Want to start walking more? Add a friend and it might just come easier. There’s a concept called habit stacking (sometimes called habit pairing), and the idea is refreshingly simple: instead of trying to build a new habit out of thin air, you attach it to ….Read More
Important Notice: Property Taxes Past Due The City of Ellsworth is reminding residents and property owners that 2026 real estate and personal property taxes are now past due and are accruing interest. In the coming week, the City will begin issuing lien notices for unpaid ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine (May 1, 2026) – The City of Ellsworth is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand at a spring volunteer workday at the City’s community tree nursery. The Nursery Spring Clean-Up will take place on Saturday, May 23, ….Read More
Big things start small—and sometimes with a few test holes. Beginning Monday, May 4, 2026 crews from the Maine Department of Transportation will begin soil testing work around the Union River Bridge as part of early preparation for future bridge repairs. 📍 Where: Lower light ….Read More
There was a full room at City Hall recently as the Cemetery Commission met to continue important work ahead of Memorial Day and beyond. From coordinating with local veteran groups on flag placement, to preparing our cemeteries for the season, to working through the details ….Read More
You will see, right off the home page of the City’s website, a tab on the left hand side called Things to Do! – click that for all the incredible things happening in Ellsworth! ….Read More
Quick Takeaways: This is a planning study, a concept, not a construction project No decisions have been made Concepts shared are early ideas, not final plans Funding for this project came from the Federal Government More public input opportunities are coming Visit this page on ….Read More
Sometimes, it’s the small changes that make the biggest difference. If you’ve walked down Main Street Ellsworth recently, you may have noticed something new at Poppy & Polka Dot. A fresh coat of paint. A new awning. A storefront that feels just a little brighter, ….Read More
Ellsworth Featured on WERU’s “Talk of the Towns” May 13, 2026 Ellsworth’s story is heading to the airwaves. Recently, local leaders and partners joined WERU Community Radio’s Talk of the Towns to share how historic preservation is helping shape the future of our community. The ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will be performing water system maintenance on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, on Pleasant Street to where it intersects Bucksport Road. This work involves replacing a water gate valve, an important upgrade that helps maintain the reliability and safety of our water ….Read More