Start Your August with Blueberries, Pancakes & Community Spirit!

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

More Than a Groundbreaking … A Milestone for Ellsworth

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

Ground Broken on New Hancock Judicial Center

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

Four Words For You: The Mallett Brothers Band … need we say 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

Help Us Count the Trees That Make Ellsworth Beautiful

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

Happy Fourth of July, Ellsworth!

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

Help Shape the Future of Downtown Ellsworth

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

City Hall Closed June 18 and June 19, 2026 for Juneteenth Holiday

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

2026 Downtown Summer Concerts: Thursday nights are about to get a whole lot more fun in downtown Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH, Maine (June 16, 2026) – Gather your friends and head downtown. City of Ellsworth Launches 2026 Downtown Summer Concert Series The City of Ellsworth is excited to announce the launch of our Downtown Summer Concert Series, bringing free live music to the Franklin Street ….Read More