• Local businesses celebrate Maine Seaweed Week

• Heart of Ellsworth and City of Ellsworth launch ‘Discover Ellsworth’ – a new era for regional tourism

• Ellsworth Downtown District added to National Register of Historic Places

• Downtown Ellsworth district receives National Register of Historic Places designation

• Ellsworth's downtown gains historic status, unlocks new preservation opportunities

• Downtown Ellsworth receives historic accreditation

• Downtown Ellsworth receives historic places designation

• Downtown Ellsworth district entered in National Register of Historic Places

• Three events, one weekend, endless reasons to visit Downtown Ellsworth

• Granite sculptures will soon line Ellsworth’s riverfront trail

• Union River Sculpture Trail enters next phase, inviting community support

• Ellsworth farmers market will open Saturday at new waterfront site

• Heart of Ellsworth Annual Meeting Open to Public

• Heart of Ellsworth reflects on 10 years of growth in their community

• Fundraising dinner planned at Ellsworth’s oldest continuously operating restaurant building, Provender Kitchen + Bar

• City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth launch new Community Events Calendar

• Versant Power sponsors community lighting installation in downtown Ellsworth

• New grant to continue repairs on Old Hancock County Sheriff's Home and Jail

• 7 Standout Main Streets in Maine

Fall Volunteer Clean Up

• Nov. 8 Cleanup day seeks volunteers

• City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth host final Downtown Clean Up of 2025

Economic Study of The Union River

• Study analyzes economic impact of Ellsworth dams

• New reports finds benefits in modifying the Union River dams

Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl

• Pub crawl planned for Thanksgiving weekend

• Heart of Ellsworth announces first ever Downtown Ellsworth Pub Crawl

Holiday Marketplace

• Holiday Marketplace to open for two weekends

• Holiday Marketplace brings local makers, creativity and cheer to Downtown Ellsworth

• Representatives from Heart of Ellsworth talk about holiday events over the next two weeks

• Heart of Ellsworth announces holiday workshops at 16 State St.

• "What's Art Got To Do With It?" Freedom and Justice Summit planned for Nov. 6-8 in downtown Ellsworth

• Illuminating workshop set for Oct. 18

Meet The Candidates

• Meet The Candidates: Seven candidates for Ellsworth city council share reasons for running

• Meet the candidates for Ellsworth city council

• Seven council candidates are running for 3 open seats in Ellsworth

• Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekends at the Ellsworth

• 37% increase in population growth: Ellsworth continues to flourish

• Maine Craft Weekend in Ellsworth to include official launch of sculpture trail

• Maine Outdoor Film Festival comes to Downtown Ellsworth

• Botany Bound' art show explores the artistry of bookmaking through botanical themes

• Volunteers sought for downtown cleanup day in Ellsworth

• City of Ellsworth and Heart of Ellsworth to host collaborative Downtown Clean-up Day

• Volunteers work to beautify Ellsworth during annual cleanup

• Volunteers help spruce up downtown Ellsworth during annual clean up

• Volunteer Day in downtown Ellsworth

• Shadowcast 'Cabaret' to raise funds for pride festivals

• Ellsworth is looking to add to downtown business mix

• Ellsworth Public Library embraces community creativity with Tiny Art Show & outdoor sculptures

• Heart of Ellsworth loses downtown grant funding, turns to community for support

• Heart of Ellsworth seeks community support after losing federal grant

• Public Art to Transform Ellsworth’s Riverwalk

Jane’s Walk

• Jane's Walk in Downtown Ellsworth

• Successful turnout seen for Ellsworth's Jane's Walk events

• Ellsworth community gathers for ‘Jane’s Walk’ events around city

• Crowds connect over Ellsworth history as part of "Jane's Walk"

• Jane’s Walk comes to Downtown Ellsworth on Saturday

• Ellsworth holding events for Maine Seaweed Week

• Maine Seaweed Week festivities in Ellsworth

• Ellsworth photographer will use 'downtown' grant for professional development

• Local businesses participate in Seaweed Week

• Heart of Ellsworth seeks historic preservation consultant for Downtown Historic District nomination

• Heart of Ellsworth Downtown Grant Program winners announced

• Heart of Ellsworth urges Finance Committee to consider TIF funding, offers MOU-style accountability

• Kelp burgers, seaweed-infused chocolate? Welcome to North America’s largest seaweed food fest

• Ellsworth stokes 'micro-grant' program for downtown businesses

• Heart of Ellsworth partners with four community banks to launch the 2025 Downtown Grants Program

• Heart of Ellsworth Expands Team

• Local nonprofit Heart of Ellsworth celebrates its 10 year anniversary

• Talk of the Town

• Heart of Ellsworth readies for Main Street America accreditation visit

• Maine Downtown Center Visits Ellsworth as part of Main Street America Application

• Heart of Ellsworth Applies to be Maine's next Main Street America Community

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• Library Space Planning Meeting

• Free Downtown Ellsworth concert with The Hot Suppers

• Improvements Planned for Ellsworth Merrill Park

• Ellsworth gears up program for small-business consultations

• Jane's Walk taking place around the world and in Ellsworth

• Ellsworth Pride Fest Returns June 9

• Heart of Ellsworth takes major step toward Main Street America Accreditation

• Jane's Walk returns to Ellsworth May 4

• Heart of Ellsworth annual meeting set for March 6

• Downtown Ellsworth Lights Up for the 2023 Holiday Season

• Free business financial fundamentals class to be held online

• Downeast Cider + Cheese Festival returns to Downtown Ellsworth Nov. 9-12

• Cider and Cheese Festival returns to Ellsworth

• Heart of Ellsworth’s Young honored with Downtown Champion AwarD

• Ellsworth sees uptick in downtown business sector

• Young receives William F. King, Jr., Downtown Champion Award from Maine Development Foundation

• Meet the City Council candidates

• Heart of Ellsworth study earns two awards

• Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend opens with Down East Dead Concert on Oct. 5

• Downtown Ellsworth growing with new businesses

• FREE Concert in Ellsworth

• Tiny trees take root on Main Street

• Ellsworth holds third annual Pride Fest

• NEA selects Ellsworth for rural design and placemaking assistance

• PHOTOS: Ellsworth PrideFest 2023

• Heart of Ellsworth to Receive Funding and Assistance from National Endowment for the Arts

• Heart of Ellsworth Grant

• Jane's Walk comes to Downtown Ellsworth on Saturday

• "Jane Walk" Maine highlights downtown areas across the state

• "Jane's Walk" bridges Ellsworth's past, present, future

• Announcing Ellsworth "Jane's Walk" bridges Ellsworth's past, present, future

• The People of Ellsworth's Past, Present and Future

• Open house at Ellsworth Library

• Jane's Walks set for Ellsworth and Stonington on May 6

• $10,000 Grants Available for Women-Owned Businesses

• Heart of Ellsworth partners with six community banks to launch the 2023 Downtown Grants Program

• Ellsworth group says makerspace could draw visitors, contribute to the area’s creative economy

• Heart of Ellsworth finalizes Downeast Makerspace Feasibility Study

• Heart of Ellsworth completes Downtown Asset Mapping project

• Mini-grants will help Ellsworth entrepreneurs, small businesses