Cyndi Wood

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Managing Editor at The Ellsworth American

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Articles

Ruth Foster, a force of nature, dies at 96

3 weeks ago | mdislander.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — During the pandemic, Ruth Foster, grande dame of Ellsworth, held court in the garage of her historic home on State Street. In her 90s and recently retired (well, mostly), Foster was prepared to take precautions but not to forgo social life entirely. She put in seating and added decorations from her former Main Street children’s shop. The open-air sitting area was tasteful and practical with a touch of whimsy. Much like Foster.
Ruth Foster, a force of nature, dies at 96

3 weeks ago | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — During the pandemic, Ruth Foster, grande dame of Ellsworth, held court in the garage of her historic home on State Street. In her 90s and recently retired (well, mostly), Foster was prepared to take precautions but not to forgo social life entirely. She put in seating and added decorations from her former Main Street children’s shop. The open-air sitting area was tasteful and practical with a touch of whimsy. Much like Foster.
Islander to be printed in South Portland

2 months ago | mdislander.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — Since its first issue rolled off the press twenty-five years ago, the Mount Desert Islander has been printed in Ellsworth. That stops this June. Instead, the Islander and its sister papers, The Ellsworth American and Camden-based Midcoast Villager, will be printed in South Portland. The closure of the press and mail rooms will affect approximately 10 full- and part-time employees, according to Publisher Chris Crockett.
Ellsworth American to be printed in South Portland

2 months ago | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — The chug and whir of the printing press is the background music of a day’s work at The Ellsworth American. The music stops this June. After 174 years, Hancock County’s paper of record will no longer be printed in Ellsworth. Instead, The Ellsworth American and its sister papers, the Mount Desert Islander and Camden-based Midcoast Villager, will be printed in South Portland.
Midcoast Villager To Be Printed In South Portland

2 months ago | midcoastvillager.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — The chug and whir of the printing press is the background music of a day’s work at The Ellsworth American. The music stops this June. After 174 years, Hancock County’s paper of record will no longer be printed in Ellsworth. Instead, The Ellsworth American and its sister papers, the Mount Desert Islander and Camden-based Midcoast Villager, will be printed in South Portland.
Lawmaker, innkeeper, advocate: Malaby remembered for dedication and wit

Feb 19, 2025 | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — Former state lawmaker and smalltown innkeeper Rich Malaby died early last week, according to friends. Malaby had moved to Wiscasset in retirement, but for decades, the town of Hancock was home and the Crocker House Country Inn an extension of his family. kAm“#:49 2?5 x EC2G6=65 A2C2==6= A2E9D :? =:76 3@E9 :? 3FD:?6DD 2?5 :? AF3=:4 D6CG:46[” D2:5 qC:2? {2?8=6J[ 7@C>6C DE2E6 D6?2E@C 2?5 @H?6C @7 E96 &?:@?
Pedestrian killed on Bangor Road

Jan 25, 2025 | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — An Ellsworth man died Friday night, Jan. 24, after being struck by a car on the Bangor Road at the intersection with Shore Road. James Card, 74, had been in the southbound lane and was believed to have been picking up tools that had fallen from his vehicle when the crash occurred, according to police. His vehicle was found parked nearby. The incident was reported at 7:24 p.m. Friday night.
Family loses home and pets in Surry fire

Jan 10, 2025 | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

SURRY — Ten animals were killed in a fire that destroyed a Sunfish Lane home the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 9. Assistant Fire Chief Russell Smith said the call came in around 2 p.m. The home’s four residents were not at home at the time. “It’s a total loss, and they lost seven dogs, two cats and a guinea hen,” Smith said. The residents were Evelyn Casanova and her family, he said.
Two more charged in Steuben motor vehicle fire

Jan 9, 2025 | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — The Office of State Fire Marshal has arrested two more people following an investigation into a motor vehicle fire that occurred on Oct. 13 on Pinkham Bay Bridge Road in Steuben. Three people have now been charged in connection with the fire, which officials determined to be arson. The first arrest, of 30-year-old Cameron Brown of Steuben, was shortly after the incident. Brown was charged with arson and theft and transported to the Hancock County Jail.
Retired Supreme Court justice hears appeal of Hancock man

Jan 9, 2025 | ellsworthamerican.com | Cyndi Wood

ELLSWORTH — Can a citizen use force to prevent a law enforcement officer from entering their home if the person does not believe the officer has the legal right to enter? Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer and two other judges sitting on the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston pondered that question Jan. 8 during oral arguments in the case of a Hancock man convicted of assault on a federal officer.