Local Government

Through the State of Maine's Local Government Portal, you can find information online about every county and municipality in Maine, including contact information, basic facts, elected officials, and online services. Select a county using the map, or use their search function to locate a county or municipality.

Maine has nearly 500 municipalities. Local government in Maine provides many essential services to the citizens of the community, including road construction and maintenance, solid waste disposal, water utilities and waste water treatment, police and fire protection and emergency rescue, land use planning and building inspection, welfare, and public education for grades Kindergarten through 12.