A significant milestone for Ellsworth and Hancock County was celebrated today, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, as community leaders, state officials, members of the Maine Judicial Branch, project partners, and residents gathered to officially break ground on the new Hancock Judicial Center. Hosted by Chief Justice ….Read More
Downtown Summer Concert Series brings free live music to the Franklin Street Parklet every Thursday evening from July 23 through October 1, 2026. Concerts will take place at the Franklin Street Parklet, between Elizabeth’s Fine Goods and Black Moon Public House, a vibrant downtown space ….Read More
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Love trees? Looking for a fun way to volunteer this summer? The City of Ellsworth is looking for community volunteers to help with our Street Tree Inventory : an important project that will help us better understand, care for, and ….Read More
As we move into the Holiday weekend and celebrate Independence Day … and as our nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary … we hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy everything that makes this community such a wonderful place to call home. Whether you’re spending ….Read More
Our parks and athletic fields are shared community spaces enjoyed by numerous children, families, athletes, coaches, and visitors throughout the year. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in pet waste being left behind on DeMeyer Field and Wilson Field. If you’re enjoying these areas with your ….Read More
A quick note from City Hall! Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with Sebastian, and I found him to be polite, professional, well-prepared, and genuinely passionate about helping families connect with educational resources and books. Sebastian has taken the time to meet with City ….Read More
Not everyone can make a public meeting—and that’s okay. You can still help shape the future of Ellsworth’s streets from your couch, kitchen table, porch, or favorite coffee shop. Take a few minutes to review the concepts and complete the survey: 👉 https://bit.ly/ellsworthvpi Whether you ….Read More
Our friends at Heart of Ellsworth are seeking proposals from consultants to conduct a Downtown Building Inventory & Development Readiness Assessment. This exciting project will help identify underutilized spaces, explore opportunities for additional housing and business growth, and create a clearer picture of how downtown ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will be closed on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Because City Hall is regularly closed on Fridays, municipal offices will close on Thursday to recognize the federal holiday and will remain closed through Monday. ….Read More
Thank you, Ellsworth! An estimated 300 people joined us at Knowlton Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the second annual Play It Forward event, a day filled with family fun, community connections, and excitement about the future of the park and playground. One of ….Read More