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.

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 is community-led walks that invite people to explore the places, stories, and ideas that shape a place.

The week invited people to experience one of Maine’s coastal resources in creative, approachable ways.

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

Plan your Seaweed Week adventure in downtown Ellsworth!

Ten years of growth, ten years of Heart, and ten years of making our community shine!

Each walk offers a different way to engage with the places, stories, and ideas that shape Ellsworth, and everyone is welcome to join in.

Ellsworth’s Downtown is now on the National Register of Historic Places

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.

This achievement follows a multi year, community driven process led by Heart of Ellsworth and supported by local partners, preservation experts, and community members.

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.

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.

Voting is live, so now is the perfect time to cheer them on and vote for your favorites.

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.

This March, we are dedicating each week to meeting one of our four committees. We are starting with the Organization Committee, the group that makes sure the “how” is as strong as the “why.”

This position represents the first dedicated staff role focused on implementing and coordinating programming at 16 State Street. As programming expands and earned revenue grows, the scope and hours of this role are designed to grow as well.

Originally scheduled for March 1, rescheduling to May 3 allows us to prioritize safety while also setting the stage for an even stronger evening in partnership with Provender Kitchen + Bar.

This ticketed event will benefit Heart of Ellsworth and support the organization’s ongoing work to strengthen downtown through community events, revitalization projects, and strategic partnerships.

With more than 50 community leaders, partners, and members gathered in the room, the energy reflected a shared commitment to this work.