Happy Valentine’s Day, Ellsworth! ❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day, Ellsworth! Tomorrow, February 14, 2026, is a reminder that kindness matters, in big ways and small ones. Whether it’s a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful note, or checking in on a neighbor, simple acts of care help make our community stronger. ….Read More

We want to hear from You, Ellsworth. Take our short survey

We’re inviting residents, neighbors, and everyone who loves Ellsworth to share their thoughts about this fine city 💙 The City of Ellsworth is taking a thoughtful look at how we present ourselves, and your input will help guide the look, feel, and message that reflects ….Read More

How Ellsworth Is Using Data, Technology, and Teamwork to Care for our Roads

We’re excited to share this article highlighting how the City of Ellsworth is using data, technology, and teamwork to better care for our roads and sidewalks. It’s a great look at the thoughtful, behind-the-scenes work happening to keep Ellsworth moving safely and efficiently. CLICK HERE ….Read More

City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth Launch New Community Events Calendar

City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth Launch New Community Events Calendar Ellsworth, Maine (January 15, 2026) The City of Ellsworth, in partnership with Heart of Ellsworth, is excited to announce the launch of a new, centralized Community Events Calendar powered by Yodel, a dynamic ….Read More

Building RFP 2026

Introduction The City of Ellsworth, Maine (the “City”), is seeking proposals from qualified property owners or authorized agents (“Proposers”) to lease an existing building located within three (3) miles of Ellsworth City Hall. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to identify a ….Read More

Grant Award Announcement: Reconnecting Communities Institute

The City of Ellsworth is pleased to share that in December 2025, we received a three-year technical assistance grant from the Reconnecting Communities Institute (RCI), a USDOT-supported organization helping communities improve transportation planning and connectivity. This grant will focus on High Street, one of Ellsworth’s ….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