Downtown Beat
Welcome to the Heart of Ellsworth Blog!
Here you’ll find information about our organization — a 501(c)(3) committed to helping provide a vibrant community and promoting activities in “Downtown” Ellsworth, Maine — as well as our programs, what’s happening around town, and guest posts. Are you a downtown business or community member interested in guest blogging? Contact Us we would love to hear from you!
Now Seeking Downtown Building Inventory Project Coordinator
The Project Coordinator will support a comprehensive inventory and analysis of approximately 200 downtown commercial buildings within the Heart of Ellsworth downtown boundary.
Discover Ellsworth
A destination marketing initiative created by Heart of Ellsworth and the City of Ellsworth
The 2026 Downtown Ellsworth Map Is Here
This year’s project is sponsored by Bangor Federal Credit Union, The Ellsworth American and Sealander Architects
Chesnee Barney Named Assistant Director
This role reflects Barney’s growing leadership within the organization and her contributions to strengthening its community connection, communications and presence.
Community Support Helps Beautify Downtown Ellsworth
Thank you to every sponsor and volunteer who helped make this season’s downtown trees and flowers possible.
Heart of Ellsworth Welcomes Sonya Bates as Creative Space Coordinator
Sonya will serve as the on-site lead, helping coordinate programming and support the artists, entrepreneurs, and community members who bring the space to life.
Community Gathers at Provender for Heart of Ellsworth’s Fundraising Dinner
This dinner was a reminder that downtown’s future is shaped by the people who believe in it, invest in it, and keep showing up for it.
Jane’s Walk Returns to Ellsworth for Another Year of Community Conversation
Jane’s Walk is community-led walks that invite people to explore the places, stories, and ideas that shape a place.
Maine Seaweed Week Made a Splash in Downtown Ellsworth
The week invited people to experience one of Maine’s coastal resources in creative, approachable ways.
Heart of Ellsworth Hosts Realtor Relations Kickoff at Zeppa’s Pizza
The event was created with a simple idea in mind: Realtors are often some of the first people introducing new residents, families, business owners, and investors to Ellsworth
Celebrating 10 Years of Heart and the Leadership of Cara Romano
Ten years of growth, ten years of Heart, and ten years of making our community shine!
Seven Jane’s Walks Scheduled in Ellsworth
Each walk offers a different way to engage with the places, stories, and ideas that shape Ellsworth, and everyone is welcome to join in.
Path to historic designation: Walking Tour
Ellsworth’s Downtown is now on the National Register of Historic Places
Own a Downtown Business? Join Maine Seaweed Week and Get Free Promotion
Businesses that participate in some way during Maine Seaweed Week will receive free promotion alongside Heart of Ellsworth’s marketing efforts leading up to and during the event.
Downtown Ellsworth Earns National Register of Historic Places Designation
This achievement follows a multi year, community driven process led by Heart of Ellsworth and supported by local partners, preservation experts, and community members.
Meet the Committee: Promotions
This March, we are dedicating each week to meeting one of our four committees. The Promotions Committee is a group cultivating energy, visibility, and connection for downtown Ellsworth.
Meet the Committee: Design
This March, we are dedicating each week to meeting one of our four committees. The Design Committee is also known (affectionately) as the group that gets things done.
Celebrating Downtown Ellsworth Businesses Nominated for the Chamber’s 70th Annual Awards
Voting is live, so now is the perfect time to cheer them on and vote for your favorites.
Meet the Committee: Economic Vitality
This March, we are dedicating each week to meeting one of our four committees. Economic Vitality is all about strengthening downtown Ellsworth as a place to do business.