As we move into the Holiday weekend and celebrate Independence Day … and as our nation begins commemorating America’s 250th anniversary … we hope you’ll take a moment to enjoy everything that makes this community such a wonderful place to call home.

Whether you’re spending the day with family and friends, enjoying a backyard barbecue, exploring our beautiful parks and trails, visiting downtown, or simply relaxing on the porch, we hope your holiday is filled with laughter, gratitude, and a little time to appreciate the people around you.

Communities are built one kind act at a time. They are built by neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers giving their time, local businesses welcoming visitors, families making memories, and City employees who quietly show up every day to serve the people of Ellsworth.

As you celebrate this Fourth of July, we invite you to take a moment to look beyond the headlines and the noise. Look instead at the things that bring us together: our shared love of this community, our pride in where we live, and our hope for the future.

From all of us at the City of Ellsworth, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July.

Please celebrate responsibly, look out for one another, and have a wonderful holiday weekend.

Happy Independence Day, Ellsworth.