Augusta Civic Center
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PublishedApril 20, 2024
Young gobblers compete at turkey calling competition in Augusta
The competition was part of the 42nd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show held this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2023
Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock 'n' roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2023
Augusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators
At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing "Hound Dog" in unison on Tuesday to top the existing record set in North Carolina.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
From Elvis to Pearl Jam, Augusta Civic Center has hosted many memorable performers in its 50 years
Officials hope to attract enough Elvis impersonators to the building, which hosted Elvis in his only Maine appearance in 1977, to set a world record.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Photos: It’s tourney time! Crew works to make sure Augusta prepared
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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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
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.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
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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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released
Maine's first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration
The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.