If your Thursday morning plans include a trip down Surry Road, you may want to give yourself a few extra minutes. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026, the City of Ellsworth Highway Department will be performing culvert work on Surry Road in ….Read More
This work at the bottom of Foster Street is happening today, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, because of yesterdays rain. Crews will be working at the bottom of Water Street near Foster Street to repair potholes in the area. CLICK HERE for the details of this ….Read More
The Adult Use Cannabis drawing was held Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. Below are the results of the drawing. No applicant information will be given at this time. Only after confirmation is received from the winning applicants ….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
At 1pm, on Monday, June 22, 2026, the city will be streaming live in the Council Chambers for the proving process to confirm that each ball is present and ready for the lottery; each ball number represents a unique identification number for one of the ….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
A crackling campfire is one of the best parts of a Maine summer. Whether you’re relaxing at a campsite, gathering around a backyard fire pit, or enjoying an evening by the chiminea, a safe fire is an extinguished fire. As we head into the long ….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
Summer evenings along the Union River are about to get a little more musical. The Grand’s popular Waterfront Concert Series returns this July and August, bringing eight free outdoor performances to Union River Harbor Park in downtown Ellsworth. Concerts will take place on select Fridays ….Read More