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Augusta, ME
30Events this week
4Free things to do
81New spots
73New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Augusta

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 30 events, day by day →

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Saturday 1pm · Spell Bound

Movies with Cats

Saturday 6pm · Gardiner

Haunted Trail

Saturday 7pm · Haunted Trail · Free

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour

Saturday 8pm · Waterville Opera House

MTRA - Halloween Ride

Sunday 9:45am · Paper Mill Trail

New in Augusta

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Burano's Wood-Fired Pizzeria of Hallowell

Restaurants

Pizza night, handled: Burano's Wood-Fired Pizzeria of Hallowell leans into wood-fired pies, drinks, and that comfy, at-home vibe they promise.

buranospizza.com ↗

J

Beauty

Good hair days ahead: When you want a fresh cut, color that actually flatters, or a style that survives a Maine humidity swing, J Salon’s crew has the receipts in their galleries and an easy booking setup right here in Augusta.

jsalonmaine.com ↗

Otto's on the River

Restaurants

Dinner with a view: Otto's on the River pairs pristine Kennebec views with seafood, pasta, and legit vegan specialties, all in a classy-but-comfy room or out on the deck.

ottosontherivermaine.com ↗

Augusta’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Augusta’s best →

Most read in Augusta

The five stories Augusta readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Trump officials say Maine ignores Medicaid fraud. Cases are sitting with his prosecutors

    State prosecutors in Maine are frustrated by federal delays in two cases involving nearly $2 million in potential losses to taxpayers.

    Full story at bangordailynews.com ↗

  2. Maine Hospice Council Closing After 35 Years

    The Maine Hospice Council, which has been operating for 35 years, is ending its operations due to a lack of funding.

    Full story at coast931.com ↗

  3. 13 Maine Craft Fairs to Add to Your Calendar

    13 Maine Craft Fairs are being held throughout the state, with featured towns Ellsworth and Freeport leading the fun.

    Full story at downeast.com ↗

  4. Maine is for the birds! A collaboration with the Maine State Museum - Maine Audubon

    The Maine State Museum - Maine Audubon - has collaborated with the museum to create a new exhibit dedicated to Maine birds.

    Full story at maineaudubon.org ↗

  5. 10 Terrifying Ghost Stories That Are Uniquely Maine

    The article highlights some of the most common Maine ghost stories.

    Full story at koolam.com ↗

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