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.

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.

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.

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.

Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released

Maine's first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.

Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration

The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.

Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch

Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.

Maranacook students express their excitement as 98 graduate

The graduation took place at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday.

Some events returning but pandemic still taking toll on Augusta Civic Center

The delta variant of the coronavirus came along just as bookings were picking up at the city-owned conference center and auditorium.

JMG celebrates 25 years of serving students