There were a number of predecessor papers that merged to form the Express.

Camp purchased Cummings share in 1869 and became sole owner.

A. Earle published the Orleans Independent Standard in Irasburg from 1856 to 1869.

[4] Hollinger bought the paper from Pulitzer the next year and sold it in 1999 to current owner Horizon Publications.

Main competitors include The Chronicle, The Caledonian-Record, radio stations WIKE, WMOO, WJJZ (FM), and television station NEK-TV.