Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Masiello Group

Augusta is the capital of Maine, the county seat of Kennebec County, and the center of population for the state. Home to the University of Maine at Augusta, this city with a small-town feel boasts a new state-of-the art high school, a world-class cancer care center, strong municipal services, and abundant historical, recreational, and cultural offerings. The city's parks bureau maintains 15 neighborhood parks and public grounds throughout the city, including two parks situated on the banks of the Kenneb ec River. Opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and fall foliage viewing are abundant in the area. Augusta's central location also facilitates easy day trips to the ocean, the mountains, and more than 300 nearby lakes. With redevelopment efforts of the riverfront and downtown area underway, Augusta offers affordable housing that crosses all boundaries and suits every taste with traditional in-town … read more …