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Mark your calendars! Meet the Candidates returns Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grand, giving Ellsworth residents an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking seats on the Ellsworth City Council. The annual nonpartisan forum will be moderated by Cyndi Wood, Managing ....Read More

We couldn’t resist this update from Ellsworth Water Superintendent Eric Nystrom: “The hydrant flushing is spilling over to the week of October 12 …” 💧 We see what you did there, Eric. Hydrant flushing along the Bucksport and Surry Roads is continuing and is now ....Read More

We’ve received a few questions lately, so we want to clear this up: The Ellsworth Recycling Center is OPEN and accepting all regular recycling. While our primary baler is still awaiting repair, the City is currently using a different baler so recycling operations can continue. ....Read More

The City of Ellsworth has issued a Request for Proposals for an important historic preservation project involving one of City Hall’s most recognizable features — the historic City Hall Seal Pediment. The approximately 91-year-old, hand-carved wooden architectural relief stretches about 18 feet across the front ....Read More

We’re not quite ready to say goodbye to the Downtown Summer Concert Series! Join us Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Franklin Street Parklet for our FINAL concert of the season, featuring Alice Slater & Friends and a Barn Dance! Come downtown, wear your flannel, ....Read More