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Augusta – one of America's most beautiful capitals has been the capital city
since 1827, seven years after Maine was admitted to the Union. The Capitol
Building is the centerpiece for this special City. Located on both sides of the
Kennebec River, Augusta is the center of employment, commerce and service for
Central Maine and is the seat of state and county government. Augusta is a
one-hour drive from Portland, less than three hours drive from Boston. While the
City's population is only 18,500, the City is the service center to a large area
of some 70,000 people. Augusta is a city rich in history. From its early days as
a Pilgrim trading post, the City has grown as an industrial and trade center and
has become a center for the region's health and educational services. Joint
public and private efforts have resulted in the development of the Augusta
Business Park, Augusta Civic Center Complex, downtown redevelopment and regional
retail shopping centers. A new City Hall Complex, including a renovated Old Fort
Western museum complex, now graces the banks of the Kennebec.
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