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Have ideas about recreation in Ellsworth? Want to help create more opportunities that bring people together and make our parks, trails and public spaces even better? The City of Ellsworth is looking for two people to join the Recreation Commission and we’d love to hear ....Read More

Where should we go for dinner this week? Ohhh – the amazing choices! Union River Lobster Pot, Acadia 876, Black Moon, Airline Brewing, Finns Irish Pub, Palmyra Food, Provender … where ever you land, we know it will be amazing! Then Chris Ross and Amy ....Read More

Now THAT Was a Thursday Night in Downtown Ellsworth! 🎶 If you were anywhere near the Franklin Street Parklet last night, Thursday, August 27, 2026, you probably heard the music… and judging by the “outisde dance floor”, plenty of you couldn’t resist it! A huge ....Read More

Ellsworth Expands Composting Options with Launch of New Transfer Station Pilot Program New free drop-off site joins school, neighborhood, and curbside composting options as Ellsworth works to keep food scraps out of the waste stream ELLSWORTH, Maine – Ellsworth residents will soon have more ways ....Read More

As we start our way into the weekend, looking at the chores we might need to accomplish … don’t forget: The Recycling Center at the Ellsworth Transfer Station is closed until further notice while the facility’s baler is out of service. The Transfer Station remains ....Read More