What a way to end a summer of music in downtown Ellsworth! Our final Downtown Summer Concert on Thursday, October 1, 2026, turned the Franklin Street Parklet into a dance floor as Alice Slater & Friends led us through an evening of contra and barn ….Read More
Mark your calendars! Meet the Candidates returns Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grand, giving Ellsworth residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking seats on the Ellsworth City Council. The annual nonpartisan forum will be moderated by Cyndi Wood, Managing ….Read More
We couldn’t resist this update from Ellsworth Water Superintendent Eric Nystrom: “The hydrant flushing is spilling over to the week of October 12 …” 💧 We see what you did there, Eric. Hydrant flushing along the Bucksport and Surry Roads is continuing and is now ….Read More
We’ve received a few questions lately, so we want to clear this up: The Ellsworth Recycling Center is OPEN and accepting all regular recycling. While our primary baler is still awaiting repair, the City is currently using a different baler so recycling operations can continue. ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth has issued a Request for Proposals for an important historic preservation project involving one of City Hall’s most recognizable features — the historic City Hall Seal Pediment. The approximately 91-year-old, hand-carved wooden architectural relief stretches about 18 feet across the front ….Read More
We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to the Downtown Summer Concert Series! Join us Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Franklin Street Parklet for our FINAL concert of the season, featuring Alice Slater & Friends and a Barn Dance! Come downtown, wear your flannel, ….Read More
Wonder how the Girl Scout Troop 1282 turned a Bronze Award project into a lasting gift for Ellsworth, Maine? Sometimes, making the world a better place starts with a few pieces of lumber, a handful of tools, and a group of young people determined to make ….Read More
Looking for something to do this October? Check out what’s happening at the Ellsworth Public Library! The Library has a full calendar of programs for kids, teens, adults and families throughout the month, with plenty of old favorites and some special events mixed in. October ….Read More
What a GREAT night in downtown Ellsworth, Thursday, Sept 24, 2026! Last night’s Downtown Summer Concert Series brought another fantastic night of live music to the Franklin Street Parklet, and what a crowd we had! Cam King’s DEAD NIGHT and Madcap Minstrels brought the music, ….Read More
Don’t forget about the concert tonight! Cam King’s Dead Night with Madcap Minstrels at 6 pm! There are so many great options for dinner, come downtown early and decide when you get here! ….Read More