Happy Arbor Day, Ellsworth 🌳

It’s a great day to plant something for the future, and yesterday, April 23, 2026, something pretty special took root in Ellsworth. In celebration of Earth Day, and just ahead of Arbor Day, two new trees were planted along Main Street near the Union River ….Read More

Now Open: Seeking Proposals for Real Estate Services for Tax-Acquired Properties

The City of Ellsworth is now seeking proposals from qualified, licensed Maine real estate brokers to provide services related to the marketing and sale of tax-acquired properties. This Request for Proposals (RFP) reflects recent changes to Maine law that guide how municipalities must handle the ….Read More

Today kicks off National Volunteer Appreciation Week, 2026

Celebrating Ellsworth’s Volunteers! 🎉 Today, Sunday, April 19, 2026 kicks off National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The City of Ellsworth is proud to recognize two outstanding members of our community. Volunteer of the Year: Rain Perez Rain gives generously of her time each week volunteering at ….Read More

Annual Citywide Roadside Clean-Up. Sign Up and Pick Up Bags Starting Today, April 13, 2026

April 18–25, 2026 is our Annual Citywide Roadside Clean-Up! Beginning this Saturday, April 18, the City of Ellsworth will host the Citywide Roadside Clean-Up. This week-long volunteer effort runs through Saturday, April 25, 2026. Participants may sign up for road segments and pick up free ….Read More

A Place to Call Home: Why Ellsworth, Maine is a Friendly City — Even in Retirement. Enjoy!

Recently, Ellsworth was recognized by WorldAtlas as one of the welcoming towns to retire in New England And for those who live here, that likely comes as no surprise. Read on … https://medium.com/city-of-ellsworth-maine/a-place-to-call-home-why-ellsworth-maine-is-a-friendly-city-even-in-retirement-37c6cbb46d80 ….Read More