The city’s lawsuit alleges the blast was too large and exceeded standards of the Augusta Blasting Ordinance, but McGee’s attorney says the company didn’t violate the city ordinance.

City Manager William Bridgeo said Monday 95 percent of the violations cited by the state have been completely remedied and all that have not been fully fixed are in the process of being fixed.

Maine Department of Transportation officials say a high number of accidents prompted them to add a left turn lane.

Agriculture and animals remain a focus as the annual fair opens Sunday and runs through Labor Day.

A bid solicitation for the project, for which voters approved spending up to $1.2 million, is expected to be issued Monday.

Councilors looked for ways Thursday to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on owners who maintain their vacant property well.

A $4.1 million capital improvement plan going to city councilors Thursday for discussion proposes to ask voters to approve borrowing nearly $1.7 million for street improvements in Augusta.