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.

The George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team is making their presence felt as a championship contender in Class C N...
01/17/2026

The George Stevens Academy girls' basketball team is making their presence felt as a championship contender in Class C North.

A young woman, who from the time she was a young child was groomed, r***d and stalked by a former Washington County scho...
01/16/2026

A young woman, who from the time she was a young child was groomed, r***d and stalked by a former Washington County school bus driver, according to court testimony, tried to speak during a sentencing hearing Jan. 15 in Hancock County Superior Court.…

A young woman, who from the time she was a young child was groomed, r***d and stalked by a former Washington County school bus driver, according to court testimony, tried

An Ellsworth school bus with four students aboard was involved in a crash on Bangor Road Thursday, Jan. 15. Both the bus...
01/16/2026

An Ellsworth school bus with four students aboard was involved in a crash on Bangor Road Thursday, Jan. 15. Both the bus driver and the driver of the other vehicle were taken to the hospital, according to Superintendent Amy Boles.

An Ellsworth school bus with four students aboard was involved in a crash on Bangor Road Thursday, Jan. 15. Both the bus driver and the driver of the other vehicle

01/15/2026

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Hancock County Superior Court Justice Harold Stewart Wednesday afternoon set $10,000 cash bail for Eliot Cutler of Brook...
01/14/2026

Hancock County Superior Court Justice Harold Stewart Wednesday afternoon set $10,000 cash bail for Eliot Cutler of Brooklin, who is being held on two counts of violating conditions of his release.

Hancock County Superior Court Justice Harold Stewart Wednesday afternoon set $10,000 cash bail for Eliot Cutler of Brooklin, who is being held on two counts of violating conditions of his

The Ellsworth City Council will vote on the adoption of a new adult-use cannabis license next week, a key step in the ti...
01/14/2026

The Ellsworth City Council will vote on the adoption of a new adult-use cannabis license next week, a key step in the timeline to open the business application period and start the lottery process.

The Ellsworth City Council will vote on the adoption of a new adult-use cannabis license next week, a key step in the timeline to open the business application period and

Northern Light Health’s Castine primary care practice will relocate to the Sussman Health Center in Blue Hill on Friday,...
01/14/2026

Northern Light Health’s Castine primary care practice will relocate to the Sussman Health Center in Blue Hill on Friday, Feb. 27.

01/13/2026

For an upcoming article about rural healthcare, a reporter is looking to talk to Hancock County residents who have been diagnosed with critical illnesses about their experiences getting a diagnosis and obtaining treatment. Reporter Rebecca Alley can be reached at [email protected] or 288-0556.

Residents of Ellsworth are no strangers to water-related notices. Over the past few months, the city has issued numerous...
01/12/2026

Residents of Ellsworth are no strangers to water-related notices. Over the past few months, the city has issued numerous boil-water orders, citing “the possibility of unsafe water” and more recently requested consumers to limit water use as much as …

Residents of Ellsworth are no strangers to water-related notices. Over the past few months, the city has issued numerous boil-water orders, citing “the possibility of unsafe water” and more recently

These two counts allege that Cutler violated terms of his release on Dec. 28 and Jan. 2 in Brooklin, according to a copy...
01/12/2026

These two counts allege that Cutler violated terms of his release on Dec. 28 and Jan. 2 in Brooklin, according to a copy of the complaint.

"Just coming back in with the same confidence I had last year knowing the work I put into my game is going to translate....
01/11/2026

"Just coming back in with the same confidence I had last year knowing the work I put into my game is going to translate."

The Ellsworth High boys' basketball team is 4-0 against Class A competition this season after Friday's win over Hampden ...
01/10/2026

The Ellsworth High boys' basketball team is 4-0 against Class A competition this season after Friday's win over Hampden Academy.

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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.