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PublishedSeptember 5, 2024
Democratic lawmakers, developer endorse Harris’ plans to ease affordable housing crisis
A June poll found that 15% of people surveyed identified housing and affordable housing as a top issue in Maine, ahead of the economy and the cost of living.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2024
Federal housing voucher program on pause in large swaths of Maine
MaineHousing, which issues one-third of vouchers in the state, and housing authorities in Portland, Westbrook and Brewer have been forced to pause Section 8 vouchers after using up their allotments.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2024
Lewiston Housing seeks senior housing at Ramada, second phase of Martel redevelopment
If approved, the projects would add another 107 units of senior housing in the city.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
The state's ongoing housing crisis wasn't caused by one thing, but it has put homeownership out of reach for an entire generation and created ripple effects on the broader economy.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2024
Price of typical Maine home climbs above $400,000 for first time
'It was only a matter of time before (Maine) crossed the threshold,' said Paul McKee, president of the Maine Association of Realtors.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2024
Neighbors voice concerns around proposed Norway co-op housing
Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative is planning a three-story, 17-unit apartment building on Whitman Street.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2024
More units on the way, but experts say high costs, other trends still plague Lewiston housing market
Housing experts are calling on the city to hire staff dedicated solely to focus on the city's housing issue.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2024
State distributes $3 million to boost sales of Maine-made goods
Forty-six Maine companies received a share of the grant funding as part of the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
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PublishedJune 21, 2024
On wealthy Martha’s Vineyard, costly housing is forcing workers out and threatening public safety
A new report lays out in stark terms just how many low- and middle-income folks are being forced to move away from Martha's Vineyard as its popularity with wealthy vacationers soars.
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PublishedJune 6, 2024
Brunswick Wilbur’s Woods project to proceed after appeal struck down
The Zoning Board voted unanimously to accept the Planning Board's approval of the architectural compatibility of the apartment building planned for the second phase of the project.
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