Old Town is a small city in Maine with a population around 8,000 people. Much of the town is located on a large island, surrounded by the Penobscot River to the east, and the Stillwater River to the west.
Old Town was originally referred to by the Abenaki Indian word "Pannawambskek," which means, "where the ledges spread out." The name Old Town comes from Indian Old Town, the English name for the area currently known as Indian Island, home to the Penobscot Nation.
The town's welcome sign proudly proclaims itself as the home of Old Town Canoe, a major producer of canoes and kayaks that has been based in Old Town for over 100 years.
The town's education system is comprised of the K-6 Old Town Elementary School, J.A. Leonard Middle School, and Old Town High School. The team, who compete in green and white uniforms, recently changed their mascot from the Indians to the Coyotes.
The city council is comprised of seven members, and is led by president Dave Mahan. It meets on the first Monday of every month, provided that it does not fall on a holiday. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm.
The city manager is Margaret Daigle. She can be contacted by phone at (207) 827-3965 or via e-mail at pdaigle@old-town.org.
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