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.

A group of entrepreneurs gathered on Tuesday, February 7th, in the office of Heart of Ellsworth to discuss…

"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."

“Both Lucille and Tracy bring valuable talent, passion, and energy to our board and I’m excited to have them as part of our team”, commented Jon Stein, current Vice president and 2023 President-elect of the Heart of Ellsworth Board of Directors.

Student voices are vital for the future of Ellsworth and the development of the Heart of Ellsworth Board. When notified about the board appointment, Pierson's response was…

In 2017 Amy and Michael Reisman moved to Franklin Street. As Amy, a master gardener and now Heart of Ellsworth Board member began to settle into her new neighborhood she discovered this sweet little park less than a block from her house.

We recently nominated two new members to join the Heart of Ellsworth board of directors. Maggie Iannuzzi and Timothy Tunney will be joining as members at large later this month bringing the total number of board members to thirteen.

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I'm an Employee at Eyes PA across the street. We had an amazing employee Daisy that had worked for us for 26+ years she was 84 years old and still worked 5 1/2 days per week, she worked in the lab making eyeglasses. From the lab window, you can see the Wall where the Mural will be painted. Daisy and her partner Caroline passed away in December of 2020 from Covid-19.

If you are reading this you probably already know how the Heart of Ellsworth feels about our great city. You know that we aim to foster a community that is supported and enriched while planning for a sustainable future. You know that we value your opinions and now is the time to share those opinions with us! On Wednesday April 13th from 6-730pm we are hosting a community workshop where your participation is necessary! We will be gathering on the stage at The Grand to hear from YOU! We want to learn why you love Ellsworth and what you perceive as assets of the city. How do you want to see the city grow and what role do you want to play in that growth?

Come help us 'Manifest Main' in order to build a future that serves us all!

Grab your favorite beverage and tune in to meet Heart of Ellsworth’s Board of Directors and staff. Learn about 2021 accomplishments plus what’s in store for 2022. There will be time for participants to share ideas and needs for our downtown community. RSVP is required, to register, follow the link to the short google form so the meeting link can be sent to you via email.

Ellsworth High School Senior Darren Easler has been appointed by the Heart of Ellsworth board of directors to serve as the board’s first student member. “I am ecstatic to be selected for this position. I am thrilled to…

We are just a few weeks away from wrapping up phase one of our downtown Ellsworth outdoor public art mural. We are inviting Maine or artists with a connection to Maine to submit through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. The RFQ has been posted at heartofellsworth.org/downtown-mural and will remain open until October 4th when the application process closes.

We need COMMUNITY INPUT to support a feasibility study for a Makerspace/Arts Center in Downeast Maine. Please take our Community Survey or pass along the link. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/downeastmakerspace

Each June, Heart of Ellsworth hosts Taste of Ellsworth — a celebration of the delicious restaurants in the greater Ellsworth, Maine area. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event was turned digital for 2021. Thank you to our sponsor, Machias Savings Bank for the support, producing this video series was a fun way to connect with local businesses and great food.

Our goal was to create a logo that was unique and would stand out from those of other downtown logos. We didn’t want the standard front view “streetscape.” Instead, we wanted a design that was contemporary and abstract, yet gave us room for growth. Our discussions centered around showing depth and showcasing our downtown