The housing authority also received approval this week to convert the Ramada Hotel into a senior living complex.
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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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Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis
While lobster populations have declined recently, decades of growth in the Gulf of Maine have led to changes in the animals’ habitat, scientists say.
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Eviction filings are down in Maine, but threat is still high
Observers disagree over whether the data signal an abatement in the housing crisis or if the numbers fail to include ousted tenants who don’t end up in court.
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Wells considers temporary ban on large housing developments
Town leaders began talking about pausing large-scale subdivisions after a developer proposed a 158-unit housing development near Route 1.
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Martel senior housing project on track despite sale hang-up
The sale of the former Martel School to Lewiston Housing has been delayed until August, but the developers say the senior housing project is still on schedule.
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Mobile home park proposed for site of former Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre
The town’s Planning Board discussed preliminary plans Tuesday for a 32-lot mobile home park during a pre-application review.
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U.S. housing starts increase on pickup in multifamily construction
Reports showed the number of homes under construction dropped to the lowest level since the start of 2022, suggesting builders are focused on keeping inventory more in line with demand.
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President Biden to unveil plan to cap rents
The policy push reflects the White House’s efforts to respond to widespread voter anger over high housing prices.
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Second part of Brunswick Landing development underway
The Atlantic Pointe development at 10 Townsend Lane is now starting the second phase of its project as it begins renting out available apartments.