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City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.

Augusta councilors split on whether to pass ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.

Some downtown business owners say that there are unhoused folks who loiter in front of businesses, demand money from passing strangers, bang on cars with people inside them and wander into businesses demanding food and/or money

The Augusta Board of Education approved Mike Tracy Jr. as the new superintendent in an unanimous vote.

A committee that included multiple landlords and others said a proposal from city staff members for rental housing inspections and registration would be too costly and burdensome.

A rental inspection ordinance proposed by city staff to address safety concerns in rental housing in the city would charge landlords a $100 fee, require inspections and has drawn strong opposition.

More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.

Eureka residents were asked this weekend to conserve water and boil water before use, after a break in a main service line was discovered Friday.

The city is seeking $4 million in federal funds to raise the flood-prone Front Street parking lot and build a riverfront observation deck.

Augusta city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.