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.

This small February campaign is our way of saying thank you to the people who show up for downtown Ellsworth, especially in the quieter weeks of winter.

This relaxed, community centered evening includes light refreshments, time to connect with our board, volunteers, and staff, and a short presentation highlighting 2025 progress and what’s ahead in 2026!

Community calendars for Ellsworth have officially launched! Yodel rose to the top as a shared solution for one clear need: one reliable place to find what’s happening!

We’ve shared everything local businesses need to get started on this major grant opportunity, starting with one-on-one support to guide you through the process.

We’re gathering feedback from locals and visitors to help guide what a future permanent green space in downtown Ellsworth could look like.

Giving Tuesday is an annual global movement that celebrates generosity and encourages people to give back after the commercial holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Ellsworth ‘The Friendly City” Puzzle is available to purchase online and in two downtown stores. This puzzle is a fundraiser for Heart of Ellsworth’s efforts to preserving the historic downtown district!