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.
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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.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Timeline: 50 years of basketball at Augusta Civic Center
The annual high school basketball tournament will get underway with a chunk of the action set to play out at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center
Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Thousands head to 34th Annual Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show at Augusta Civic Center
The weekend event featured more than 50 vendors, slot car racing, a seminar co-hosted by a NASCAR safety official and drivers who traveled from as far as Rhode Island or Connecticut.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released
Maine’s first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration
The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta voters approve funds for street work, boat launch and roof at civic center
City voters authorize borrowing $2,055,000 for capital improvement projects.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Talented and adaptable, Cony High School Class of 2022 graduates
No shortage of smiling graduates as they mingle before commencement, receive their diplomas during the ceremony and later exchange congratulations, share handshakes and hugs and pose for photographs.