ELLSWORTH — Candidates for three seats on Ellsworth’s City Council will convene at The Grand Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. The forum is free and open to the public, with a livestream and recording available on the City of Ellsworth’s YouTube channel for those unable to attend in person.
Meet the Candidates 2025 is presented by the Heart of Ellsworth in partnership with The Ellsworth American and the City of Ellsworth. This annual nonpartisan event aims to offer an informative platform for Ellsworth residents ahead of the upcoming election. All candidates running for Ellsworth City Council seats are encouraged to participate. Such forums play a crucial role in raising awareness about local issues and fostering community engagement in local democracy. Residents can submit questions in advance via email to [email protected].
The Oct. 14 forum will feature seven candidates: Earl Awalt Jr, Timothy Carter, John Linnehan, Eric Marichal, Carol Patterson-Martineau, Patrick Shea and Marrina Smith.
Heart of Ellsworth Executive Director Cara Romano commented, “We are excited to partner with The City of Ellsworth and The Ellsworth American, Managing Editor Cyndi Wood, who is serving as the event moderator. The sixth annual event at the Grand Theater provides a valuable opportunity for residents to engage in local democracy, whether attending in person or participating from home.”
For more information about the event, contact [email protected] or visit the event page: Meet the Candidates Event Page on the Heart of Ellsworth website at www.heartofellsworth.org.
Heart of Ellsworth is Maine’s 11th nationally accredited Main Street America program. The organization aims to enhance economic, artistic, cultural, educational, historical and environmental initiatives within the downtown area, fostering a vibrant community for residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and local government.
