By Paul Sylvain

Gov. Janet Mills has appointed Courtney Hammond of Columbia Falls to fill the District III Washington County Commissioner vacated by John Crowley Sr., effective immediately, dependent on Hammond’s being sworn in “as soon as possible” by a Dedimus Justice. 

Hammond, who owns Lynch Hill Farms and is a former Maine state forest ranger, will complete the unexpired term of John B. Crowley Sr., of Addison, who resigned effective April 30, due to ill health. Hammond’s term will expire on Dec. 31, 2026.