City of Augusta, Maine

Established in 1754, Augusta is the capital of Maine. Located along the Kennebec River, the city provides residents and businesses a spectrum of opportunities in education, entertainment and economic development. Interstate-95 runs through the city that is home of the University of Maine at Augusta, Augusta Civic Center and Marketplace at Augusta. The city's downtown is full of entrepreneurial spirit with small shops and local restaurants and bars. An increase in real estate development is another reason Down East magazine named Augusta one of the best places to live in Maine in 2020. Learn more at augustamaine.gov.