Chris joined The Ellsworth American in 1995. He led the digital and sales teams before becoming publisher of The Ellsworth American, Mount Desert Islander, Courier-Gazette, Republican Journal, Camden Herald and The Free Press in 2020.Â
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.
In addition to editing the Arts & Leisure section, Steve edits special sections including Out & About, Overview, House & Garden and Get Ready for Winter. He lives in Orland.
Scott Paida;Â Copy Editor
A Verona Island resident and devoted jazz fan, Scott is copy editor at The American.
News Reporter Jennifer Osborn covers news and features on the Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle-Stonington. She welcomes tips and story ideas. Contact Jennifer with your suggestions.
Reporter Malachy Flynn covers news on the Schoodic beat, which includes the towns of Eastbrook, Franklin, Hancock, Sorrento, Sullivan, Trenton, Waltham, and Winter Harbor. He also reports on the town of Tremont on Mount Desert Island.
Lizzie Heintz is the downtown Ellsworth reporter. She is a dual-national American/British citizen, and got her Bachelor of Science in journalism from Emerson College in 2021 with a minor in photography and a multimedia focus. She welcomes tips and suggestions on any Ellsworth stories.
