Have ideas about recreation in Ellsworth? Want to help create more opportunities that bring people together and make our parks, trails and public spaces even better? The City of Ellsworth is looking for two people to join the Recreation Commission and we’d love to hear ….Read More
Now THAT Was a Thursday Night in Downtown Ellsworth! 🎶 If you were anywhere near the Franklin Street Parklet last night, Thursday, August 27, 2026, you probably heard the music… and judging by the “outisde dance floor”, plenty of you couldn’t resist it! A huge ….Read More
As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
Ellsworth City Hall will close at 12 noon on Thursday, August 27, 2026, to allow City employees to participate in the City’s Employee Appreciation Picnic. City Hall opens for regular hours Monday, August 31 at 7 am. Our City employees work hard every day serving ….Read More
Dust off those dancing shoes — and maybe your best ’80s moves — because I Want My MTV Retro Band featuring Jessi Mallory is coming to the Franklin Street Parklet this Thursday, August 27, 2026, sponsored by our friends at Maine Tractor Company – Ellsworth! ….Read More
There’s time for one more movie under the stars before we say goodbye to this summer’s outdoor movie series! Join us at Knowlton Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for a free showing of Dog Man, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Grab your blankets and lawn ….Read More
What a night in downtown Ellsworth as our Downtown Summer Concert Series plays on … On The Rocks took the stage last night, August 20, 2026, for another great night of live music at the Franklin Street Parklet, and we loved seeing so many people ….Read More
If the Franklin Street Parklet looks a little brighter this week, you can thank our Parks, Recreation & Facilities team! Daniel, James, Caleb and Kevin were downtown Tuesday, August 18, 2026, installing bistro lights over the Parklet … adding a little extra sparkle to a ….Read More
This Thursday, August 20, 2026, 7 pm at our Franklin Street Parklet, don’t miss On The Rocks sponsored by our friends at The Jackson Laboratory! ….Read More
Residents of the City of Ellsworth, As my time as the Urban Forestry Assistant comes to an end, I wanted to thank you for welcoming me into your community. You showed up to volunteer events at the Community Tree Nursery, hikes at Branch Lake Public ….Read More