If you’ve noticed crews working around town replacing streetlights, you’re not imagining things—great progress is being made! As part of the City’s streetlight replacement project, 222 of Ellsworth’s 507 streetlights have already been upgraded, bringing brighter, more energy-efficient lighting to neighborhoods throughout the community. Here’s ….Read More
Every emergency response begins long before the sirens sound. In this Medium story, step behind the scenes with the Ellsworth Fire Department to see how training, teamwork, and preparation ensure firefighters are ready when our community needs them most. 👉 Read the full story here: ….Read More
Have you ever thought about serving your community? If you’re passionate about Ellsworth and would like to help shape its future, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Nomination papers for the November 3, 2026, Municipal Election will be available beginning Thursday, July ….Read More
There’s something special about a summer evening in downtown Ellsworth. Friends catching up. Kids dancing near the stage. Local businesses buzzing. Great live music filling the air. This Thursday, July 23, the Downtown Summer Concert Series officially kicks off at the Franklin Street Parklet, and ….Read More
Grab your friends, family, kiddos … a chair, maybe a blanket, ohhh and bug spray and settle in for Paddington in Peru at Knowlton Park tonight, Thursday, July 16, 2026! All the deets – CLICK HERE! https://www.facebook.com/events/987005784145628 ….Read More
The countdown is on! In just 8 more sleeps, the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series kicks off with The Mallett Brothers Band on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Street Parklet. Meet up with friends, grab dinner or a drink ….Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 15, 2026 Contact: Chief Scott Guillerault, Ellsworth Fire Department Ellsworth Fire Department Responds to RV Explosion on North Street ELLSWORTH, ME — At approximately 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Ellsworth Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle ….Read More
Sometimes the best ideas start with a simple question: Can we do better? A few weeks ago, I wrote this Medium article about Ellsworth’s efforts to explore smarter, more sustainable waste solutions. It’s one of my favorite stories because it highlights something I see every ….Read More
Heart of Ellsworth and City of Ellsworth Host Collaborative Downtown Clean Up Day Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth invite the community to take part in a Downtown Cleanup Volunteer Day on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers ….Read More
Sometimes, the best news is the kind that ends quietly. Recently, a brush fire on an island in Ellsworth was quickly brought under control thanks to the fast response and professionalism of the Ellsworth Fire Department and the agencies that assisted. Because of their swift ….Read More