Good news, Ellsworth! The Boil Water Order has been lifted. As of Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that had been in effect for portions of the City following the Bridge Hill water main break. The order ….Read More
UPDATE: THE BOIL WATER ORDER IS LIFTED. The Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers on the streets listed below until further notice. The order is being issued due to the possibility of unsafe water following the water main break ….Read More
UPDATE 9 am August 12, 2026 The break on Bridge Hill has been repaired. City crews are coordinating with Maine DOT for repairs on the section of Bridge Hill impacted by the water main break. UPDATED 7:30 pm August 11, 2026 Motorists traveling from ….Read More
A significant piece of infrastructure is moving forward in Ellsworth. The City of Ellsworth has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction of the Merrill Lane Extension, a project that will complete approximately 1,225 linear feet of Merrill Lane from its connection with High ….Read More
We love seeing good things happening in Ellsworth … and we especially love seeing others take notice! The Monday, August 10, 2026, edition of Eat Drink Lucky, a Maine newsletter highlighting things to eat, drink, see and do around the state, put Ellsworth in the ….Read More
Good news! 5 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 The Ellsworth Water Department has lifted the Boil Water Order that was issued following this week’s water main break. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water is safe to use, and residents and businesses on the ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department has successfully repaired the water main break on Lower Grant Street, and water service has been restored to affected customers. The Boil Water Order remains in effect until further notice for customers on: Grant Street Liberty Street Chapel Street ….Read More
Following today’s emergency water main repair on Lower Grant Street, the City of Ellsworth Water Department has issued a Boil Water Order for customers in the affected area as a precautionary measure. The Boil Water Order applies to: Grant Street Liberty Street Chapel Street Willow ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth is responding to an emergency water main break on Lower Grant Street today, August 6, 2026. Grant Street is closed between Main Street and Willow Street while crews work to repair the water main. Motorists traveling south on Grant Street will ….Read More
As Ellsworth continues to grow, the City is exploring whether a short-term rental (STR) registration and safety inspection program should be considered. Before any recommendations are developed, we want to hear from you. Community input is an important part of the City’s decision-making process, and ….Read More