The Ellsworth Public Library is once again partnering with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free income tax preparation assistance for our community. This service will be available Tuesdays, from 9 am to 5 pm, February 3 through April 14, 2026, thanks to AARP’s trained volunteer tax ….Read More
City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth Launch New Community Events Calendar Ellsworth, Maine (January 15, 2026) The City of Ellsworth, in partnership with Heart of Ellsworth, is excited to announce the launch of a new, centralized Community Events Calendar powered by Yodel, a dynamic ….Read More
Introduction The City of Ellsworth, Maine (the “City”), is seeking proposals from qualified property owners or authorized agents (“Proposers”) to lease an existing building located within three (3) miles of Ellsworth City Hall. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a ….Read More
Ellsworth, Maine — The City of Ellsworth is pleased to share a new community-focused initiative led by Bill Nelson and Anthony Wyman of the Ellsworth Moose Lodge #2698, aimed at strengthening volunteer support across the city. Bill Nelson and Anthony Wyman are organizing a Volunteer ….Read More
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) Knowlton Park Playground Replacement Project – Comprehensive Playground Replacement Including Cabled‑System Climbing Structure (Centerpiece Installation – May 2026) Issue Date: January 12th, 2026 Proposal Due Date: March 5th, 2026 at 2 pm Deadline for Questions: February ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is pleased to share that in December 2025, we received a three-year technical assistance grant from the Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI), a USDOT-supported organization helping communities improve transportation planning and connectivity. This grant will focus on High Street, one of Ellsworth’s ….Read More
Because of potential icy conditions this morning, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, City Hall will have a delayed opening and will open at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience, and please be safe on the roads. ….Read More
Before my first winter as City Manager, I was given a piece of advice over coffee from City Council Chair Michelle Beal, a former City Manager who understands Ellsworth not just as a place on a map, but as a living system with habits, memory, ….Read More
January 2, 2026 Media Contact David Rodrigues, Project Manager drodrigues@baycrane.com or 401-525-4048 Maine Traffic Advisory: Bay Crane Northeast to Transport Oversized Load from Hermon to Eastbrook on Tuesday, January 6 Engineered transport begins at 8 p.m., with increased traffic expected along the route; total distance ….Read More
From all of us at the City of Ellsworth — Happy New Year! We hope this year brings you numerous moments of joy, wellness, connection, and growth. May 2026 be a year of community, kindness, and all the good things that make Ellsworth shine. 💙 ….Read More