Good news from the Ellsworth Transfer Station: the Recycling Center is reopening for cardboard! ♻️📦 After a temporary pause caused by problems with the facility’s baler, the Transfer Station team is once again able to accept cardboard for recycling. We know many residents have been ….Read More
Have ideas about recreation in Ellsworth? Want to help create more opportunities that bring people together and make our parks, trails and public spaces even better? The City of Ellsworth is looking for two people to join the Recreation Commission and we’d love to hear ….Read More
As mentioned earlier in the week … City Hall closes for a staff event tomorrow, Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 12 noon. We look froward to seeing you and helping you bright and early Monday morning! Have a great weekend. ….Read More
Here’s a heads-up about two areas where motorists can expect overnight traffic impacts as crews complete road repairs. Monday, August 24, 2026 — Surry Road / Bridge Hill Area Beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, August 24, traffic on Surry Road near its intersection with Bucksport ….Read More
We have an important update to share on Bridge Hill — road repairs are tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, August 24, 2026, with completion anticipated by Wednesday, August 26. We know the continued traffic diversion has been frustrating, and we appreciate the community’s patience while ….Read More
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