Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record

Augusta Civic Center

Published
August 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.
Published
August 14, 2023

Augusta needs $20 million in new public works buildings to address safety concerns, report says

The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.
Published
August 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.
Published
July 6, 2023

Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s

The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
Published
February 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.

Published
February 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.
Published
February 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.
Published
February 9, 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.
Published
January 19, 2023

Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center

Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.
Published
January 8, 2023

Thousands head to 34th Annual Northeast Motorsports Expo and Trade Show at Augusta Civic Center

The weekend event featured more than 50 vendors, slot car racing, a seminar co-hosted by a NASCAR safety official and drivers who traveled from as far as Rhode Island or Connecticut.