City officials honored former District 2 Kennebec County Commissioner Nancy Rines and former Rep. Thom Harnett for their service to the city at Wednesday's inauguration, during which the newly elected and reelected city officials were sworn in.
The annual event, put on by Gardiner Main Street, draws people from around central Maine and New England for the Oktoberfest-style celebration featuring local and regional beer, spirits, wines, music and games in the city's historic downtown.