The City of Ellsworth is excited to invite families to Family Fun Night at the Moore Community Center on Friday, March 13 from 5:30–7:00 PM This free evening (for Ellsworth residents) is designed to bring families together for movement, creativity, and connection — all under ….Read More
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT BUSINESS FAÇADE GRANT PROJECT 25 PINE STREET, 121 MAIN STREET, 142 MAIN STREET, ELLSWORTH The owners of the buildings at the addresses below seek qualified vendors to provide individual bids for services as specified below at each address: Address 1: 25 ….Read More
February 24, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ellsworth Community Music Institute Welcomes New Director Peter van Reesema Ellsworth, Maine — The City of Ellsworth and the Ellsworth Community Music Institute (ECMI) are pleased to announce Peter van Reesema as the Institute’s new Director. A seasoned musician ….Read More
Ellsworth, Maine — Beginning Tuesday, February 24, the Ellsworth Transfer Station, 11 Industrial Rd, Ellsworth, will once again accept clean glass jars and bottles for recycling. Transfer Station Manager, Dave Soper, shared that the goal of bringing glass back into the recycling stream is simple: ….Read More
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 6 to 7pm Moore Community Center Auditorium, Ellsworth, ME Pests and Disease: The Cost of Doing Nothing Panel participants are still in the works! This panel will begin with an explanation of the nature of the various issues relating to ….Read More
Due to the snowstorm, Ellsworth City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. We encourage everyone to stay safe, limit travel if possible, and take precautions as conditions develop. A sincere thank-you to our Public Works crews, first responders, and all City staff who ….Read More
Apply now for Homestead Exemption and/or Veteran Exemption before April 1, 2026 for $500 Property Tax Relief There are two types of exemptions available to Maine residents. The HOMESTEAD Exemption and the VETERAN Exemption. April 1, 2026 is the annual application deadline date. The HOMESTEAD ….Read More
We want to share an important update with our residents. The price of City trash bag stickers will increase by $1 per bag, from $3 to $4 starting Monday, March 2, 2026. Any $3 stickers sold prior to March 2 will still be honored. Also, ….Read More
Today, our City Manager, Charlie and Director of Economic Development, Twila stopped by Star 97.7 to join the dynamic duo, our friends Paul and Mike to talk all things TIF districts in Ellsworth. They even grabbed a photo for us… featuring Mike’s furry co-host, Caesar ….Read More
Happy Valentine’s Day, Ellsworth! Tomorrow, February 14, 2026, is a reminder that kindness matters, in big ways and small ones. Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful note, or checking in on a neighbor, simple acts of care help make our community stronger. ….Read More