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Calling area contractors — a new City of Ellsworth bid opportunity is now open! The City of Ellsworth is seeking unit-price bids for the Local Roads and Sidewalks 2026 project, a coordinated package of road reconstruction, reclamation, paving and sidewalk improvements at several locations throughout ....Read More

We have an important clarification to yesterday’s update (Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026). Yep, it’s good news! ALL recycling is once again being accepted at the Ellsworth Transfer Station Recycling Center. Yesterday, we shared that cardboard recycling had resumed following the temporary shutdown caused by problems ....Read More

Good news from the Ellsworth Transfer Station: the Recycling Center is reopening for cardboard! ♻️📦 After a temporary pause caused by problems with the facility’s baler, the Transfer Station team is once again able to accept cardboard for recycling. We know many residents have been ....Read More

Fall Gift Basket Raffle! September 1 through September 30, 2026, at the City Clerk/Tax Office Proceeds support the Christmas for Kids Fund which ensures local children in need receive gifts during the holiday season. Tickets: 1 for $1 | 6 for $5 | 13 for ....Read More

Have ideas about recreation in Ellsworth? Want to help create more opportunities that bring people together and make our parks, trails and public spaces even better? The City of Ellsworth is looking for two people to join the Recreation Commission and we’d love to hear ....Read More