Heather Donahue and Howard Margolskee, both former councilors, were sworn in to their positions Tuesday.
Local Government
Waterville City Council appoints interim city manager who joined City Hall last year
The City Council appointed Assistant City Manager William Post as interim city manager Tuesday, after Steve Daly resigned abruptly from his position last month.
Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades
Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that’s likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
New district attorney takes office in Franklin County
Neil McLean Jr. of Turner will serve Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.
Waterville City Council votes to accept city manager’s resignation, pay him four months’ salary
Councilors held a special meeting Wednesday at which they approved paying Steve Daly and giving him a health insurance reimbursement in a lump sum.
Farmington board confirms new town clerk, assessor from Waterville
Selectmen approve money for 13 Tasers and five radar guns
Farmington board asked to support county funding of organizations
For several years commissioners have not funded five community service organizations operating in Franklin County and Farmington Selectmen were encouraged to recommend a return to county funding for them.
Waterville city manager announces abrupt resignation over ‘personal and urgent circumstances’
Steve Daly announced his resignation in a letter Thursday to city councilors after nearly two years on the job as Waterville’s top municipal official.
Fairfield looks to bring changes to Mill Island Park
Town officials are looking to transform Mill Island, once a vibrant industrial hub, into a popular recreational site, while honoring local history and addressing the needs of residents.
Madison selectmen, town manager look to move past concerns over staffing
Selectmen have questioned Town Manager Tim Curtis about the departure of the road commissioner and others, and one selectman claimed Curtis had ‘secretly’ hired a cousin for a municipal post, which Curtis denied.