The Ellsworth American
Newspaper PublishingMaine, United States11-50 Employees
The Ellsworth American is a locally owned weekly newspaper that has served Hancock County, Maine since 1851. Based in Ellsworth, it publishes a Wednesday edition that reaches readers across Hancock, Washington, Waldo, and Penobscot counties, reflecting its role as a regional news source for communities in northern coastal Maine. The publication supports a range of departments, including News, Advertising, Internet, Circulation, Administration, Accounting, Creative Services, and the Press and Mail Room, indicating a full-service operation within the newspaper industry. With a long history as one of the oldest weekly papers in Maine, it functions as a traditional print-focused outlet while maintaining broader community engagement through various internal teams.