Take Five at Harbor Park! Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. Over the past few weeks, our Parks, Recreation & Facilities team has completed repairs and maintenance at Ellsworth’s Harbor Park and Marina, helping ensure one of Ellsworth’s favorite waterfront gathering ….Read More
As Ellsworth continues to grow, the City is exploring whether a short-term rental (STR) registration and safety inspection program should be considered. Before any recommendations are developed, we want to hear from you. Community input is an important part of the City’s decision-making process, and ….Read More
Looking for your real estate or personal property tax bill? We’ve made it easy. The City of Ellsworth’s Property Tax page is your one-stop destination to view your bill, pay online, access property assessment cards and tax maps, review payment due dates, and find answers ….Read More
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
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
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
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
There’s something special about a stack of blueberry pancakes on a summer morning … mostly when it’s for a great cause. The Rotary Club of Ellsworth is once again serving up its popular Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 7:00 to ….Read More
Sometimes, a few photographs tell a story better than words ever could. Earlier this week (Tuesday, July 7, 2026), community leaders, elected officials, members of Maine’s Judicial Branch, and project partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hancock Judicial Center—a project that will ….Read More