Seeing these devices around Ellsworth and wondering what they are? We promise … there’s a perfectly good explanation! These are temporary traffic-counting devices being used by MaineDOT to better understand how vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles move through parts of Ellsworth. The information collected will help ….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
If you spot some unfamiliar equipment (including cameras) at a few intersections around Ellsworth this week, don’t worry … it’s there to help plan for the future. The Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) is conducting turning movement and traffic counts at several intersections throughout the ….Read More
The Ellsworth Police Department is reminding everyone to make safe choices behind the wheel as officers participate in a regional OUI enforcement effort this weekend. The Ellsworth Police Department is partnering with the Maine Bureau of Highway Safety and neighboring law enforcement agencies as part ….Read More
Temporary Traffic Detour Planned Friday Morning for Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway Dedication On Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., a formal dedication ceremony will take place on Route 3 in Trenton to unveil the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway signs. To help ensure ….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
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
It takes every one of us to keep Ellsworth running. From the employees residents see every day to those working behind the scenes, each position plays an important role in delivering the services that make our city safe, welcoming, and vibrant. Whether you’re answering phones, ….Read More
Recently, Officer Kerrigan Shorey graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy and officially joins the Ellsworth Police Department as our newest full-time police officer. Graduating from the academy is no small feat. It takes hard work, commitment, and determination and we’re excited to have Officer ….Read More