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 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
The cameras were rolling today at the City of Ellsworth’s tennis courts as WABI TV5 stopped by to learn more about our summer tennis program. WABI interviewed Roddy Ehrlenbach, Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Coach Terry Bennett, who is leading this year’s clinics, and ….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
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
Last week’s kickoff with The Mallett Brothers Band (July 23, 2026) set the tone for what promises to be an incredible summer in downtown Ellsworth. And this Thursday, we’re keeping the music going! Join us this Thursday, July 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at ….Read More
If Thursday night’s kickoff (Thursday, July 23, 2026) to the Downtown Summer Concert Series was any indication, downtown Ellsworth is in for a fantastic summer. The Franklin Street Parklet came alive with great music, smiling faces, families, neighbors, and, perhaps best of all … plenty ….Read More
Take Five at Harbor Park! Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. Over the past few weeks, our Parks, Recreation & Facilities team has completed repairs and maintenance at Ellsworth’s Harbor Park and Marina, helping ensure one of Ellsworth’s favorite waterfront gathering ….Read More
