We have a bit of a recycling hiccup to share. The cardboard baler at the Ellsworth Transfer Station is currently out of service. While our team works to get the equipment repaired, we are temporarily unable to accept cardboard for recycling until further notice. We ….Read More
A significant piece of infrastructure is moving forward in Ellsworth. The City of Ellsworth has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction of the Merrill Lane Extension, a project that will complete approximately 1,225 linear feet of Merrill Lane from its connection with High ….Read More
It’s a three ‘ fer!!! Bring your musical spirit and join us at 7 pm, Franklin Street Parklet for Open X, Tadoka, and Trisha Mason! CLICK HERE for a full list of who’s coming up after this great week! ….Read More
Sometimes a great local story travels a very long way. Ellsworth’s own Autumn Mowery and Ellsworth Candlepin Bowling Alley recently found themselves in the national spotlight when CBS News Sunday Morning shared Autumn’s remarkable story of preserving one of New England’s increasingly rare candlepin bowling ….Read More
Calling all makers, creators, crafters, and vendors! We’d love to have you join us! The City of Ellsworth Craft/Vendor Fair returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and we’re looking for more local and regional vendors to fill the room with handmade goods, unique finds, and ….Read More
We love seeing good things happening in Ellsworth … and we especially love seeing others take notice! The Monday, August 10, 2026, edition of Eat Drink Lucky, a Maine newsletter highlighting things to eat, drink, see and do around the state, put Ellsworth in the ….Read More
Good news! 5 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 The Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that was issued following this week’s water main break. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is safe to use, and residents and businesses on the ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Transfer Station is closed for the remainder of today, Friday, August 7, 2026, due to an unexpected operational issue. The Transfer Station is expected to reopen during normal business hours tomorrow, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We apologize for the ….Read More
Yesterday, Thursday, August 6, 2026, was another great night in downtown Ellsworth as the beats of River Bottom Funk drifted through the air while fans danced and enjoyed the great evening! Whos’ coming up next you ask? Get ready for Open X, Tadoka, and Trisha ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Highway and Water Departments will be completing overnight utility and roadway work on High Street (Route 1) near Pizza Hut beginning Monday, August 10, 2026, at 10 p.m. (Yes…10 p.m.!) While most of Ellsworth is sleeping, City crews will be hard ….Read More