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.

BRUNSWICK -- It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laded Bowdoin College women are h...
03/02/2025

BRUNSWICK -- It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laded Bowdoin College women are having another strong campaign under former Mount Desert Island star Megan Phelps.

BRUNSWICK -- It should come as no surprise to local basketball fans that the tradition-laded Bowdoin College women are having another strong campaign under former Mount Desert Island star Megan

The Bucksport High boys' basketball team took home the Class B North Good Sportsmanship award. The Golden Bucks were pre...
03/02/2025

The Bucksport High boys' basketball team took home the Class B North Good Sportsmanship award. The Golden Bucks were presented with their banner during Saturday's Class C state championship games.

Photo: Ryan McLaughlin.

COBLESKILL, N.Y. -- Maine Maritime Academy's two-year run as North Atlantic Conference women's basketball champions came...
03/01/2025

COBLESKILL, N.Y. -- Maine Maritime Academy's two-year run as North Atlantic Conference women's basketball champions came to an end on Saturday afternoon.

The Maine Maritime Academy women’s basketball team looks for a third straight North Atlantic Conference championship in ...
03/01/2025

The Maine Maritime Academy women’s basketball team looks for a third straight North Atlantic Conference championship in New York this afternoon.

NAC CHAMPIONSHIP!!! 🏀💙
Defending our title!! 1:00pm start at SUNY Cobleskill!
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ELLSWORTH — After seven months as Woodlawn’s executive director, Evan Moats is stepping down to return to his native sta...
02/28/2025

ELLSWORTH — After seven months as Woodlawn’s executive director, Evan Moats is stepping down to return to his native state of Pennsylvania.

“During a year shaped by unprecedented storms and damage to our working waterfronts, Maine’s commercial fishermen, aquac...
02/28/2025

“During a year shaped by unprecedented storms and damage to our working waterfronts, Maine’s commercial fishermen, aquaculturists, and seafood dealers once again delivered a major economic benefit to our state,” said Gov. Janet Mills.

“During a year shaped by unprecedented storms and damage to our working waterfronts, Maine’s commercial fishermen, aquaculturists, and seafood dealers once again delivered a major economic benefit to our state,”

ELLSWORTH — A Hancock County Superior Court Justice this week upheld a so-called “John Doe” warrant, which was filed Nov...
02/28/2025

ELLSWORTH — A Hancock County Superior Court Justice this week upheld a so-called “John Doe” warrant, which was filed Nov. 8, 2002, based on DNA evidence obtained in a r**e case just days before the statute of limitations was set to expire.

ELLSWORTH — A Hancock County Superior Court Justice this week upheld a so-called “John Doe” warrant, which was filed Nov. 8, 2002, based on DNA evidence obtained in a r**e

ORONO -- Amy Vachon has been a model of winning and consistency among women's basketball coaches in the Northeast during...
02/28/2025

ORONO -- Amy Vachon has been a model of winning and consistency among women's basketball coaches in the Northeast during her time at the University of Maine.

ELLSWORTH -- Addison Atherton has been a model of consistency and hard work during her athletic career at Ellsworth High...
02/27/2025

ELLSWORTH -- Addison Atherton has been a model of consistency and hard work during her athletic career at Ellsworth High.

ELLSWORTH -- When it came to making impacts on student-athletes on and off the basketball court, legendary Ellsworth Hig...
02/27/2025

ELLSWORTH -- When it came to making impacts on student-athletes on and off the basketball court, legendary Ellsworth High coach Charlie Katsiaficas ranks among some of the best to ever do it.

Katsiaficas, whom Ellsworth's gym is named after, is being awarded with one of Maine basketball's highest honors with an induction into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame in the Legends of the Game category.

ELLSWORTH -- When it came to making impacts on student-athletes on and off the basketball court, legendary Ellsworth High coach Charlie Katsiaficas ranks among some of the best to ever

Ellsworth High senior Addison Atherton, who has excelled at track and field, soccer and basketball during her high schoo...
02/26/2025

Ellsworth High senior Addison Atherton, who has excelled at track and field, soccer and basketball during her high school career, has committed to participate in track and field at the University of New England in Biddeford.

Atherton, a key piece of the Eagles' state championship team in girls' basketball in the winter of 2023 and regional championship team on the soccer pitch in the fall of 2023, is one of the region's top sprinters and was second in the PVC in the javelin last spring.

