Wilson Field and Knowlton Park are about to get a little extra care from the City of Ellsworth Parks & Recreation team. Beginning Monday morning, June 1, 2026, crews will be aerating and overseeding both locations to help keep the grass healthy, strong, and ready ….Read More
Nicolin Road is getting a little love from the City of Ellsworth Public Works crew next week. 🚧 Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, crews will be performing road ditching work on Nicolin Road between the railway tracks and Route 1A. The work may continue throughout ….Read More
From planting trees and protecting forests to teaching students and celebrating volunteers, it has been a busy and inspiring stretch for Ellsworth’s urban forestry and environmental stewardship efforts. Over the past week, City staff, students, volunteers, and community partners came together for several events focused ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Registrar of Voters will be in session from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in preparation for the June 9, 2026 City of Ellsworth Referendum and State of Maine Primary Election. Sample ballots for both elections can be ….Read More
The Friendly City Over the past several months, the City of Ellsworth, Maine has been working on something that may seem simple on the surface: a new logo and visual identity. But for us, this project was always about much more than graphics or typography. ….Read More
Memorial Day is Monday, May 25, 2026. 🗑️ If your trash is normally picked up on Mondays, your pickup will move to Wednesday, May 27, next week due to the holiday. 🏛️ Please also note: City Hall is closed on Fridays and will also be ….Read More
🚧 You know that “dip” in the road on Surry Road near the Black House? Well, its days are numbered. đź‘Ź Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Sargent Construction will be in the area replacing the culvert and fixing the roadway. Work is expected to continue ….Read More
ELLSWORTH, Maine — Notice anything different about our letterhead? We hope so. The City of Ellsworth is introducing an updated brand identity that reflects both its history and future, centered around a familiar and meaningful phrase: The Friendly City. The City’s updated look represents a ….Read More
This week, communities across the country are recognizing National EMS Week, a time dedicated to honoring the EMTs, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals who answer the call and often during life’s hardest moments. National EMS Week runs from May 17–23, 2026. Here in Ellsworth, this ….Read More
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration, new American flags are being installed throughout Ellsworth this week thanks to a generous partnership and a shared sense of community pride. Back in November 2025, the City purchased 24 new American ….Read More