<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2cvVY6_0veCQ0On00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2cvVY6_0veCQ0On00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Matt James</figcaption></figure><p>For the last couple of years, downtown Augusta has been home to beautiful sculptures of sturgeon all along Water Street.</p><p>If you're not familiar with the sturgeon of the Kennebec, they are prehistoric fish that make their way up from the ocean each year and do fabulous belly flops above the water in hopes of attracting a mate.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2DRcAT_0veCQ0On00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2DRcAT_0veCQ0On00" width="1474" height="2048" ><figcaption>Dave Dostie Photography</figcaption></figure><p>Hopefully it works for them because I have done my fair share of belly flops over the years and it's garnered the attention of approximately 0 potential mates. Then again, I'm not a prehistoric fish. At least I don't think I am.</p><p>Anyway, I digress. According to an article published by the <a href="https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/18/augusta-downtown-sturgeon-sculptures-are-up-for-auction/">Kennebec Journal</a>, 25 of these incredibly unique statues are currently on the auction block. The goal of the auction is to help support the Augusta Downtown Alliance and the work they do for the local business community.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0XXwOi_0veCQ0On00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0XXwOi_0veCQ0On00" width="1519" height="2048" ><figcaption>Dave Dostie Photography</figcaption></figure><p>Bidding is currently underway and is set to close on Friday so if you are interested in owning a piece of Augusta history, <a href="https://augustadowntownalliance.betterworld.org/auctions/sturgeon-auction?_gl=1*9v2its*_gcl_au*MTUwNzYxOTg4LjE3MjQwNzU4MTkuMTk2MDcyMDgwNC4xNzI0MDg1NTEyLjE3MjQwODU1MTE">click here to bid now.</a> Many of the sturgeon up for grabs have already garnered bids north of $400 bucks!</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=077Rdt_0veCQ0On00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=077Rdt_0veCQ0On00" width="1452" height="2048" ><figcaption>Dave Dostie Photography</figcaption></figure><p>Jeremy Ashlock, Director of the Augusta Downtown Alliance, told the Kennebec Journal in part,</p><p><i>“We’re excited. The feedback and support have been great. All the sturgeon have received bids, so every artist is going to receive compensation, so that’s good. This auction not only gives people a chance to own a piece of this extraordinary project, but also helps us continue the meaningful work that keeps our community thriving.”</i></p><h2>Things that Only Exist in Maine that You Thought were Everywhere</h2><p>Did you ever think something was "national", only to find out no one knows what you're talking about?</p><h2>Want A Maine Lobster Roll This Labor Day Weekend? Here Are 15 Of The Best!</h2><p>If you have never had a Maine Lobster Roll, here are 15 that you need to put on your foodie bucket list!</p></div></body>

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Famous Augusta, Maine, Sturgeon Sculptures Hit The Auction Block

For the last couple of years, downtown Augusta has been home to beautiful sculptures of sturgeon all along Water Street. If you're not familiar with the sturgeon of the Kennebec, they are prehistoric fish that make their way up from the ocean each year and do fabulous belly flops above the water in hopes of attracting a mate.