Get text messages on your mobile phone, wireless device or e-mail with news, events and more from The Ellsworth American & Mount Desert Islander with our TextME service! Stay connected to us wherever you are! With TextME, get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device or as an e-mail to your computer.
Sign-up is fast and easy!
Step 1, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive.
Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code online to complete the sign-up process.
Select from the following message categories:
It's Easy & It's Free! Your cell phone provider may charge a fee for text messages. Check your plan.
Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.
In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system. Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.