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.

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.

Grace Jaffray picked right up where she left off last season in the Johnson and Wales' women's basketball team's season ...
11/09/2025

Grace Jaffray picked right up where she left off last season in the Johnson and Wales' women's basketball team's season opener on Saturday night.

A recount of the contested RSU 25 School Board race has resulted in a tie between the two candidates: incumbent Keith Kn...
11/07/2025

A recount of the contested RSU 25 School Board race has resulted in a tie between the two candidates: incumbent Keith Kneeland Jr. and newcomer Emily Fitzgerald.

In what could be a first in Maine high school soccer, a set of twins have swept Conference Player of the Year honors, an...
11/06/2025

In what could be a first in Maine high school soccer, a set of twins have swept Conference Player of the Year honors, and they're two of the best to ever come out of Bucksport High.

In what could be a first in Maine high school soccer, a set of twins have swept Conference Player of the Year honors, and they're two of the best to

A study analyzing the economic impact of three possible futures for the Ellsworth Dam and the Graham Lake Dam was releas...
11/06/2025

A study analyzing the economic impact of three possible futures for the Ellsworth Dam and the Graham Lake Dam was released to the public in November, its results suggesting that there could be “significant” economic benefits from dam relicensing or …

A study analyzing the economic impact of three possible futures for the Ellsworth Dam and the Graham Lake Dam was released to the public in November, its results suggesting that

Residents of four Hancock County towns overwhelmingly voted during the Nov. 4 referendum Tuesday to take ownership of th...
11/05/2025

Residents of four Hancock County towns overwhelmingly voted during the Nov. 4 referendum Tuesday to take ownership of the Toddy Pond dam.

Lt. Dakota Dupuis has relocated his family of four from Orrington to Ellsworth with the intention of being elected Hanco...
11/04/2025

Lt. Dakota Dupuis has relocated his family of four from Orrington to Ellsworth with the intention of being elected Hancock County sheriff next November.

“I think the biggest priority is introducing myself to the community and making sure that folks feel welcome at Woodlawn...
11/03/2025

“I think the biggest priority is introducing myself to the community and making sure that folks feel welcome at Woodlawn [and] recognize Woodlawn as a place both with a history but also a present and a future.”

“I think the biggest priority is introducing myself to the community and making sure that folks feel welcome at Woodlawn [and] recognize Woodlawn as a place both with a history

Grace Jaffray, Abby Radel and Lily Bean were all crucial parts of Ellsworth High's Class B girls' basketball state champ...
11/03/2025

Grace Jaffray, Abby Radel and Lily Bean were all crucial parts of Ellsworth High's Class B girls' basketball state championship in February 2023.

After generations of coming up just shy of the ultimate prize, the Mount Desert Island High volleyball team finally clea...
11/01/2025

After generations of coming up just shy of the ultimate prize, the Mount Desert Island High volleyball team finally cleared the final hurdle on Saturday afternoon.

Linnehan’s Right Way Auto closed its Ellsworth location Oct. 18, merging with its sales and service location in Bangor, ...
10/31/2025

Linnehan’s Right Way Auto closed its Ellsworth location Oct. 18, merging with its sales and service location in Bangor, owner Chadd Linnehan announced Oct. 20.

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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.