September 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Ellsworth Aligns Key Departments Under New Office of Community Development As Ellsworth continues to experience steady growth, the City is taking another step toward ensuring that growth is thoughtful, coordinated, and responsive to the needs of residents ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 28, 2026, with work taking place on Bucksport and Surry Roads. Hydrant flushing is a routine maintenance process completed twice each year ….Read More
Our City of Ellsworth Public Works crews will be hard at work next week, with projects planned on Christian Ridge Road, near the Union River Bridge downtown and on Church Street. If you’re traveling through these areas Tuesday or Wednesday, here’s what you need to ….Read More
A heads-up for Ellsworth motorists: MaineDOT will be conducting rumble strip work along approximately 14 miles of Route 1 in Ellsworth as part of a larger statewide safety project. Work is anticipated to begin on or around September 10, 2026 and is weather-dependent. Motorists may ….Read More
Don’t miss out this Thursday, September 10, 2026, as Fogtown Brewing Company bring us Hymn for Her and Bowen Swersey at the Franklin Street Parklet. All the fun starts at 6 pm. Grab dinner downtown first … there’s a ton of great choices of places ….Read More
Looking for steady, year-round work where you can see the difference you make in your community? The City of Ellsworth is hiring a full-time Truck Driver/Laborer to join our Public Works team. This is hands-on work that helps keep Ellsworth moving throughout the year — ….Read More
Happy Labor Day, Ellsworth! City Hall is closed today, Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday — and a special thank you to all those whose hard work helps keep our community moving every ….Read More
A little rain isn’t going to stop tonight’s Downtown Summer Concert Series! 🎶☔ Tonight’s concert featuring Chris Ross and Amy Love is moving inside to Black Moon Public House. Everything else stays the same: 🎶 Chris Ross & Amy Love📅 Thursday, September 3, 2026 ⏰ 6 ….Read More
Ellsworth City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen Tuesday, September 8, at 7 a.m., ready to help our residents and get the week underway. Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the people whose work, skill ….Read More
Calling area contractors — a new City of Ellsworth bid opportunity is now open! The City of Ellsworth is seeking unit-price bids for the Local Roads and Sidewalks 2026 project, a coordinated package of road reconstruction, reclamation, paving and sidewalk improvements at several locations throughout ….Read More