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
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
As we prepare to welcome 2026, we hope this New Years Eve 2025 brings you joy, connection, and a little sparkle in whatever you have planned. Please celebrate safely, look out for one another, and enjoy the final hours of 2025. Before the clock strikes ….Read More
Rooted: Ellsworth’s Place in the Food System City of Ellsworth and Union River Center for Innovation Host Community Conversation on the Future of the Local Food System On January 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the City of Ellsworth and the Union River ….Read More
As we head into the final days before Christmas, we know this season can feel busy … and sometimes even a little overwhelming. Today, we hope you can take a moment to pause, breathe, and enjoy the small things that make this time of year ….Read More
Are you interested in learning more about our digital modernization plans? Below is a link to attend a free virtual workshop at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 10 with OpenGov about the City’s digital modernization plan. Who is OpenGov? First off – they power more ….Read More
Join us Saturday, December 6 for the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. All the details in our flyer below! ….Read More
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