If you spot some unfamiliar equipment (including cameras) at a few intersections around Ellsworth this week, don’t worry … it’s there to help plan for the future. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is conducting turning movement and traffic counts at several intersections throughout the ….Read More
The music continues this Thursday as the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series welcomes River Bottom Funk to the Franklin Street Parklet. Known for getting crowds on their feet, River Bottom Funk delivers an energetic mix of classic funk, soul, rock, and dance favorites ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is inviting qualified contractors and vendors to review and submit proposals for one of our latest Requests for Proposals (RFP). This RFP is for engineering services related to improvements along the Route 230 corridor (Water Street/Bayside Road) between Main Street and ….Read More
The forecast may have changed last night’s plans, but the movie is still on! The Grand has rescheduled its outdoor screening of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids for tonight, Friday, July 31, at dusk in Knowlton Park. Pack a blanket or lawn chairs, gather the ….Read More
Motorists are advised that Bayside Road, in the area of 53 Bayside Road, will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, while highway crews complete shoulder work. Traffic will be directed through the work zone, and drivers should expect ….Read More
Join the City of Ellsworth’s Urban Forestry Assistant, Alan Chausse, for a guided hike at Branch Lake Public Forest in Ellsworth, Maine on August 11, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Alan will lead the group on a 2.5 mile hike of moderate difficulty from ….Read More
Planning a birthday party? Family reunion? Community meeting? Looking for a pavilion, park, athletic field, or other City-owned space? The City of Ellsworth makes it easy to browse available facilities and submit reservation requests online. Our online reservation system lets you: View available City-owned facilities ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More
The Ellsworth Police Department is reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel as officers participate in a regional OUI enforcement effort this weekend. The Ellsworth Police Department is partnering with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and neighboring law enforcement agencies as part ….Read More
Imagine learning tennis from someone who competed on one of the world’s biggest stages. This summer, that’s exactly what’s happening in Ellsworth. Coach Terry Bennett, an Ellsworth native and former Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour player, is offering tennis clinics through the City of ….Read More