Ellsworth Pride News Today

ELLSWORTH -- As pride festivities continue throughout the month, community members gathered at Knowlton Park in Ellsworth for the citys fourth annual pride festival.

Attendees of all ages were decked out in flags and rainbow accessories to show support and pride.

It is the first year that the city has officially declared June as Pride Month, despite supporting celebrations supporting LGBTQ people.

“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 board vice president.

Knife-wielding man subdued by officers

Organizers say last year’s event was a joyful celebration for all ages and this year’s event will expand on that success.

The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor will be open six days a week this summer starting July 12, not June 12 as reported in last week's Islander.

Jun. 10—After the Ellsworth City Council deadlocked on whether to let some downtown crosswalks be repainted in rainbow colors, a group of local high school students found a different way to bring a splash of color along Main Street to celebrate the local LGBTQ community. Hanging from the city's ornamental street lights on Main Street are 12 brightly colored banners that show support for area ...

New community organization Ellsworth Pride received the city’s permission to hold the Fest on Sunday, June 13, at Knowlton Park.