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.

Blue Hill voters Nov. 4 will consider a ballot question about whether to approve adult-use ma*****na businesses in the t...
10/28/2025

Blue Hill voters Nov. 4 will consider a ballot question about whether to approve adult-use ma*****na businesses in the town.

The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will have its annual food drive for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Ellsworth on Satur...
10/28/2025

The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will have its annual food drive for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Ellsworth on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ellsworth Hannaford. The group will accept food or monetary donations at this event to…

The Rotary Club of Ellsworth will have its annual food drive for the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Ellsworth on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Friends in Action will soon see a change in leadership, as Director John Lindquist retires at the end of October and cur...
10/28/2025

Friends in Action will soon see a change in leadership, as Director John Lindquist retires at the end of October and current Director of Volunteer Services McKayla Peers steps up to lead the organization.

Friends in Action will soon see a change in leadership, as Director John Lindquist retires at the end of October and current Director of Volunteer Services McKayla Peers steps up

A vehicle being towed by an RV caught fire around 10 a.m. in Trenton Oct. 26. Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Chief St...
10/27/2025

A vehicle being towed by an RV caught fire around 10 a.m. in Trenton Oct. 26. Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Heckman said the driver of the RV pulled into an empty parking area on Route 3, where both TVFD and Ellsworth Fire Department…

A vehicle being towed by an RV caught fire around 10 a.m. in Trenton Oct. 26. Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Heckman said the driver of the RV pulled

“It’s 100% good for the community to break bread together and be with others sharing a meal, getting to know others they...
10/27/2025

“It’s 100% good for the community to break bread together and be with others sharing a meal, getting to know others they might not have met before. I’m looking forward to when we resume these again in February.”

“It’s 100% good for the community to break bread together and be with others sharing a meal, getting to know others they might not have met before. I’m looking forward

***UPDATE*** Alison has been safely located, according to authorities.The Hancock County Sheriff's Office has issued a S...
10/27/2025

***UPDATE*** Alison has been safely located, according to authorities.

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 82-year-old Alison Macleod of Castine. Macleod was last seen on Sunday, October 26, at approximately 4:30 pm leaving her home to travel to Bucksport. Macleod, who suffers from cognitive issues, is driving a 2014 gray Toyota Prius with Maine Registration 817KDY. Macleod is white, 5’03”, 135 lbs., with gray hair and blue eyes. She does not have a cell phone. She was last seen wearing a red windbreaker, sweater and blue jeans. If located, please call the Hancock County Sheriff's Office at 207.667.8866.

The Ellsworth City Council tabled three agenda items that, if approved, would have dissolved the city’s Assessing Depart...
10/22/2025

The Ellsworth City Council tabled three agenda items that, if approved, would have dissolved the city’s Assessing Department after multiple residents expressed concern Monday night, Oct. 20.

“My sense is that it was politically motivated. The timing seemed suspect.”
10/22/2025

“My sense is that it was politically motivated. The timing seemed suspect.”

Construction is underway for the Merrill Lane extension project, a primary access road off Ellsworth's High Street to th...
10/22/2025

Construction is underway for the Merrill Lane extension project, a primary access road off Ellsworth's High Street to the site of the proposed Hancock Judicial Center.

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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.