The Friendly City starts with more than a slogan, it starts with how we treat one another.

Respect isn’t just about being polite. It’s about listening, working together, assuming good intentions, and recognizing that behind every City service, meeting, and decision are people committed to serving this community. Communities aren’t defined only by the roads they build or the services they provide. ….Read More

Need a Place for Your Next Event? You Can Reserve City Spaces Online.

Planning a birthday party? Family reunion? Community meeting? Looking for a pavilion, park, athletic field, or other City-owned space? The City of Ellsworth makes it easy to browse available facilities and submit reservation requests online. Our online reservation system lets you: View available City-owned facilities ….Read More

Hydrant Flushing Scheduled for Grant Street and Chapel Street on August 6, 2026

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More

Ellsworth Police to Participate in Regional OUI Enforcement Detail July 31 – August 2, 2026

The Ellsworth Police Department is reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel as officers participate in a regional OUI enforcement effort this weekend. The Ellsworth Police Department is partnering with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and neighboring law enforcement agencies as part ….Read More

From Ellsworth to Wimbledon… and Back Again

Imagine learning tennis from someone who competed on one of the world’s biggest stages. This summer, that’s exactly what’s happening in Ellsworth. Coach Terry Bennett, an Ellsworth native and former Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour player, is offering tennis clinics through the City of ….Read More