Swain, 36, succeeds John Bellino as the town’s top municipal official.
Local Government
Winslow Town Council postpones meeting due to employee illness
Town Manager Ella Bowman said she and several other employees at the Town Office had called out sick and confirmed it was not COVID-19.
New Waterville mayor Morris cites economic development focus during City Hall swearing-in ceremony
The inauguration ceremony for Mike Morris drew more than 100 people Tuesday night to the City Hall Annex at 46 Front St.
Fairfield manager, councilors come under fire as residents pack meeting to air grievances
Town Manager Michelle Flewelling was the focus of many residents’ concerns, as some questioned her qualifications and decisions on a number of issues.
Farmington ordinance changes approved with few voters, little discussion
Several Farmington ordinances were amended on Tuesday night with less than 15 voters attending the special Town Meeting.
Farmington to hold special town meeting Dec. 12 to consider ordinance amendments
Several ordinance amendments, some the result of changes in state laws, will be considered at the meeting.
Farmington police chief discusses preparedness in wake of Lewiston mass shooting
Selectmen also approved grant funds and expenses for the Police Department on Tuesday.
Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council
Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
Four candidates vie for 2 contested seats on Augusta City Council
The two contested seats on the Augusta City Council will be decided in Tuesday’s election.
Three vie for a single seat on the Pittsfield Town Council
Councilor Brent Frost is not seeking reelection and the three who are competing to replace him for the at-large seat are Eric Glencross, Natalia Hall and Peter Logiodice.