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Posted inLocal News, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times
Two large housing projects proposed for Rumford Center Village
The Planning Board will likely act on these projects following 5 p.m. public hearings on Aug. 6 and Sept. 3 in the Rumford Falls Auditorium at Town Hall.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention
With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s highest-ranking justices will not weigh complaints against peers
According to new rules, ethics complaints against members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court instead will be heard by a panel of lower court judges.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Maine contractor accused of ‘significant’ home repair fraud
Timothy Galvez faces felony charges and a civil lawsuit for a years-long scheme officials say involved unfinished jobs, stolen money and shady business practices.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Demolition begins ahead of DeWitt housing development in downtown Lewiston
The demolition will raze two buildings along Pine Street, including one formerly owned by the Sun Journal that at one time was the site of the DeWitt hotel.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, The Buzz
Auburn developer taps the brakes on new apartment plans
At Kittyhawk Apartments, 24 more units are on pause as developer watches the economy, tariffs and construction costs.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must act now to ensure accessible housing for all | Opinion
Provisions of the “big, beautiful bill” come as a blow to millions of Americans living with disabilities.