augusta city council Archives

Local & State

Augusta’s school board could stop meeting at city hall. Here’s why.

by Ethan Horton February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

City Councilors’ concerns over symbolism and school department safety worries may lead to the meetings being relocated.

Local & State

Augusta is reassessing real estate. What does that mean for your property taxes?

by Ethan Horton February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

The revaluation is expected to be complete by July, with residential properties expected to take on more of the city’s tax burden.

Business, Local & State

CMP wants a new facility on its property. Some Augusta neighbors have concerns.

by Ethan Horton January 9, 2026January 13, 2026

Central Maine Power Co. has proposed a new 38,000-square-foot building for a low-density, single-family neighborhood and some residents are frustrated by the utility’s communication on the project.

Local & State, News

Augusta officials fail to temporarily ban new homeless shelters

by Keith Edwards December 7, 2025December 8, 2025

A tie vote at Thursday’s City Council meeting following passionate testimony on both sides of the issue means the Planning Board will consider an overnight homeless shelter proposal on Augusta’s east side this week.

Elections, Local & State, News, Politics