Infrastructure maintenance and cautious spending were the big themes that emerged from the 9th annual Meet the Candidates ...

At a time when Maine residents are facing inflation, high heating costs and rising property taxes, incumbent state Rep. Holly ...

Following the pattern of municipalities like Dover Foxcroft, Bangor and others, Bucksport's Town Council voted to enact a six ...

The Hancock County commissioners have referred the proposed 2027 county budget to the budget advisory committee, and that group has begun its work.

Out-of-state legislators and educators joined Maine officials in a visit to Ellsworth High School earlier this month to learn more about the Freshman Academy program.

On Oct. 9, Kenny Stevens, 44, of Ellsworth, was arrested on charges of operating under the influence, driving to endanger, ...

The Ellsworth American has been named the New England Newspaper of the Year in its circulation class for the second year in a ...

A resident reported political signs on private property Oct. 5. The signs were removed.

Hancock Grammar School kids gather around Sparky for a group photo during the school's annual Fire Prevention Day Oct. 9.