Former Ellsworth American Publisher Honored at Groundbreaking for Boat Launch Bearing Family Name

Former Ellsworth American publisher honored at groundbreaking for boat launch bearing family name

Former Ellsworth American owner and publisher Alan Baker was honored Monday morning in his hometown of Orrington at a groundbreaking ceremony for a boat launch facility that will bear his family's name.

Field boat launch on track for spring opening

The new Field boat launch, located about 20 minutes northwest of Sturgeon Falls on Highway 64, remains on track to open in the spring of 2027.

Orrington breaks ground on boat landing to improve Penobscot River access

Orrington broke ground on a new boat landing to improve emergency response on the Penobscot River and expand public access to recreation along its eastern shore.

New Orrington boat launch dedicated to former weekly newspaper owner

Orrington residents will soon have access to launch their boats in the Penobscot River at a boat landing named after a longtime resident. Alan Baker, 97, has been part of a multiyear effort to increase river access in Orrington. Now, a boat landing bearing Baker’s name on the Penobscot River is projected to open in June 2027. Baker, who was formerly the owner and publisher of the Ellsworth American, and members of Orrington’s boat landing commit…