Part One: Sunday, May 6, 2007 Does Augusta need to remake its image?
Augusta at economic, cultural crossroads. Planner: Word of city's vigor spreading
What will Augusta look like in a decade or two?

Part Two: Monday, May 7, 2007 Cultural changes come with growth
Meet Larry Lambert. He was born in Augusta in 1927, one of seven boys in his family. His father was from Canada, his mother from Hallowell. Hotel plan on agenda
A Freeport company that already owns two hotels here plans to build an $8 million-$10 million hotel and restaurant off Western Avenue. Part Three: Tuesday, May 8, 2007 City officials struggle to find ways to bring back downtown's vitality
Let's take a walk downtown. Start at the Hartford Fire Station at the top of a steep hill on Water Street. Walk its roughly half-mile length to the other end, Northern Avenue, to the base of what is commonly known as Sand Hill. A city divided: Does river help or hurt downtown?
Urban planning experts disagree about influence Part Four: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 Steady growth of UMA enhances fabric of capital
It was, by most accounts, an extraordinary concept. Establish a university campus without dormitories. Picture classrooms without walls where students participate in a lecture televised more than 100 miles away. School contributes much to Augusta's cultural scene
While the University of Maine at Augusta's contributions to the community are numerous, few capture the public's imagination like the school's summer event, the "Mile of Art." Part Five: Thursday, May 10, 2007 Governors reflect on their time in city
Even before he became governor, John McKernan started getting his hair cut at Duke's Rotary Barber & Beauty Shop. Part Six: Friday, May 11, 2007 Choosing Augusta
Higher property taxes a tradeoff, some residents say.

WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS City officials are hoping a developer's plans for a hotel, leased office space, retail shops, restaurants, and snack and convenience stores on the complex will lead to a renaissance of Augusta's downtown. Watch the slideshow on Augusta's future