Good news, Ellsworth! The City’s streetlight replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of June 15, 2026. Crews will be working throughout the community to install new LED streetlights, replacing aging fixtures that have become increasingly difficult to maintain. While the project is contractually ….Read More
What should Ellsworth’s streets look like in the years ahead? The City of Ellsworth is continuing work on the Maine DOT Village Partnership Initiative, a project focused on improving how people move through our community, whether walking, biking, driving, or accessing local businesses and services. ….Read More
What happens when artists are invited to see Ellsworth not just as a place, but as inspiration? Beginning May 15 and running through July 12, 2026, Courthouse Gallery Fine Art invites residents and visitors to experience ELLSWORTH AS MUSE, a special exhibition celebrating the people, ….Read More
Calling all makers, creators, artists, crafters, bakers, and small business dreamers! Have you been busy creating something amazing? We’d love to see it at the City of Ellsworth Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Whether you make handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, home ….Read More
Recently, Officer Kerrigan Shorey graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and officially joins the Ellsworth Police Department as our newest full-time police officer. Graduating from the academy is no small feat. It takes hard work, commitment, and determination and we’re excited to have Officer ….Read More
Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, favorite snacks, and don’t forget the bug spray — outdoor movie nights are returning to Knowlton Park this summer! Thanks to our friends at The Grand, families can enjoy a series of free outdoor movies at the Knowlton Park Amphitheater ….Read More
Recently, a few of us gathered in front of one of the two new welcome signs now greeting residents and visitors as they enter Ellsworth. The signs are a fitting reminder of the pride we take in our community and they provided the perfect backdrop ….Read More
Whether you’re visiting for the first time, planning a weekend adventure, or you’ve called Ellsworth home for years, there’s always something new to discover. A recent blog post from our very own Twila Fisher, Economic Development Director, highlights the launch of DiscoverEllsworth.org, a tourism and ….Read More
Ellsworth, you’ve waited patiently. You’ve navigated it. You’ve bounced over it. You’ve carefully balanced your morning coffee through it. And now, tomorrow is finally the day. Mark it down, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Beginning tomorrow, Sargent Corporation is scheduled to start work on the culvert ….Read More
Over the past several months, residents, business owners, and community members have shared ideas about how Ellsworth’s streets can better serve everyone who uses them. Now it’s time for the next step. Based on feedback received during the first round of public engagement, project partners ….Read More