Update: Water Service Restored, Boil Water Order in Place, August 6, 2026

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

Boil Water Order Issued Following Water Main Break, August 6, 2026

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

Friendly Reminder: Public Listening Session: Help Shape the Conversation on Short-Term Rentals in Ellsworth

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

The Friendly City starts with more than a slogan, it starts with how we treat one another.

Respect isn’t just about being polite. It’s about listening, working together, assuming good intentions, and recognizing that behind every City service, meeting, and decision are people committed to serving this community. Communities aren’t defined only by the roads they build or the services they provide. ….Read More

From Ellsworth to Wimbledon… and Back Again

Imagine learning tennis from someone who competed on one of the world’s biggest stages. This summer, that’s exactly what’s happening in Ellsworth. Coach Terry Bennett, an Ellsworth native and former Association of Tennis Professionals World Tour player, is offering tennis clinics through the City of ….Read More

Public Listening Session: Help Shape the Conversation on Short-Term Rentals in Ellsworth

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