Downtown Beat
Welcome to the Heart of Ellsworth Blog!
Here you’ll find information about our organization — a 501(c)(3) committed to helping provide a vibrant community and promoting activities in “Downtown” Ellsworth, Maine — as well as our programs, what’s happening around town, and guest posts. Are you a downtown business or community member interested in guest blogging? Contact Us we would love to hear from you!
Meet the candidates - next Tuesday, Oct.15th, 2024
Meet the Candidates for Ellsworth City Council hosted by Heart of Ellsworth and The Ellsworth American on October 15th, 2024
Maine Downtown Center Names Ellsworth as an Accredited National Main Street Community
Michelle Beal, an Ellsworth resident and City Council Member shared, “The Main Street designation is an invaluable asset in supporting the city's continued growth and vibrancy, especially in its downtown area..."
MAINE DOWNTOWN CENTER VISITS THE HEART OF ELLSWORTH AS PART OF MAIN STREET AMERICA APPLICATION
On August 15, Heart of Ellsworth welcomed Main Downtown Center to the City of Ellsworth for a site visit as part of their Main Street AmericaTM designation application process.
AUGUST 21: MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL
Join us on Aug. 21 at 7:45 p.m. in the Franklin Street Parklet for the Maine Outdoor Film Festival!
A Night to Remember: Celebrating the Franklin Parklet Concert on July 30, 2024
We are thrilled to share the swinging success of our recent concert at the Franklin Parklet in Downtown Ellsworth! Hosted by Heart of Ellsworth and WERU Community Radio, the event featured the talented Waldo County-based band, The Hot Suppers.
July 30: FREE SUMMER CONCERT WITH THE HOT SUPPERS IN DOWNTOWN ELLSWORTH
The Hot Suppers
Franklin Street Parklet
July 30, 7-9 p.m.
Local Business Highlight: Raven & Maine Consignment and Vintage
Kimberly Laplant, Raven & Maine Consignment and Vintage
Meet our 2024 bricks & Clicks experts
Meet the experts of this year’s Bricks & Clicks program! Apply for a chance to learn from these seasoned Ellsworth-area professionals in a free one-on-one consultation.
Celebrating 2023: A Year of Community Growth in Downtown Ellsworth
As the year draws to a close, we at Heart of Ellsworth are thrilled to reflect on an eventful journey that has shaped Downtown Ellsworth into a vibrant, thriving hub of community engagement and cultural richness. In 2023, we embarked on numerous initiatives, from groundbreaking projects to lively events, each leaving an indelible mark on the heart of our town.
We Lit Up Main Street!
Just in time and with lead sponsorship support from First National Wealth Management for the holiday season, volunteers with the Heart of Ellsworth Design Committee descended on Downtown Ellsworth to bring festive cheer and sparkling lights to Main Street, Merrill Park, and, for the first time ever, the Union River Bridge.
Manifesting Main - Asset Mapping Downtown Ellsworth Wins Two Prestigious Maine Awards
The Manifesting Main - Asset Mapping Downtown Ellsworth project has been recognized by Maine Downtown Center and GrowSmart Maine.
Ellsworth’s Phyllis Young Receives William F. King, Jr., Downtown Champion Award from Maine Development Foundation
Phyllis Young, Heart of Ellsworth founding board member and second board president, was awarded the William F. King, Jr., Downtown Champion Award from Maine Development Foundation (MDF)
Entrepreneur Ecosystem
A group of entrepreneurs gathered on Tuesday, February 7th, in the office of Heart of Ellsworth to discuss…
Holiday Lights on Main Street with First National Bank
"First National Bank is proud to sponsor Main Street Lights. Supporting our Main Street merchants and restaurants during the holiday season through lighting up the downtown helps to stimulate the local economy, visually inviting folks to shop local and keep revenue circulating in our community all year long."