
Cyndi Wood
Managing Editor
Cyndi is managing editor of The Ellsworth American. The Ellsworth native joined the staff of The American in 2007 as a reporter.

Latest posts by Cyndi Wood (see all)
- Brewer seeks 20-year lease - December 29, 2020
- Rotary adapts its Gifting Experience for pandemic - December 21, 2020
- Petition demands emergency whale protection measures - December 18, 2020

Letitia Baldwin
Arts Editor at The Ellsworth American
In addition to editing the Arts & Leisure section, Letitia edits special sections including Out & About, Overview, Health Quarterly, Your Maine Home, House & Garden and Get Ready for Winter. She comes from Chicago, Ill, but has deep family ties to the Cranberry Isles. [email protected]

Latest posts by Letitia Baldwin (see all)
- Gouldsboro Police create satellite office - January 21, 2021
- Selectmen study ambulance service’s costs, practices - January 19, 2021
- Sea urchins not making a comeback - January 12, 2021

Scott Paida
Copy Editor at The Ellsworth American
A Verona Island resident and devoted jazz fan, Scott is copy editor at The American.

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Kate Cough
Digital Media Strategist
Kate is the paper's Digital Media Strategist, responsible for all things social, and the occasional story too! She's a former reporter for the paper and can be reached at: [email protected]

Latest posts by Kate Cough (see all)
- Downeast births - January 6, 2021
- Paycheck protection: $92M awarded to local businesses - December 9, 2020
- Paycheck Protection Program Loans to Maine Businesses - December 9, 2020

Rebecca Alley
Reporter at The Ellsworth American
Rebecca is the Schoodic-area reporter and covers the towns of Eastbrook, Franklin, Hancock, Lamoine, Sorrento, Sullivan, Waltham, Winter Harbor and Trenton. She lives in Ellsworth with her husband and baby boy who was joyously welcomed in June 2020. Feel free to send tips and story ideas to [email protected]

Latest posts by Rebecca Alley (see all)
- Winter Harbor Police Log Week of Jan. 21 - January 20, 2021
- Snowmobilers wish for the white stuff - January 20, 2021
- Versant Power requests rate increase - January 19, 2021

Anne Berleant
Reporter at The Ellsworth American
News Reporter Anne Berleant covers news and features in Ellsworth, Mariaville, Otis, Amherst, Aurora, Great Pond and Osborn. When not reporting, find her hiking local trails, reading or watching professional tennis. Email her at [email protected]

Latest posts by Anne Berleant (see all)
- Vaccine hopefuls urged to “keep trying” to sign up - January 20, 2021
- Buyer announced for shuttered trash plant - January 20, 2021
- City police chief post eliminated, manager contract signed - January 20, 2021

Mike Mandell
Mike Mandell is the sports editor at The Ellsworth American and Mount Desert Islander. He began working for The American in August 2016. You can reach him via email at [email protected]

Latest posts by Mike Mandell (see all)
- Ellsworth girls begin tough schedule with loss to Hampden - January 20, 2021
- Ellsworth boys, girls sweep Brewer in 1st virtual swim meet - January 19, 2021
- Juggernaut DI-S girls’ basketball team wins big in opener - January 18, 2021

Jennifer Osborn
Reporter and columnist at The Ellsworth American
News Reporter Jennifer Osborn covers news and features on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington. She welcomes tips and story ideas. She also writes the Gone Shopping column. Email Jennifer with your suggestions at [email protected] or call 667-2576.

Latest posts by Jennifer Osborn (see all)
- Commissioners weigh pot sales - January 20, 2021
- DISHS principal gives his notice - January 20, 2021
- Hancock County Sheriff’s Log Week of Jan. 21 - January 19, 2021