our sister publications — Boothbay Register and Wiscasset Newspaper — our reach significantly broadens. The Pilot's coverage area extends from Winterport to Waldoboro, including Camden, Rockport, Belfast, Rockland, and surrounding neighboring towns — even across Penobscot Bay. We strive to keep our readers informed of statewide and national issues that affect the Midcoast. We monitor our analytics closely and consistently draw regular readers from across Maine and beyond, including Massachusetts, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, California, even overseas, especially with those who want to remain connected to the Midcoast. Penobscot Bay Pilot is local but reflects a diverse and adventurous readership.