Get ready for some crisp, bright new pavement markings around Ellsworth! Beginning the week of July 6, 2026, the City’s contractor will begin repainting crosswalks, stop bars, directional arrows, parking lot lines, and other pavement markings throughout the community. The work will take place in ….Read More
With warm summer temperatures in the forecast, Healthy Acadia, Inspire Community Recovery Center, and the City of Ellsworth are working together to provide a cool place to relax and recharge. A Cooling Center will be open on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, 2026, ….Read More
If your travels take you along Route 1 – from Orland/Ellsworth town line to Christian Ridge Road – next week, here’s a quick heads-up. Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) will begin crack sealing work on Route 1 from the ….Read More
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
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
The City of Ellsworth Public Works crew has a date with a few stubborn potholes on Tuesday, June 23. Crews will be working at the bottom of Water Street near Foster Street to repair potholes in the area. While temporary repairs will help get us ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine (June 16, 2026) – Gather your friends and head downtown. City of Ellsworth Launches 2026 Downtown Summer Concert Series The City of Ellsworth is excited to announce the launch of our Downtown Summer Concert Series, bringing free live music to the Franklin Street ….Read More