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September 10, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Ellsworth Aligns Key Departments Under New Office of Community Development As Ellsworth continues to experience steady growth, the City is taking another step toward ensuring that growth is thoughtful, coordinated, and responsive to the needs of residents ....Read More

Another Thursday night, September 10, 2026, another great evening of live music in downtown Ellsworth! 🎶 A big thank you to Hymn for Her and Bowen Swersey for joining us for the Downtown Summer Concert Series at the Franklin Street Parklet. And thank you Fogtown ....Read More

The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Monday, September 28, 2026, with work taking place on Bucksport and Surry Roads. Hydrant flushing is a routine maintenance process completed twice each year ....Read More

Our City of Ellsworth Public Works crews will be hard at work next week, with projects planned on Christian Ridge Road, near the Union River Bridge downtown and on Church Street. If you’re traveling through these areas Tuesday or Wednesday, here’s what you need to ....Read More

A heads-up for Ellsworth motorists: MaineDOT will be conducting rumble strip work along approximately 14 miles of Route 1 in Ellsworth as part of a larger statewide safety project. Work is anticipated to begin on or around September 10, 2026 and is weather-dependent. Motorists may ....Read More