Heart of Ellsworth

06/15/2026

This is no joke! Check out this event at Finn's Irish Pub next week!

🍻😂 An Evening of Laughs Awaits at Finn's Irish Pub! 😂🍻

Mark your calendars for June 25 and join us for a night packed with comedy, great company, and your favorite pub fare!

Headlining the evening is the hilarious Adam Hatch, with special guest Jack Hodgdon warming up the crowd and setting the tone for an unforgettable night.

📅 June 25
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Showtime: 6:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $20

Whether you're planning a date night, catching up with friends, or simply looking for something fun to do downtown, Finn's is the place to be.

Grab a pint, find your seat, and get ready for plenty of laughs and good craic all night long!

06/14/2026

Come, live downtown!

06/13/2026

On Wednesday evening in Portland, our Board President Karin Otto was named Volunteer of the Year at the Mainebiz Community Impact Awards!!!

This award recognizes Karin’s extraordinary commitment to our organization and community. Through her leadership, Heart of Ellsworth has grown its impact, expanded community programming, strengthened partnerships, and continued advancing downtown revitalization efforts.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Karin’s vision, dedication, and steady leadership guiding our work. Please join us in congratulating Karin on this well deserved honor ❤️

06/12/2026

For the Good of Downtown: Save the Best Spots!

A little parking kindness goes a long way downtown. If you work on Main Street, consider parking on a side street or in a longer term spot so the spaces closest to storefronts can stay open for customers, clients, diners, and visitors.

Easy parking helps people pop in, linger longer, grab lunch, shop local, and come back again 🚗💨

06/11/2026

HEY SMALL BUSINESSES! Check out these free webinars hosted by Main Street America this summer 😁

Free education for small businesses!

Through a partnership with the US Bank Foundation, Main Street America is hosting a series of webinars for small business owners to help them gain the skills to access capital and build strong and sustainable ventures.

Join in for a 3-part webinar series this summer designed to help you access capital, strengthen your business, and plan for growth.

How to Choose the Right Funding for Your Business
Wednesday, June 17 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/43Uys5v

What Are Lenders Looking for When You Apply for a Business Loan?
Wednesday, July 15 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/4uXpyAh

Business Plan Basics
Wednesday, August 19 | 3 - 4 p.m. ET
Register now: https://bit.ly/49KrWlf

06/11/2026

Helping spread the word about an upcoming community conversation at the Ellsworth Public Library!

The Downeast Maine National Heritage Area Steering Committee is inviting community members to share priorities, ideas, and local perspective as they continue shaping an implementation plan for the Downeast Maine National Heritage Area program.

This is a chance to learn more about the National Heritage Area designation, what planning has looked like so far, and how heritage preservation can support the places, stories, and communities that make Downeast Maine what it is.

Join the conversation Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street. Refreshments will be served.

Questions can be directed to [email protected]. Learn more at downeastmainenha.org.

06/10/2026

This weekend, the City of Ellsworth, Maine is hosting Play It Forward as the official welcome back to Knowlton Park for the season 🌳

Saturday, June 13 from 10 AM to 2 PM, this free, family friendly event is bringing the community together in one of Ellsworth’s go to summer spots while kicking off fundraising for the future Knowlton Playground Replacement.

Between the playground, splash pad, green space and room to gather, Knowlton Park is just the kind of place made for a community event...