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.

Abby Radel and Lily Bean shared a lot of memories together - including a state championship - on the basketball court at...
11/16/2025

Abby Radel and Lily Bean shared a lot of memories together - including a state championship - on the basketball court at Ellsworth High. On Saturday, their college teams squared off against each other.

Abby Radel and Lily Bean shared a lot of memories together - including a state championship - on the basketball court at Ellsworth High. On Saturday, their college teams squared

Carol Patterson-Martineau and Marinna Smith prevailed in an Ellsworth City Council election recount Friday, Nov. 14, aff...
11/15/2025

Carol Patterson-Martineau and Marinna Smith prevailed in an Ellsworth City Council election recount Friday, Nov. 14, affirming the Nov. 4 results.

Come this winter, the walk-up windows at Jordan’s Snack Bar in Ellsworth will be closed per usual, but the eatery will s...
11/14/2025

Come this winter, the walk-up windows at Jordan’s Snack Bar in Ellsworth will be closed per usual, but the eatery will still be open for business.

The Deer Isle-Stonington girls' basketball team is embarking on its first season in the newly classified Class S ranks t...
11/13/2025

The Deer Isle-Stonington girls' basketball team is embarking on its first season in the newly classified Class S ranks this winter, and the Mariners expect to be one of the contenders in the 10-school North division.

The Deer Isle-Stonington girls' basketball team is embarking on its first season in the newly classified Class S ranks this winter, and the Mariners expect to be one of the

Mount Desert Island sophomore runner Kulani Granholm, the Class B North regional individual champion, was named the PVC'...
11/13/2025

Mount Desert Island sophomore runner Kulani Granholm, the Class B North regional individual champion, was named the PVC's Class B girls' Runner of the Year.

VFW Post 109 in Ellsworth will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner for area seniors and veterans on Saturday, Nov. ...
11/13/2025

VFW Post 109 in Ellsworth will host its annual free Thanksgiving dinner for area seniors and veterans on Saturday, Nov. 22.

Looking for holiday gifts? Here is a list of Hancock County craft fairs that we’ve heard about.
11/12/2025

Looking for holiday gifts? Here is a list of Hancock County craft fairs that we’ve heard about.

The Hancock County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county's proposed 2026 budget Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:3...
11/12/2025

The Hancock County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the county's proposed 2026 budget Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the board's meeting room at the courthouse.

“We’ve seen a huge increase; 71 new families have signed up in the last few weeks alone,” Harmon said.
11/11/2025

“We’ve seen a huge increase; 71 new families have signed up in the last few weeks alone,” Harmon said.

The Ellsworth branch of TD Bank is closing early next year, according to a recent letter sent to local customers.
11/10/2025

The Ellsworth branch of TD Bank is closing early next year, according to a recent letter sent to local customers.

On Aug. 24, just a couple of days before her first day of school this fall, Sophia, a seventh grader at Ellsworth Elemen...
11/10/2025

On Aug. 24, just a couple of days before her first day of school this fall, Sophia, a seventh grader at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School, was diagnosed with leukemia.

Over the last couple of years, Ripley Strout and Kenneth Stilwell have been two of the top running backs in the Eight Ma...
11/09/2025

Over the last couple of years, Ripley Strout and Kenneth Stilwell have been two of the top running backs in the Eight Man high school football ranks.

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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.