The Norway Equitable Housing Cooperative is ready to develop its first housing project at 33-35 Whitman St.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston hires former legislator Nate Libby as assistant economic development director
Libby replaces longtime staffer Misty Parker, who left earlier this year to take a director’s position in Bath.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
In a historic legislative session, some big reforms for Maine still fell short
Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
New rent relief program to offer struggling Mainers up to $800 a month
The $18 million pilot initiative is meant to curb evictions. About 2,400 people and families will qualify.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Young waterfront workers struggle amid rising home prices in Harpswell
While historic cottages that residents’ grandparents built continue to be replaced by summer homes, many young community members are forced to move out of town or in with family members.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
How market forces are reshaping the American home
Major homebuilders are prioritizing narrower houses with fewer doors, windows and cabinets. Median home sizes are at a 13-year low.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Farmington housing project credit agreement request on hold
Avesta’s request for a Credit Enhancement Agreement for the proposed affordable senior living housing project will be considered at a future selectmen meeting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council asked to provide additional funding for next phase of Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment
The developers behind the 104-unit second phase of the Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment said the project has a funding gap of about $2 million.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business
19th century homestead demolished to make way for Norway housing cooperative
The Whitman Street property, vacant and crumbling for the last several years, will be redeveloped as a 12-18 unit affordable housing cooperative.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Bill to encourage mobile homes in Maine advances through Legislature
State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would allow mobile homes on single-family lots.