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
The City of Ellsworth has been awarded a $2,979.92 Ed MacDonald Safety Grant from the Maine Municipal Association (MMA) Workers’ Compensation Fund to purchase new traffic control and high-visibility safety equipment for City employees. The grant will help provide equipment that improves visibility and safety ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth Water Department, in partnership with the Ellsworth Fire Department, will begin its routine hydrant flushing program on Thursday, August 6, 2026, starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., with work taking place on Grant Street and Chapel Street. Hydrant flushing is a routine ….Read More
Before we get started … please note this is a proposed MaineDOT project. The City of Ellsworth is sharing this information as a courtesy to help connect our community with MaineDOT’s public engagement process. MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements ….Read More
Every emergency response begins long before the sirens sound. In this Medium story, step behind the scenes with the Ellsworth Fire Department to see how training, teamwork, and preparation ensure firefighters are ready when our community needs them most. 👉 Read the full story here: ….Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: July 15, 2026 Contact: Chief Scott Guillerault, Ellsworth Fire Department Ellsworth Fire Department Responds to RV Explosion on North Street ELLSWORTH, ME — At approximately 3:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Ellsworth Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle ….Read More
Sometimes, the best news is the kind that ends quietly. Recently, a brush fire on an island in Ellsworth was quickly brought under control thanks to the fast response and professionalism of the Ellsworth Fire Department and the agencies that assisted. Because of their swift ….Read More
A crackling campfire is one of the best parts of a Maine summer. Whether you’re relaxing at a campsite, gathering around a backyard fire pit, or enjoying an evening by the chiminea, a safe fire is an extinguished fire. As we head into the long ….Read More
The City of Ellsworth will be closed on Thursday, June 18, and Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Because City Hall is regularly closed on Fridays, municipal offices will close on Thursday to recognize the federal holiday and will remain closed through Monday. ….Read More
Thank you, Ellsworth! An estimated 300 people joined us at Knowlton Park on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the second annual Play It Forward event, a day filled with family fun, community connections, and excitement about the future of the park and playground. One of ….Read More