File photo: Ryan McLaughlin

“This will be a space everybody can go to enjoy, whether you want to sit and paint by the waterside or have a picnic wit...
02/26/2025

“This will be a space everybody can go to enjoy, whether you want to sit and paint by the waterside or have a picnic with your family or just go read under the apple tree. It’s a place that benefits everyone.”

“This will be a space everybody can go to enjoy, whether you want to sit and paint by the waterside or have a picnic with your family or just go

Maine’s high court has rejected Raymond Lester’s appeal of both his murder conviction and 48-year prison sentence.
02/26/2025

Maine’s high court has rejected Raymond Lester’s appeal of both his murder conviction and 48-year prison sentence.

ELLSWORTH — Decisions on third-party funding, a term for requests for funding from municipalities made by nonprofits ran...
02/26/2025

ELLSWORTH — Decisions on third-party funding, a term for requests for funding from municipalities made by nonprofits ranging from libraries to LifeFlight of Maine, are moving away from votes during open town meeting and onto ballots.

ELLSWORTH — Decisions on third-party funding, a term for requests for funding from municipalities made by nonprofits ranging from libraries to LifeFlight of Maine, are moving away from votes during

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Grace Jaffray's freshman campaign at Johnson and Wales University was certainly a strong one, as the...
02/26/2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Grace Jaffray's freshman campaign at Johnson and Wales University was certainly a strong one, as the Blue Hill native and former Ellsworth High star finished the regular season with 550 points, good for fourth in the country.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Grace Jaffray's freshman campaign at Johnson and Wales University was certainly a strong one, as the Blue Hill native and former Ellsworth High star finished the regular

ELLSWORTH — It certainly does not feel like spring, but an early harbinger is on the horizon. The Ellsworth American’s a...
02/25/2025

ELLSWORTH — It certainly does not feel like spring, but an early harbinger is on the horizon. The Ellsworth American’s annual Community Yard Sale Fundraiser returns Saturday, April 5.

BUCKSPORT — A two-story building off Williams Pond Road caught fire Saturday due to a faulty power vent from a furnace, ...
02/25/2025

BUCKSPORT — A two-story building off Williams Pond Road caught fire Saturday due to a faulty power vent from a furnace, but the structure can likely be saved with a new truss system and roof, Bucksport Deputy Fire Chief Michael Denning said. The fir…

BUCKSPORT — A two-story building off Williams Pond Road caught fire Saturday due to a faulty power vent from a furnace, but the structure can likely be saved with a

The designation means the nonprofit, which has locations in Ellsworth, Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft and Lincoln, will begin im...
02/25/2025

The designation means the nonprofit, which has locations in Ellsworth, Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft and Lincoln, will begin implementing a new model of service care expected to lower wait times and provide a more holistic approach for its patients.

The designation means the nonprofit, which has locations in Ellsworth, Bangor, Dover-Foxcroft and Lincoln, will begin implementing a new model of service care expected to lower wait times and provide

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Ellsworth and Caribou’s bands teaming up for some halftime entertainment! Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

Ellsworth beats MDI 42-41. Great game by both teams.Lily Bean sinks the winning free throw. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

The Ellsworth and MDI girls have hit the court to prepare for their Class B North quarterfinal. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

The Ellsworth boys set to meet Old Town in a Class B North quarterfinal! Thanks for staying up with us! Video: Ryan McLaughlin

The three peat has loaded for the Ellsworth cheerleading squad. The Eagles win their third straight Class B state championship. Video: Ryan McLaughlin Story soon!

The Ellsworth High cheerleading squad performs its routine at the Class B state championships in Augusta on Saturday. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

Bucksport takes second in the Class C state cheerleading championships.

Bucksport High performs its routine at the Class C state cheerleading championships in Augusta on Saturday afternoon. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

Just an incredible moment before the MDI-Ellsworth game. Ellsworth’s seniors all take the floor together on their senior night. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

BREAKING Ellsworth three-peats as Class B North cheerleading champs MDI finishes 5th to qualify for next Saturday’s state championships in Augusta Video: Ryan McLaughlin Story soon!

Kaylee Bagley of Ellsworth goes to the hole for two during a high school basketball game against Washington Academy Thursday night. Video: Ryan McLaughlin.

Ellsworth’s Hollis Grindal with a huge bucket in overtime as the Eagles fight off John Bapst 47-46.

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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.