If your lawn is looking a little crispy these days, you’re not alone. Dry conditions continue across Hancock County, and with drought conditions persisting in our region, lets all be mindful of water use and conserve where they can. This is not an emergency water ….Read More
Ahhh, there’s your sweet furry Fido. ❤️ What would you do without that wagging tail, wet nose and four-legged friend who somehow knows exactly when you need a little extra love? Today, August 26, 2026, is National Dog Day, a day to celebrate dogs of ….Read More
As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
Motorists traveling southbound on High Street toward Bar Harbor should expect the roadway near Pizza Hut to remain reduced to one lane today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Crews poured concrete in the affected area early this morning, but it has not yet had enough time ….Read More
If you haven’t taken the City’s Short-Term Rental Survey yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. The survey closes Tuesday, September 1, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to be heard. 👉 Take the survey and learn more Your input matters — ….Read More
Ellsworth City Hall will close at 12 noon on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to allow City employees to participate in the City’s Employee Appreciation Picnic. City Hall opens for regular hours Monday, August 31 at 7 am. Our City employees work hard every day serving ….Read More
Dust off those dancing shoes — and maybe your best ’80s moves — because I Want My MTV Retro Band featuring Jessi Mallory is coming to the Franklin Street Parklet this Thursday, August 27, 2026, sponsored by our friends at Maine Tractor Company – Ellsworth! ….Read More
Before Monday gets rolling, here’s a reminder that overnight road work is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, August 24–26, 2026, with traffic impacts in the Surry Road/Bridge Hill area Monday night and on High Street Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Work begins at 10 ….Read More
There’s time for one more movie under the stars before we say goodbye to this summer’s outdoor movie series! Join us at Knowlton Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for a free showing of Dog Man, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets and lawn ….Read More
What a night in downtown Ellsworth as our Downtown Summer Concert Series plays on … On The Rocks took the stage last night, August 20, 2026, for another great night of live music at the Franklin Street Parklet, and we loved seeing so many people ….Read More