City of Augusta

11/02/2026

Together, We Can Feed Hope!

This election season, we're coming together to support the Augusta Food Bank and help our neighbors in need! Help your community in two ways this Election Day. Cast your vote AND bring a much-needed food item to donate! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Let's show what Augusta can do when we come together to support our neighbors! A collection box will be in the lobby at the Augusta Civic Center tomorrow!

Most needed items: Kids' Juice Boxes, Soup, Mayo, Cooking Oil, Canned Corn, Canned Pasta with Protein, and Mac & Cheese Cups.

Your vote matters. Your donation makes a difference.

11/02/2026

Reminder: Let's Talk, Augusta

Join City Manager Jared Mills and Superintendent Mike Tracy this Wednesday for the first 'Let's Talk, Augusta!' coffee conversation.

No presentations. No formal agenda. Just coffee, conversation, and an opportunity to connect.

Wednesday, November 4th, from 10:00 AM -11:30 AM at City Hall in the Learning Gallery.

Can't make this one? Don't worry! This is just the first in a series of conversations, with additional dates and times to be announced.

We hope to see you there!

11/02/2026

November 3rd - State General Election and Municipal Candidate and Referendum Election

All Augusta Voters will vote at the Augusta Civic Center - 76 Community Drive.

Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Free, wheelchair-accessible transportation will be available on Election Day between the Augusta Civic Center and former voting locations (Buker Community Center, Augusta City Center, and Cony High School).
For transportation questions, contact Earl Kingsbury at (207) 626-2305 or email [email protected].

Absentee ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (11/03) to be processed and counted. Ballots can be placed in the Drop Box located outside the front entrance of City Hall (16 Cony Street) or dropped off in-person at the Augusta Civic Center.

11/01/2026

In all the Halloween excitement, we forgot to post a reminder about the time change! In case you got caught by surprise like I did, here’s your reminder to turn your clocks BACK one hour!

10/31/2026

Trick-or-Treat on Water Street is happening now until 7:30 PM! Come down, show off your costumes, and visit the Augusta Maine Fire-Rescue, they’re handing out candy!

10/31/2026

10/31/2026

The Augusta Maine Police Department is responding to a traffic accident near Sewall Street and Western Avenue, between the Post Office and Dunkin.

Drivers may experience delays and traffic backups. Please use caution in the area and allow extra travel time.

10/30/2026

Happy (early) Halloween!

Reminder: Tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st, is the annual Trick-or-Treat on Water Street. Water Street between Winthrop Street and Commercial Street will be shut down from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the event, which starts at 4:30 PM. Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western will also be closed. Please have any vehicles parked on Water Street within the event area removed before 4:00 PM. Any vehicles remaining after 4:00 PM will be towed at the owner's expense by the Downtown Alliance to ensure event safety.

Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating in Neighborhoods
1) Have children wear reflective markings or carry a flashlight or glowstick so they can be seen.
2) Keep children on a sidewalk/path and don't let them dash across the street or to the next house. Always WALK TOGETHER.
3) Put cell phones and cameras down, keep your heads up, and walk. Share photos before or after trick-or-treating.
4) Make sure your children's costumes are properly sized to avoid falls and tripping.
5) DRIVERS: Please drive slowly and turn your headlights on earlier in the day. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Be especially alert for children during that time.

Have a safe and spooky Halloween!

10/29/2026

The winter parking ban takes effect on November 15, 2026, and continues until April 15, 2027. You can request Winter Parking Applications at the Augusta Police Department or online at augustamaine.gov/246/Permits-Forms.

The ordinance prohibits on-street parking between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM from November 15th to April 15th each year for snow removal. Violators of this ordinance may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.