8:30 PM UPDATE - According to the Emera Maine Website, power has been restored to the area.

The standoff in Ellsworth on Route 179, North Street, has resulted in a little over 400 households to be without power. Emera Maine, has cut the power at the request of the police, but in cutting off the power to the trailer where the standoff is occurring, they have affected those in the area. According to Emera Maine's website, they expect the power to be restored by 9:45 PM, but that is clearly dependent upon the situation.

As of 7:55 PM, Route 179 remains closed.

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