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Augusta city council

Published
December 30, 2023

Augusta to use $75,000 in ARPA funds for cleanup of homeless encampments

City spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.
Published
December 22, 2023

Augusta officials say Kennebec River’s unpredicted rapid rise posed challenges

Power restored downtown after inspections to assess flood damage.
Published
December 18, 2023

Augusta weighs using $75,000 of pandemic relief funds to clean up homeless encampments

City councilors could vote Thursday to put some of Augusta's American Rescue Plan Act funds toward cleaning up trash and hazardous materials from homeless encampments. The capital city has already spent more than $33,000 on clean ups this year.
Published
December 16, 2023

Augusta Housing seeks to address housing shortage with 3 projects

Planning is underway on three projects to provide more housing in Augusta, though none are expected to be ready before 2025.
Published
December 8, 2023

Augusta councilors approve state-mandated changes to encourage more housing

The changes will allow accessory dwelling units and apartment buildings to be built in areas where they are not allowed now.

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Published
November 12, 2023

Augusta councilors propose allowing recreational marijuana businesses

The city, where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed now, may allow recreational retail sales, manufacturing, cultivation and testing.
Published
November 11, 2023

Homeless shelter, supported housing, proposed at Green Street church property in Augusta

Advocates seeking to raise funds to offer housing and connections to comprehensive services at Augusta church property that is for sale.
Published
November 7, 2023

Augusta voters elect Gary-Allen and Austin to City Council

Voters also chose two new Augusta Board of Education members, James Orr and Susan Parks, in contested races.
Published
November 3, 2023

Four candidates vie for 2 contested seats on Augusta City Council

The two contested seats on the Augusta City Council will be decided in Tuesday's election.
Published
October 20, 2023

Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal

The city's proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.