Lewiston is poised to pass a series of ordinances that puts Lewiston in compliance with LD 2003, the state legislation passed last year to increase housing statewide.
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Auburn Housing Authority sued in federal court for discrimination
The Maine Human Rights Commission has said the family filing suit was discriminated against after complaining about living conditions
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
A job? Check. A place to live? Not so much.
All over the country, companies are having a hard time hiring workers because there’s no affordable — or available — housing nearby.
Posted inMaine, News
As Portland faces decision on encampments, other U.S. cities also struggle to address homelessness
The City Council is set to decide whether to pause encampment sweeps at the same time other cities tackle similar challenges in new ways, including with ‘micro apartments’ and safe camping areas.
Posted inMaine, News
Central Maine landlord accused of sexually harassing tenants, asking for sex instead of rent
Fred L. Wheeler II of Manchester has been accused of violating the Fair Housing Act by sexually harassing women tenants and applicants for the housing units he has managed in Augusta, Lewiston and Sabbatus since 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine
Saddleback Mountain unveils $10 million workforce housing project in Rangeley
The $10 million project’s goal is to solve lack of workforce housing for Rangeley area workers.
Posted inMaine
Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner hospital into apartments
The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.
Posted inMaine
Neighbors appeal Planning Board’s approval of plan to convert former Gardiner health care facility into apartments
The board approved the proposal in August. Neighbors have opposed the project from the outset.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston OKs second phase of Lowell Street housing development
A second mixed-use building on Lowell Street will add 172 apartment units to the already-approved 150-unit building across the street at 55 Middle St.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn approves grant application for ambitious ‘Winter Oaks’ housing development
The “Winter Oaks” proposal would build 100 new residential units, including 48 single-family homes, on a 37-acre property between Vickery Road and South Main Street.