The Ellsworth American

The Ellsworth American Founded in 1851, The Ellsworth American is a locally owned weekly newspaper serving Hancock County, Maine.
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The Ellsworth American is a locally owned and managed weekly newspaper serving Hancock County, Maine. Publication began Oct. 17, 1851, making the American the oldest newspaper in Hancock County and the second oldest in Maine. The newspaper has won numerous awards and distinctions from state, New England and national newspaper associations in recognition of news coverage, photography, editorial pag

es, advertising layouts and general excellence. The newspaper, which has a Thursday dateline, is printed each Wednesday afternoon and is available on newsstands throughout Hancock and western Washington counties and the Bangor/Brewer area of Penobscot County. Print subscriptions are mailed nationwide and fully searchable digital subscriptions have been available since 2009. The Ellsworth American and its sister paper The Mount Desert Islander in 2012 employed a combined staff of 55. Departments include news, advertising, internet, circulation, administration, accounting, creative services and the press and mail room. Publisher and Owner Alan Baker purchased the paper in 1991.

The three-time defending Class B state champion Ellsworth High cheerleading squad is hungry and motivated for more.
12/19/2025

The three-time defending Class B state champion Ellsworth High cheerleading squad is hungry and motivated for more.

The George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team improved to 4-0 with a win over Bucksport on Wednesday night.
12/18/2025

The George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team improved to 4-0 with a win over Bucksport on Wednesday night.

12/17/2025

All residents and businesses on City of Ellsworth water are asked to conserve water immediately until further notice. We are experiencing an issue with the main water line coming into town on Bucksport Road and will be replacing a malfunctioning pressure-reducing valve. This work is ....Read More

With just a few weeks to go before the peak of the holiday season, many of the toys set aside for Emmaus Homeless Shelte...
12/17/2025

With just a few weeks to go before the peak of the holiday season, many of the toys set aside for Emmaus Homeless Shelter’s annual gift program were ruined when a pipe broke in the building at the corner of Main Street and Water Street in Ellsworth.

With just a few weeks to go before the peak of the holiday season, many of the toys set aside for Emmaus Homeless Shelter’s annual gift program were ruined when

George Stevens Academy on Dec. 15 announced a “strategic reduction in force” totaling approximately $325,000. Officials ...
12/17/2025

George Stevens Academy on Dec. 15 announced a “strategic reduction in force” totaling approximately $325,000. Officials are still determining which positions will be affected.

The Deer Isle-Stonington girls' basketball team is priding itself on being "defensive demons" in its drive to be a Class...
12/17/2025

The Deer Isle-Stonington girls' basketball team is priding itself on being "defensive demons" in its drive to be a Class S North tournament team this winter.

Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus English teacher and Speech and Debate Team head coach John Russell jokes that wherever...
12/16/2025

Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus English teacher and Speech and Debate Team head coach John Russell jokes that wherever he goes, a speech and debate team springs into formation, Sumner being no exception.

Charles M. Sumner Learning Campus English teacher and Speech and Debate Team head coach John Russell jokes that wherever he goes, a speech and debate team springs into formation, Sumner

The former treasurer for the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School Parents, Teachers, Friends group was charged Monday with...
12/16/2025

The former treasurer for the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School Parents, Teachers, Friends group was charged Monday with Class B theft. He is accused of stealing over $37,836 from the organization, money meant to benefit Ellsworth schoolchildren, ac…

The former treasurer for the Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School Parents, Teachers, Friends group was charged Monday with Class B theft. He is accused of stealing over $37,836 from the organization, money

Seven people were left homeless and two dogs and two cats are missing after a fire claimed a residence at 14 Foss Farm D...
12/16/2025

Seven people were left homeless and two dogs and two cats are missing after a fire claimed a residence at 14 Foss Farm Drive in Bucksport Sunday night, according to Cpt. Joe Wardwell.

Seven people were left homeless and two dogs and two cats are missing after a fire claimed a residence at 14 Foss Farm Drive in Bucksport Sunday night, according to

A former Sedgwick Select Board member and state representative died from exposure after she left her house around 3 a.m....
12/16/2025

A former Sedgwick Select Board member and state representative died from exposure after she left her house around 3 a.m. on Dec. 13, according to authorities.

Ellsworth High boys' basketball newcomers Tyrus Baxter and Colby Eaton have meshed in well with the Eagles' flock thus f...
12/16/2025

Ellsworth High boys' basketball newcomers Tyrus Baxter and Colby Eaton have meshed in well with the Eagles' flock thus far this winter.

A local race car driver is seeking sponsors to potentially test and race City Garage Motorsports cars in the ARCA Menard...
12/15/2025

A local race car driver is seeking sponsors to potentially test and race City Garage Motorsports cars in the ARCA Menards series at Daytona International Speedway in Florida in January.

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1 Printing House Square
Ellsworth, ME
04605

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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The Ellsworth American is a locally owned and managed weekly newspaper serving Hancock County, Maine. Publication began Oct. 17, 1851, making the American the oldest newspaper in Hancock County and the second oldest in Maine. The newspaper has won numerous awards and distinctions from state, New England and national newspaper associations in recognition of news coverage, photography, editorial pages, advertising layouts and general excellence. The newspaper, which has a Thursday dateline, is printed each Wednesday afternoon and is available on newsstands throughout Hancock and western Washington counties and the Bangor/Brewer area of Penobscot County. Print subscriptions are mailed nationwide and fully searchable digital subscriptions have been available since 2009. The Ellsworth American and its sister paper The Mount Desert Islander in 2012 employed a combined staff of 55. Departments include news, advertising, internet, circulation, administration, accounting, creative services and the press and mail room.