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Augusta Civic Center
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Augusta needs more workers to achieve city’s goals, officials say
More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages
There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta needs $20 million in new public works buildings to address safety concerns, report says
The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators
At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing “Hound Dog” in unison on Tuesday to top the existing record set in North Carolina.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s
The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years
Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: It’s tourney time! Crew works to make sure Augusta prepared
The high school basketball tournament begins Friday and the Augusta Civic Center is one of three sites in Maine hosting games. The court at the civic center was assembled Tuesday for one of the most popular tournaments the center hosts each year. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Looking back at 50 years of basketball magic at the Augusta Civic Center
The Augusta Civic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we’re looking back at its history with the high school basketball tournaments. We’ll recap each decade, starting with the 1970s, as we bring to life some of the most memorable moments from the boys and girls tournaments over the last five decades.