Ellsworth, Maine

Ellsworth's only restaurant with a view of the eagles on the Union River. the Union River Lobster Pot was sold on Monday, April 6th. Brian and Jane Langley sold the restaurant and their adjoining property to Diwas Thapa of Breakwater Hospitality.

FMO Investigating Intentionally Set Fire in Ellsworth

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at approximately 5:50 pm, the Ellsworth Fire Department was called to 384 Water Street for a structure fire. The property, a vacant single-family residence sustained minor fire damage. The Fire Marshals Office was called in to investigate the origin and cause of the fire. The fire is being classified as incendiary. Investigators are asking residents in the area who have security or surveillance cameras to review their footage for any activity that may be relevant to the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the State Fire Marshals Office 207-624-7076 or the Ellsworth Police Department at 207.677.2168. The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Legislation to designate Route 3 in Trenton as the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway to have public hearing Thursday.
Details: https://www.wabi.tv/2026/01/08/bill-aims-designate-highway-after-fallen-hancock-county-deputy-luke-gross/

Danny’s Pizza opens in former DragonFire location at Mill Mall The new owner, Dan Baldridge, previously worked in the restaurant industry for 16 years in Bar Harbor. When the opportunity arose to open his own eatery, he jumped at the