Contractors and Vendors: Get Ready for Upcoming City Bids

The City of Ellsworth is using OpenGov for procurement and bidding opportunities. To view and respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), vendors will need to create a free OpenGov account. Getting set up now ensures you won’t miss upcoming opportunities. It’s quick and easy to ….Read More

❄️ City Hall Closed – Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to the snowstorm, Ellsworth City Hall will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. We encourage everyone to stay safe, limit travel if possible, and take precautions as conditions develop. A sincere thank-you to our Public Works crews, first responders, and all City staff who ….Read More

City Hall Closed & No Trash Pickup – Monday, January 26, 2026

Here we go again ❄️ With significant snowfall expected tonight and continuing through tomorrow, City Hall will be closed all day tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026 due to the storm. There will also be no trash pickup on Monday, as the collection company is treating ….Read More

Cold Weather Safety Reminder: Deep Freeze Ahead ❄️

With temperatures expected to drop to –10°F and below, we want to share a few important reminders to help keep everyone safe during this extreme cold: 1️⃣ Limit time outdoors When possible, stay inside. Frostbite can occur on exposed skin in minutes at these temperatures. ….Read More

The Pride of Ellsworth: We Thank You

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

Maine Traffic Advisory: Bay Crane Northeast to Transport Oversized Load from Hermon to Eastbrook on Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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