Downtown Summer Concert Series brings free live music to the Franklin Street Parklet every Thursday evening from July 23 through October 1, 2026. Concerts will take place at the Franklin Street Parklet, between Elizabeth’s Fine Goods and Black Moon Public House, a vibrant downtown space ….Read More
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Love trees? Looking for a fun way to volunteer this summer? The City of Ellsworth is looking for community volunteers to help with our Street Tree Inventory : an important project that will help us better understand, care for, and ….Read More
As we move into the Holiday weekend and celebrate Independence Day … and as our nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary … we hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy everything that makes this community such a wonderful place to call home. Whether you’re spending ….Read More
Sometimes the biggest difference is made by people who simply roll up their sleeves and get to work. Last Sunday, June 28, 2026, nine dedicated volunteers from the Ellsworth Moose Lodge spent six hours spreading mulch along High Street, helping keep one of our busiest ….Read More
Our parks and athletic fields are shared community spaces enjoyed by numerous children, families, athletes, coaches, and visitors throughout the year. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in pet waste being left behind on DeMeyer Field and Wilson Field. If you’re enjoying these areas with your ….Read More
Get ready for some crisp, bright new pavement markings around Ellsworth! Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the City’s contractor will begin repainting crosswalks, stop bars, directional arrows, parking lot lines, and other pavement markings throughout the community. The work will take place in ….Read More
With warm summer temperatures in the forecast, Healthy Acadia, Inspire Community Recovery Center, and the City of Ellsworth are working together to provide a cool place to relax and recharge. A Cooling Center will be open on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, ….Read More
If your travels take you along Route 1 – from Orland/Ellsworth town line to Christian Ridge Road – next week, here’s a quick heads-up. Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin crack sealing work on Route 1 from the ….Read More
If your Thursday morning plans include a trip down Surry Road, you may want to give yourself a few extra minutes. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the City of Ellsworth Highway Department will be performing culvert work on Surry Road in ….Read More
This work at the bottom of Foster Street is happening today, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, because of yesterdays rain. Crews will be working at the bottom of Water Street near Foster Street to repair potholes in the area. CLICK HERE for the details of this ….Read More