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.

“As a result of the search, evidence of drug trafficking was seized along with two fi****ms. One of the fi****ms was an ...
07/02/2025

“As a result of the search, evidence of drug trafficking was seized along with two fi****ms. One of the fi****ms was an illegally modified (sawed-off) shotgun.”

“When he fired upon Himpler, Stanley reasonably believed unlawful, deadly force against him was imminent based on Himple...
07/02/2025

“When he fired upon Himpler, Stanley reasonably believed unlawful, deadly force against him was imminent based on Himpler producing a handgun to confront the deputy.”

SULLIVAN — Visitors to Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins the past few weeks may have been intrigued by the presence of ...
07/02/2025

SULLIVAN — Visitors to Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins the past few weeks may have been intrigued by the presence of an RV unlike any other. With sides plastered with photos of the bright faces of shelter dogs, it stands out in the sea of beige-t…

SULLIVAN — Visitors to Acadia Seashore Camping and Cabins the past few weeks may have been intrigued by the presence of an RV unlike any other. With sides plastered with

We’ve got an App for that! Stay connected to the news that matters most to you — anytime, anywhere with the brand-new E...
07/01/2025

We’ve got an App for that! Stay connected to the news that matters most to you — anytime, anywhere with the brand-new Ellsworth American app. Available for iPhone and Android. Download it today!

https://www.ellsworthamerican.com/site/apps.html

“My plan is to move the Town Office and functions into this century and make it easier for residents overall,” she said.
07/01/2025

“My plan is to move the Town Office and functions into this century and make it easier for residents overall,” she said.

ISLE AU HAUT — A Nova Scotia man died Monday, June 30, after a sailboat ran aground off Isle au Haut in the early mornin...
06/30/2025

ISLE AU HAUT — A Nova Scotia man died Monday, June 30, after a sailboat ran aground off Isle au Haut in the early morning hours.

ELLSWORTH — In this morning's announcements, Bev Long and Sherri Cox are calling it a career.
06/30/2025

ELLSWORTH — In this morning's announcements, Bev Long and Sherri Cox are calling it a career.

ELLSWORTH — A Lamoine firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion at the scene of a fire on Liberty Street Monday mornin...
06/30/2025

ELLSWORTH — A Lamoine firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion at the scene of a fire on Liberty Street Monday morning.

Steve Rusnack, the owner of Full Bloom Cannabis, which has shops in Grand Isle and Presque Isle, said a corporate goal i...
06/25/2025

Steve Rusnack, the owner of Full Bloom Cannabis, which has shops in Grand Isle and Presque Isle, said a corporate goal is to “move downstate” after the success the business has had in Aroostook County.

Steve Rusnack, the owner of Full Bloom Cannabis, which has shops in Grand Isle and Presque Isle, said a corporate goal is to “move downstate” after the success the business

“The priority is to ensure continued service, and right now DCP is not in the position to do that with some of our progr...
06/24/2025

“The priority is to ensure continued service, and right now DCP is not in the position to do that with some of our programs. We want to ensure a seamless transition and that families have access to what they need.”

“The priority is to ensure continued service, and right now DCP is not in the position to do that with some of our programs. We want to ensure a seamless

Instead of becoming a subdivision of upscale houses, the scenic area known as Allen Point is on track to be a managed na...
06/24/2025

Instead of becoming a subdivision of upscale houses, the scenic area known as Allen Point is on track to be a managed nature preserve.

On Thursday, June 12, the Goss Community Press in Downtown Ellsworth printed its last newspaper. The Ellsworth American...
06/24/2025

On Thursday, June 12, the Goss Community Press in Downtown Ellsworth printed its last newspaper. The Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander will continue to be written and designed in Ellsworth. Digital files will be sent to South Portland for printing, and the printed editions will be trucked back to Ellsworth.

Wednesday, June 11, marked the last date The Ellsworth American was printed on the Goss Community printing press on the ground floor of the newspaper’s build...

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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.