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 Sumner High boys' basketball team improved to 7-1 with a home victory over Central Saturday afternoon.
01/03/2026

The Sumner High boys' basketball team improved to 7-1 with a home victory over Central Saturday afternoon.

The Ellsworth girls' and boys' basketball teams powered their way to home victories over Brewer on Friday night.
01/03/2026

The Ellsworth girls' and boys' basketball teams powered their way to home victories over Brewer on Friday night.

A heads-up from Ellsworth Police Department about an upcoming oversized load transport set to take place on the night of...
01/02/2026

A heads-up from Ellsworth Police Department about an upcoming oversized load transport set to take place on the night of Tuesday, Jan. 6, which will affect motorists traveling on the Bangor Road (as well as Route 179 and Route 200 in Waltham and Eastbrook).

The $185,770 grant will repair woodworking on the south wall of the cellblock and on the west and north faces of the bui...
12/29/2025

The $185,770 grant will repair woodworking on the south wall of the cellblock and on the west and north faces of the building.

A stingy defensive effort powered the George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team to its biggest win in years on Satur...
12/27/2025

A stingy defensive effort powered the George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team to its biggest win in years on Saturday afternoon.

The cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds for both people, said Maine Department of Public Safety spokesper...
12/26/2025

The cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds for both people, said Maine Department of Public Safety spokesperson Shannon Moss.

The Ellsworth and George Stevens Academy girls' basketball teams remained undefeated with road wins on Tuesday.
12/24/2025

The Ellsworth and George Stevens Academy girls' basketball teams remained undefeated with road wins on Tuesday.

A stingy fourth-quarter defensive effort fueled the MDI girls' basketball team to a win over John Bapst.
12/24/2025

A stingy fourth-quarter defensive effort fueled the MDI girls' basketball team to a win over John Bapst.

The bodies of two adults were discovered Tuesday, Dec. 23, at a residence off Big Rocks Road in Tremont, and the Maine S...
12/23/2025

The bodies of two adults were discovered Tuesday, Dec. 23, at a residence off Big Rocks Road in Tremont, and the Maine State Police are seeking the public's help with the investigation.

The bodies of two adults were discovered Tuesday, Dec. 23, at a residence off Big Rocks Road in Tremont, and the Maine State Police are seeking the public's help with

“This is the biggest challenge since we opened. It’s how do we survive the wintertime and how do we make enough money in...
12/23/2025

“This is the biggest challenge since we opened. It’s how do we survive the wintertime and how do we make enough money in the summer to sort of subsidize the winter.”

“This is the biggest challenge since we opened. It’s how do we survive the wintertime and how do we make enough money in the summer to sort of subsidize the

A home in Trenton was destroyed by fire Monday night, Dec. 22, and although the person living there escaped without inju...
12/23/2025

A home in Trenton was destroyed by fire Monday night, Dec. 22, and although the person living there escaped without injury one firefighter was hurt and taken to a hospital for treatment.

A home in Trenton was destroyed by fire Monday night, Dec. 22, and although the person living there escaped without injury one firefighter was hurt and taken to a hospital

The Sumner High boys' basketball team made a strong statement Monday night with a road victory at George Stevens Academy...
12/23/2025

The Sumner High boys' basketball team made a strong statement Monday night with a road victory at George Stevens Academy.

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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.