The Ellsworth American

The Ellsworth American Founded in 1851, The Ellsworth American is a locally owned weekly newspaper serving Hancock County M Publisher and Owner Alan Baker purchased the paper in 1991.
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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.

BUCKSPORT — A malfunctioning dryer is the cause of an Aug. 24 Route 1 fire, which claimed the lives of two cats and also...
08/25/2025

BUCKSPORT — A malfunctioning dryer is the cause of an Aug. 24 Route 1 fire, which claimed the lives of two cats and also displaced residents, said Maine State Public Safety Spokesman Shannon Moss.

BUCKSPORT — A malfunctioning dryer is the cause of an Aug. 24 Route 1 fire, which claimed the lives of two cats and also displaced residents, said Maine State Public

FYI for residents of Tinker Farm Way, River Breeze Way, Tinker Meadow Way, Blue Heron Way, Water Street and Bayside Road...
08/25/2025

FYI for residents of Tinker Farm Way, River Breeze Way, Tinker Meadow Way, Blue Heron Way, Water Street and Bayside Road (starting at the corner of Foster St. and Bayside Road) in Ellsworth:

Due to the possibility of unsafe water, ELLSWORTH WATER DEPARTMENT consumers, on the streets listed below, are directed to BOIL ALL WATER for at least 5 minutes before drinking, making ice cubes, washing foods, brushing teeth or in any other activity involving consumption of water. ....Read More

This week’s Ellsworth American is on newsstands now!How about those roads? A program with “solutions” in the name is tac...
08/21/2025

This week’s Ellsworth American is on newsstands now!

How about those roads? A program with “solutions” in the name is tackling Ellsworth’s transportation challenges.

City Council news: Chair Michelle Beal announced her resignation from the leadership post but will serve out her term. Thinking of running? Three seats are open — paperwork is due by Sept. 8.

Politics 2026: Two Democratic contenders for U.S. Senate came to Ellsworth this week. Sullivan oyster farmer Graham Platner launched his campaign, while Jordan Wood held a town hall at the Moore Center.

The Blue Hill Fair is just around the corner — we’ve got the scoop on what’s new.

Plus: Our reviewer calls New Surry Theatre’s production of Disney’s Descendants “wicked-good talent.”

And that’s just the beginning — pick up your copy today to stay informed!

“I understand what the president’s trying to do, his long-term goals and objectives, but the near-term pain is very diff...
08/20/2025

“I understand what the president’s trying to do, his long-term goals and objectives, but the near-term pain is very difficult for manufacturers who have no choice but to import raw materials.”

“I understand what the president’s trying to do, his long-term goals and objectives, but the near-term pain is very difficult for manufacturers who have no choice but to import raw

City Council Chairperson Michelle Beal resigned from her leadership role in a meeting Monday night, Aug. 18. She also an...
08/19/2025

City Council Chairperson Michelle Beal resigned from her leadership role in a meeting Monday night, Aug. 18. She also announced that she will not run for a second term.

BLUE HILL — The other day I remarked to a friend how sad it was not to see children outdoors biking, hiking, playing and...
08/19/2025

BLUE HILL — The other day I remarked to a friend how sad it was not to see children outdoors biking, hiking, playing and just hanging out together the way we did as youngsters. I speculated that they were all inside staring at their screens.

BLUE HILL — The other day I remarked to a friend how sad it was not to see children outdoors biking, hiking, playing and just hanging out together the way

BLUE HILL — There are lots of new things for you and your family to do and see at the Blue Hill Fair this year.
08/19/2025

BLUE HILL — There are lots of new things for you and your family to do and see at the Blue Hill Fair this year.

“It’s quite the life change for someone who a month ago thought that being harbormaster in Sullivan was going to be the ...
08/19/2025

“It’s quite the life change for someone who a month ago thought that being harbormaster in Sullivan was going to be the extent of my political career.”

Candidates running for elective offices are required to submit a petition signed by at least 50 but fewer than 100 regis...
08/13/2025

Candidates running for elective offices are required to submit a petition signed by at least 50 but fewer than 100 registered voters in the city, according to the Ellsworth City Charter. The papers are due back Sept. 8 at 5 p.m.

Candidates running for elective offices are required to submit a petition signed by at least 50 but fewer than 100 registered voters in the city, according to the Ellsworth City

Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) ranked number 17 on a priority list for school construction programs, Superintend...
08/13/2025

Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) ranked number 17 on a priority list for school construction programs, Superintendent Amy Boles said in a School Board meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 12. The ranking amplified uncertainty about the possibility of r…

Hancock County Technical Center (HCTC) ranked number 17 on a priority list for school construction programs, Superintendent Amy Boles said in a School Board meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 12. The

The Select Board is hosting a public information session Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall auditorium. A ...
08/13/2025

The Select Board is hosting a public information session Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall auditorium. A special town meeting will follow on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. in the auditorium.

The Select Board is hosting a public information session Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall auditorium. A special town meeting will follow on Sunday, Aug. 24,

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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.