We’re honored and thrilled to share that Ellsworth has been named one of the 7 Standout Main Streets in Maine by World Atlas! Check out the full story here: World Atlas A huge congratulations to the other six communities featured alongside us: Belfast, Kennebunkport, Bar ….Read More
The Ellsworth Water Department would like to inform residents of a planned water service interruption on Thursday, November 20, 2025, due to necessary construction and repair work on the system. This work will temporarily affect the entire public water system in Ellsworth. What to Expect ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is pleased to announce the signing of new lease agreements for the Moore Community Center on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the Moore Community Center, 125 State St, Ellsworth. This marks an exciting milestone for the community and for three cornerstone ….Read More
What an exciting week we’ve had sharing the impressive work our Parks & Recreation team, the Arbor Commission, and our amazing volunteers are doing! Check out the news clips below. A big thank-you to everyone who stepped in front of the camera — you all ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth completed the recount of the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election on Friday, November 14. The recount process began with a thorough review of all state ballots to confirm that no municipal ballots had been inadvertently mixed in; none were found. Election ….Read More
Winter has arrived in Ellsworth, and with it comes our annual Winter Parking Ban, declared by the Public Works Department and in place now through April 1. And yes, we promise the April 1 date is no joke! To help our crews safely and efficiently ….Read More
As winter settles in, the City of Ellsworth is prepared to keep our roads, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe for everyone. Our Winter Services Plan brings together the coordinated efforts of the Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation Department, and Fire Department to manage snow and ….Read More
Our team was featured today on WABI and WVII, highlighting all the great work our Arbor Commission is doing — including the beautiful new trees being planted along Washington Street! We’re so proud of everyone who’s been part of this effort (and they did great ….Read More
A dusting of snow on City Hall has us feeling festive and ready for our Holiday events on Saturday, December 6! If you’d like to participate by setting up a table with holiday activities or items, sign up here: https://forms.office.com/g/EEwab9PVTe And don’t forget to join ….Read More
Today, the City of Ellsworth honors and thanks all who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. We extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans in our community and across the nation. May this Veterans Day ….Read More