Saco Bay News

https://sacobaynews.com
Screenshot of the Saco Bay News website
Saco Bay News is an independent online-only news publication founded in March 2020 by veteran journalist Liz Gotthelf. The outlet was created to address the loss of local journalism coverage in Southern Maine after the closure of a longstanding local newspaper serving the region. The publication focuses on hyperlocal reporting in the communities of Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford, providing residents with coverage of municipal government, public safety, local events, breaking news, and human interest stories. Its reporting is designed to keep residents informed about issues directly affecting their communities while maintaining a strong local presence. Founder Liz Gotthelf has extensive experience covering local news in Maine and launched Saco Bay News with the goal of restoring consistent community reporting in the region. Since its launch, the platform has become a widely used source for timely local information and neighborhood updates.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Saco, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Biddeford, Maine

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Sports
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
0
Founders:
Liz Gotthelf
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

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