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Why is Augusta the capital of Maine.?

Updated: 3/14/2022
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Portland was originally chosen at the state capital. It was moved in 1832 to Augusta because it is more centrally located. Furthermore , Portland was considered by some to be too close to the sea and thereby could be attacked more easily.
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Portland was originally chosen at the state capital. It was moved in 1832 to Augusta because it is more centrally located. Furthermore , Portland was considered by some to be too close to the sea and thereby could be attacked more easily.
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