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.

Construction on the new Dysart’s gas station and car wash is progressing quickly, with the owners anticipating a partial...
10/07/2025

Construction on the new Dysart’s gas station and car wash is progressing quickly, with the owners anticipating a partial opening by the end of the year.

ELLSWORTH — Seven community members, none of whom are incumbents, are running for three open seats on the City Council i...
10/07/2025

ELLSWORTH — Seven community members, none of whom are incumbents, are running for three open seats on the City Council in the upcoming election on Nov. 4. The current councilors whose terms are expiring — Michelle Beal, Tammy Mote and Jon Stein — ha…

ELLSWORTH — Seven community members, none of whom are incumbents, are running for three open seats on the City Council in the upcoming election on Nov. 4. The current councilors

ELLSWORTH — There were 250 absentee ballots missing from a shipment to the city of Ellsworth last Tuesday, Sept. 30, Mai...
10/06/2025

ELLSWORTH — There were 250 absentee ballots missing from a shipment to the city of Ellsworth last Tuesday, Sept. 30, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed in a press conference Monday, Oct. 6.

ELLSWORTH — There were 250 absentee ballots missing from a shipment to the city of Ellsworth last Tuesday, Sept. 30, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows confirmed in a press

10/01/2025

ELLSWORTH — Northern Light Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced Wednesday afternoon that they have agreed to extend their existing contract by 30 days. The time will

ELLSWORTH — Councilor Steve O’Halloran is requesting the city refund excess money made from a 2023 foreclosure sale to t...
10/01/2025

ELLSWORTH — Councilor Steve O’Halloran is requesting the city refund excess money made from a 2023 foreclosure sale to the property's prior owners.

“The tax rate has dropped, but valuations have increased so significantly on the waterfront that they’re holding a highe...
10/01/2025

“The tax rate has dropped, but valuations have increased so significantly on the waterfront that they’re holding a higher percentage of the tax burden for the overall city.”

Jury selection began Monday at the Hancock County Courthouse, and contrary to what a local business owner heard before s...
10/01/2025

Jury selection began Monday at the Hancock County Courthouse, and contrary to what a local business owner heard before showing up, there are virtually no automatic exemptions to service and none business-related, even if one is a sole proprietor.

Jury selection began Monday at the Hancock County Courthouse, and contrary to what a local business owner heard before showing up, there are virtually no automatic exemptions to service and

BLUE HILL — A scooter with a lithium ion battery caught fire in a living room at a workforce rental house off Billingsfi...
10/01/2025

BLUE HILL — A scooter with a lithium ion battery caught fire in a living room at a workforce rental house off Billingsfield Lane Monday evening, said Blue Hill Fire Capt. Stefan Blanchard.

BLUE HILL — A scooter with a lithium ion battery caught fire in a living room at a workforce rental house off Billingsfield Lane Monday evening, said Blue Hill Fire

“We haven’t had a severe winter in a while, especially here near the coast, so they aren’t as limited in the wintertime;...
09/30/2025

“We haven’t had a severe winter in a while, especially here near the coast, so they aren’t as limited in the wintertime; they move around more and eat more."

09/28/2025

The power is out in a large portion of the city, leaving many traffic lights not working. Remember to treat those intersecting like a 4-way stop and drive safe!

09/26/2025

Are you a Hancock County resident with Anthem insurance who has concerns about the ongoing contract dispute with Northern Light? Our reporter is collecting local perspectives. Email Emily at [email protected].

The city will soon own all of its municipal streetlights.
09/26/2025

The city will soon own all of its municipal streetlights.

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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.