Remember those new downtown crossing lights we told you about? They’re officially installed thanks to the hard work of City crews. 👏 These new pedestrian crossing lights will help make crossing busy downtown streets safer and easier heading into Ellsworth’s busy summer season. A huge ….Read More
🚧 You know that “dip” in the road on Surry Road near the Black House? Well, its days are numbered. 👏 Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Sargent Construction will be in the area replacing the culvert and fixing the roadway. Work is expected to continue ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Notice anything different about our letterhead? We hope so. The City of Ellsworth is introducing an updated brand identity that reflects both its history and future, centered around a familiar and meaningful phrase: The Friendly City. The City’s updated look represents a ….Read More
This week, communities across the country are recognizing National EMS Week, a time dedicated to honoring the EMTs, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals who answer the call and often during life’s hardest moments. National EMS Week runs from May 17–23, 2026. Here in Ellsworth, this ….Read More
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration, new American flags are being installed throughout Ellsworth this week thanks to a generous partnership and a shared sense of community pride. Back in November 2025, the City purchased 24 new American ….Read More
The community is invited to join us in Ellsworth for a Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 25, 2026 as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Veterans will gather at the bridge at 9:30 am for ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is now accepting proposals for the purchase of the City’s 2026 $3,000,000 Tax Anticipation Note (TAN). The Request for Proposals (RFP) was officially released on May 19, 2026, and proposals will be accepted through the City’s OpenGov Procurement Portal until: 📅 ….Read More
Remember the sewer work occurring in the area of 260 Water street … https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/traffic-advisory-sewer-work-on-water-street/ RF Jordan will be working tomorrow as well, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. They will be paving in the area between 7 – 10 am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. If possible, ….Read More
Heads up, Ellsworth drivers. RF Jordan has notified the City that sewer work will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, near 260 Water Street, resulting in a single lane closure in the area. The work is expected to last for most of the day. ….Read More
🎨 Fresh Paint Ahead on High Street Heads up, Ellsworth drivers, a fresh set of crosswalk lines is coming to High Street tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 19, 2026! We’ve been notified by Northeast Paving that crews will be painting the crosswalk between McDonald’s and Town ….Read More