Kennebec River Day adds Augusta's first-ever brewfest to its lineup

The Augusta area's first-ever brew festival has been added to Kennebec River Day events.

Proposal for 23 units in downtown Augusta would 'provide a huge jolt'

A plan for apartments, retail and amenities in the 257-271 Water St. block would be the largest development in the capital city's evolving downtown.

Augusta Downtown Alliance director boosts city in print

Michael Hall, executive director of the Augusta Downtown Alliance, wanted to do something a little different in the recently published Arcadia Publishing book touting Augusta. He made “the...

Augusta's Colonial Theater development seen as an economic driver

The long-vacant building is not only a key to revitalizing the north end of Augusta's downtown, but to creating a cultural center that will strengthen the Capital City's economy. This spring,...

Engineering firm to move to downtown Augusta

SGC Engineering takes a five-year lease on 7,500 square feet on Augusta's Water Street, moving to the Capital City's downtown from its smaller quarters on Hallowell's Water Street. The move fills the...

Downtown Augusta's redevelopment was a long time coming

Four bars and restaurants and six other businesses have opened in downtown Augusta since mid-2016, joining 34 new apartments and a feeling that "downstreet" is coming into its own in the capital city.

Former mill site in Augusta: A blank slate waiting for developer to make something happen

The 17-acre site that for 150 years housed paper mills on the east bank of the Kennebec River in Augusta has an eye-catching view of downtown and the State House downstream, is close to Route 3 and...