1. Define what “local” means before a story is selected
The Census record identifies Falmouth as a municipal town in Cumberland County, Maine. A Legal News decision should preserve that relationship rather than treating Falmouth, Cumberland County, a broader metropolitan area, and Maine as interchangeable. A story involving Falmouth may require a different treatment from a statewide statute, a county proceeding, or an event elsewhere in Maine. The population estimate is useful for naming the municipality, but it cannot establish whether residents are searching for a legal explanation or whether a news topic will produce consultations.
Recommended approach
Ask Bosseo to review a geographic policy for the firm: which stories should be considered Falmouth-specific, which belong to Cumberland County, and which are relevant statewide. Decide whether each page should identify the event’s location, explain its Maine legal context, or direct readers to a broader service page. Keep the geographic statement precise in headlines, copy, and calls to action.
