Whether you’re taking a peaceful walk, enjoying nature with your dog, or spending time outdoors with family and friends, the Branch Lake Public Forest is one of Ellsworth’s special places. Covering more than 800 acres with over three miles of recreational trails, the forest protects ….Read More
There’s something special about a summer evening in downtown Ellsworth. Friends catching up. Kids dancing near the stage. Local businesses buzzing. Great live music filling the air. This Thursday, July 23, the Downtown Summer Concert Series officially kicks off at the Franklin Street Parklet, and ….Read More
Grab your friends, family, kiddos … a chair, maybe a blanket, ohhh and bug spray and settle in for Paddington in Peru at Knowlton Park tonight, Thursday, July 16, 2026! All the deets – CLICK HERE! https://www.facebook.com/events/987005784145628 ….Read More
The countdown is on! In just 8 more sleeps, the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series kicks off with The Mallett Brothers Band on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Street Parklet. Meet up with friends, grab dinner or a drink ….Read More
Heart of Ellsworth and City of Ellsworth Host Collaborative Downtown Clean Up Day Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth invite the community to take part in a Downtown Cleanup Volunteer Day on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers ….Read More
There’s something special about a stack of blueberry pancakes on a summer morning … mostly when it’s for a great cause. The Rotary Club of Ellsworth is once again serving up its popular Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 7:00 to ….Read More
By now, you probably know that Thursday nights are booked in downtown Ellsworth. Its the 2026 Downtown Summer Concert Series! Starting July 23 and continuing through October 1, 2026, the City of Ellsworth will host free live music every Thursday evening at the Franklin Street ….Read More
Sometimes, a few photographs tell a story better than words ever could. Earlier this week (Tuesday, July 7, 2026), community leaders, elected officials, members of Maine’s Judicial Branch, and project partners gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hancock Judicial Center—a project that will ….Read More
Downtown Summer Concert Series brings free live music to the Franklin Street Parklet every Thursday evening from July 23 through October 1, 2026. Concerts will take place at the Franklin Street Parklet, between Elizabeth’s Fine Goods and Black Moon Public House, a vibrant downtown space ….Read More
Do you enjoy being outdoors? Love trees? Looking for a fun way to volunteer this summer? The City of Ellsworth is looking for community volunteers to help with our Street Tree Inventory : an important project that will help us better understand, care for, and ….Read More