The City of Ellsworth will be closed on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Because City Hall is regularly closed on Fridays, municipal offices will close on Thursday to recognize the federal holiday and will remain closed through Monday. ….Read More
Summer evenings along the Union River are about to get a little more musical. The Grand’s popular Waterfront Concert Series returns this July and August, bringing eight free outdoor performances to Union River Harbor Park in downtown Ellsworth. Concerts will take place on select Fridays ….Read More
Our Public Works crew may be continuing ditching work on Nicolin Road next week, week of June 22, 2026, as they keep making improvements along that area. If you’re traveling through the area and see the crew hard at work, please slow down, use caution, ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Public Works crew has a date with a few stubborn potholes on Tuesday, June 23. Crews will be working at the bottom of Water Street near Foster Street to repair potholes in the area. While temporary repairs will help get us ….Read More
Thank you, Ellsworth! An estimated 300 people joined us at Knowlton Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the second annual Play It Forward event, a day filled with family fun, community connections, and excitement about the future of the park and playground. One of ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine (June 16, 2026) – Gather your friends and head downtown. City of Ellsworth Launches 2026 Downtown Summer Concert Series The City of Ellsworth is excited to announce the launch of our Downtown Summer Concert Series, bringing free live music to the Franklin Street ….Read More
Good news, Ellsworth! The City’s streetlight replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of June 15, 2026. Crews will be working throughout the community to install new LED streetlights, replacing aging fixtures that have become increasingly difficult to maintain. While the project is contractually ….Read More
It takes every one of us to keep Ellsworth running. From the employees residents see every day to those working behind the scenes, each position plays an important role in delivering the services that make our city safe, welcoming, and vibrant. Whether you’re answering phones, ….Read More
What should Ellsworth’s streets look like in the years ahead? The City of Ellsworth is continuing work on the Maine DOT Village Partnership Initiative, a project focused on improving how people move through our community, whether walking, biking, driving, or accessing local businesses and services. ….Read More
What happens when artists are invited to see Ellsworth not just as a place, but as inspiration? Beginning May 15 and running through July 12, 2026, Courthouse Gallery Fine Art invites residents and visitors to experience ELLSWORTH AS MUSE, a special exhibition celebrating the people, ….Read More