UMA faculty say the proposal to sell Handley Hall lacks details, prudent planning and should be halted.
downtown Augusta
Augusta Kmart redevelopment recruiting first tenants for Western Avenue project
The city and its real estate partner hope to curate a commercial hub with a hotel, mixed-use building and standalone storefronts along a well-traveled stretch.
6 months later, Augusta Downtown Alliance again seeks executive director
Isabelle Lee left the position Feb. 11, creating another vacancy for the downtown organization’s top administrator.
Lisa’s Legit Burritos closes Augusta location after personal moves, slow season
Jay Simanski said he will focus his attention on the Gardiner location.
Augusta Downtown Alliance hires new director
Isabelle Oechslie, currently working as a planning consultant, looks to lead downtown revitalization.
Augusta seeks to strengthen property ordinance
City officials consider requiring owners of unsightly vacant buildings to either get them occupied or register them and pay fees.
Augusta Downtown Alliance director leaving after just over one year
The organization said Jeremy Ashlock is leaving on good terms, and that it is seeking a new leader.
New flags flying in downtown Augusta
The Augusta Downtown Alliance raised funds to upgrade the flags and add devices to keep them flying free.
Augusta daytime shelter, needle exchange concerns addressed
Maine Recovery Access Project’s Access Center is expected to open at 53 Water St., in the north end of the city’s downtown, in June, bringing both hopes and concerns.