There’s something special about a summer evening in downtown Ellsworth. Friends catching up. Kids dancing near the stage. Local businesses buzzing. Great live music filling the air. This Thursday, July 23, the Downtown Summer Concert Series officially kicks off at the Franklin Street Parklet, and ….Read More
Grab your friends, family, kiddos … a chair, maybe a blanket, ohhh and bug spray and settle in for Paddington in Peru at Knowlton Park tonight, Thursday, July 16, 2026! All the deets – CLICK HERE! https://www.facebook.com/events/987005784145628 ….Read More
The countdown is on! In just 8 more sleeps, the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series kicks off with The Mallett Brothers Band on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Street Parklet. Meet up with friends, grab dinner or a drink ….Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 15, 2026 Contact: Chief Scott Guillerault, Ellsworth Fire Department Ellsworth Fire Department Responds to RV Explosion on North Street ELLSWORTH, ME — At approximately 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Ellsworth Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle ….Read More
Sometimes the best ideas start with a simple question: Can we do better? A few weeks ago, I wrote this Medium article about Ellsworth’s efforts to explore smarter, more sustainable waste solutions. It’s one of my favorite stories because it highlights something I see every ….Read More
Heart of Ellsworth and City of Ellsworth Host Collaborative Downtown Clean Up Day Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth invite the community to take part in a Downtown Cleanup Volunteer Day on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers ….Read More
Sometimes, the best news is the kind that ends quietly. Recently, a brush fire on an island in Ellsworth was quickly brought under control thanks to the fast response and professionalism of the Ellsworth Fire Department and the agencies that assisted. Because of their swift ….Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Ellsworth welcomes Chris Nemeth as new Chief Financial Officer ELLSWORTH, Maine — The City of Ellsworth is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Nemeth as the City’s new Chief Financial Officer. Chris brings a unique combination of municipal government, financial ….Read More
There’s something special about a stack of blueberry pancakes on a summer morning … mostly when it’s for a great cause. The Rotary Club of Ellsworth is once again serving up its popular Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 7:00 to ….Read More
If you’re traveling through downtown Ellsworth this week, here’s a quick heads-up. Beginning Wednesday, July 15, 2026, crews from R.F. Jordan will be repairing a septic line that crosses Water Street in front of Eyes PA. 🚧 What to expect: Work is expected to take ….Read More