Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Carly Conley joined the Lewiston Police Department in 2001 as a patrol officer and rose through the ranks serving in nearly every division of the agency.

Her appointment concludes a months-long, nation-wide search process overseen by City Manager Bryan Kaenrath and a five-member community advisory board. Conley was the only local candidate among 18 finalists.

Kaenrath says Conley's leadership will emphasize what residents called for in community listening sessions; transparency and community engagement, especially among youth and immigrant groups.

Read the full story at mainepublic.org

Story & footage: Michael Livingston / Maine Public
Social video edit: Tulley Hescock / Maine Public