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Published
August 2, 2024

Augusta city councilors vote to allow recreational cannabis sales

City councilors voted 5-1 to allow recreational cannabis sales in Augusta, where previously only medical cannabis businesses were allowed.
Published
June 21, 2024

Augusta to use opiate settlement funds to pay for mental health worker on police calls

The worker would be hired by the city in the hopes of connecting people with substance use disorder with help.
Published
May 26, 2024

Augusta officials move closer to $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill

Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill's use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.
Published
May 19, 2024

Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel

Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
Published
April 26, 2024

Augusta may allow adult use marijuana businesses, but ban potentially dangerous extraction process

Officials in Augusta want to consider prohibiting or regulating a cannabis extraction process that uses flammable materials.

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Published
March 29, 2024

Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban

City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
Published
March 15, 2024

Downtown Augusta business owners say the area needs more police patrols

City councilors agreed and said the city must crack down on illegal activities before the downtown that many have worked hard the last several years to revitalize will gain a reputation as being unsafe.
Published
February 25, 2024

City officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center, including millions of dollars in needed repairs

Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
Published
January 15, 2024

Augusta’s proposal to raise riverside parking lot held up in federal budget stalemate

The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.
Published
December 30, 2023

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

The city has spent just over $33,000 cleaning up encampments since April.