This is more than a part-time job, it’s an opportunity to help shape the future of downtown Ellsworth.
You’ll help coordinate workshops, exhibitions, rentals, and community events while supporting local artists, entrepreneurs, and youth programming. This is the first dedicated staff role for the Makerspace, and as programming grows, the role is designed to grow with it.
If you’re organized, community-minded, and excited about creative entrepreneurship, we’d love to hear from you.
Three Courses for Community: An Evening of Food for Fundraising has been postponed due to unpredictable winter weather and is rescheduled for Sunday, May 3.
Rescheduling to May 3 allows the organization to prioritize safety while also setting the stage for an even stronger evening in partnership with Provender. This event is about showing up for downtown Ellsworth in a meaningful way, and the additional time ensures it can be done with intention and impact.
Put it on the calendar, purchase ahead, and consider it your spring night out that does some good.
Volunteer to Lead a Jane's Walk on Saturday May 2nd
Anyone can lead a walk. If you’ve got curiosity and a route, you’ve got a Jane’s Walk!
Maybe your walk is about the trees and plants around downtown, the best coffee and pastry stops, a pizza themed stroll, local ghost stories, or a fun facts and hidden history route.
If any of that sparked something or you've got an idea of your own, take a minute to visit our website where you’ll find the walk leader interest form and the Jane’s Walk fact sheet.
Art in Bloom: Celebrating Youth Art Month Works by Hancock County Area High School Students
Artwork Credit: Pink Carnations, by, Lily Guess
March 6 – April 10 | The Makerspace at 16 State Street Gallery Opening Reception: Thursday, March 12 | 4:30–6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate Youth Art Month with a special exhibition featuring artwork from area high school students. Art in Bloom showcases the creativity, imagination, and talent of the next generation of artists while highlighting the importance of arts education in our community.
From painting and drawing to mixed media and design, this inspiring show reflects the vibrant perspectives of local youth and offers students the experience of exhibiting in a professional gallery setting.
We invite families, friends, and community members to stop by and support these emerging artists.
Together for Downtown: 2026 Annual Meeting
With more than 50 community leaders, partners, and members gathered in the room, the energy reflected a shared commitment to this work. That is exactly what the Annual Meeting is designed to do: bring people together around progress and possibility.
A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to invest time, resources, and belief into downtown Ellsworth. And congratulations to those recognized during the evening. Your leadership and dedication are a major part of this momentum, and our work is stronger because of you.
As we look ahead to expanded public art, Riverwalk growth, and continued investment in arts, culture, and economic vitality, it is clear that this next chapter is only gaining momentum.
Totally Rad 80's Hour Countdown With Mike Down On Star 97.7
Every Saturday at 8am and Sunday at 6pm
Mike will focus on a specific date of this amazing decade and count down the week's biggest hits!
Frenchman Bay Conservancy is thrilled to introduce their first ever nature writing contest! Submissions are open through Sunday, March 15!
The theme of the contest is “stories from here.” to highlight the voices of writers like you, with personal connections to our region’s lands, waters, and communities! How does the natural world color your experiences? What does this place mean to you?
They are welcoming all writing that is about, or inspired by, nature. They especially encourage submissions from writers who are based in eastern Hancock County, Maine, or who are connected to the area. Likewise, they are especially excited to read work that is inspired by the lands, waters, and communities of eastern Hancock County or the greater Downeast region.
Community Closet 207 is seeing a major increase in need this winter, especially after the late winter storms. Their team is currently serving an average of 40 to 55 neighbors each day during their open hours Sunday through Wednesday.
To better meet demand, they are working to expand hours to include Thursdays. Plans for 2026 also include building out their volunteer and donation space to strengthen their mission and grow their capacity.
You are invited to stop in and see their work in action. Visit Community Closet 207 at 330 Water Street, meet the volunteers, and learn more about how they support neighbors in our community.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Pests and Disease: The Cost of Doing Nothing with Ellsworth Arbor Commission
Wednesday, Mar. 4th
6PM - 7PM
This panel will explain major threats to Maine tree species and what it costs to address them. We will cover ash, hemlock, beech, and elm and the pests and diseases impacting them, including emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid, beech leaf disease, and elm bark beetle. Proactive options like parasitoids, pruning, harvesting, and reporting will be discussed alongside their costs. We will also touch on browntail moth, spongy moth, and spruce budworm as they relate to forest health. A central theme is the cost of doing nothing, including removal and replacement expenses and the safety risks of leaving dead trees standing.
Community members are invtied to the next sesion of its Monthly Mindfulness Series, "Vagus Nerve Reset: Finding Calm," on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm via Zoom. Led by Julia Daigle and Ursula Hanson, this free, one hour workshop explores the vagus nerve and simple techniques to help calm and regulate the nervous system.
Participants will experience brief, guided practices and leave with practical tools to reset and return to calm. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions.
Pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom link
Thursday, Mar. 5
Doors Open 6:30PM
Music 7PM - 8:30PM
Alice comes to us from the midcoast of Maine with roots grounded in the folk, jazz, and rock traditions from her childhood. Her songs reflect “love, homecoming, and mental health, illuminated by her soulful voice”. She has won awards at the 2019 International songwriting competition and contributed to the Grammy Award winning album “Ageless: Songs for the Child Archetype” by Sam Johnson. Also, she has performed in venues such as The Cutting Room and Rockwood Music Hall in NYC along with festivals and colleges along the Northeast.
To reserve your seat, please email artsworthstudios@gmail.com
25 Pine Street Suggested Donation: $20
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Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Maine Present: Princess Ida at The Grand Theater
Mar. 6th - 8th, Mar 13th - 15th
Fridays 7PM, Saturdays & Sundays 2PM
Princess Ida has rejected the rule of men, and the marriage contract forced upon her in infancy. But when the time comes to fulfill it, her defiance may spark a war. When Ida fails to appear for the long-promised wedding, her determined suitor, Hilarion, disguises himself and his companions as women and infiltrates Castle Adamant, a university devoted entirely to women. Once their deception is exposed, Ida and her peers face an impossible choice: should she surrender her ideals and accept Hilarion’s devotion, or stand firm and risk war between two stubborn kings—and the destruction of the university she loves?
165 Main Street $20 Adults, $12 Students, $8 Youth (12&under)
General Admission Tickets
Ellsworth Historical Society's Finding Your Roots Workshop Series
Saturday Mar. 14th, Saturday Mar. 28th
2PM - 4PM
Dr. Wayne Smith is reprising his (free) genealogical research workshop in collaboration with Hancock County Genealogical Society and the Ellsworth Public Library (see poster attached). This workshop aims to help beginners on their journey to finding their roots. The sessions are from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays in March and April. Those dates are: March 14, March 28, April 11, and April 25. There is limited enrollment (seating). Those wishing to enroll should contact Dr. Smith at gaidhligwayne@gmail.com.
Expect beer, food, and cocktail specials running all day and all night, plus a full lineup featuring The Shitty Rolling Stones with special guests Beau Goss (Irish trad) and Stephen Vecchiotti (Americana).
St. Patrick's Day Special Tuesday Opening at Finn's Irish Public House
Tuesday, Mar. 17th
11AM - 10PM
Expect a full day of Irish cheer at Finn’s, with perfectly poured pints, hearty pub fare, and that unmistakable Finn’s energy.
Drop in for lunch, sneak away for an afternoon pint, or come by for dinner, toasts, and a little extra luck. Wear your green. Bring your crew. Raise a glass at Finn’s.
Session 3: Wednesday, Mar. 4th 5PM - 7PM
Session 4: Wednesday, Mar. 11th 5PM - 7PM
This four-part workshop series, hosted by Union River Center for Innovation, supports aspiring and early-stage food entrepreneurs as they explore, launch, or refine a food-based business. Participants move from idea validation to choosing a business model, making their venture official, and learning real-world best practices. Across four sessions, they’ll clarify their concept and customer, navigate operations, sales, and regulations, and learn how to grow sustainably. Whether you’re testing an idea, running a side hustle, or preparing to scale, this series offers practical tools, perspective, and community for the long game of food entrepreneurship.
EPL & Maine Public Present an Indie Lens Pop-up Screening of The Inquisitor
Saturday, Mar. 21st
2PM
Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor (by Angela Tucker, 2026, US, Engl., Engl. captions, 60'). Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics.
EPL is excited to be an official Indie Lens Pop-up Screening Partner this year. In 2026, this long-running community screening series will feature both in-person and virtual events in more than 200 communities across nearly all 50 states.
This is the first in a series of three screenings at EPL this spring. Please visit EPL's website for registration, event, and accessibility details!
PROGRAM SPONSORS: Maine Public, The Maine Monitor, WERU 89.9, The Ellsworth American and Downeast Digest. 20 State Street FREE Register here
Be in the know about road closures, parking information and more by following updates from City Hall on their website. Attend and/or watch City Council Meetings by following their YouTube channel as well!
Many of you have told us how much downtown Ellsworth means to you, how a vibrant downtown has enriched your life and increased your sense of pride and connection to this place.
