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PublishedNovember 16, 2022
Facing housing shortage, Midcoast towns promote ‘mother-in-law suites’
Bath and Brunswick have both held public information sessions promoting accessory dwelling units, commonly known as "granny flats" or "mother-in-law suites," this fall, as communities around the state combat a housing shortage.
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PublishedNovember 15, 2022
Lewiston council approves financing agreement for Choice Neighborhoods development
The tax-increment financing and federal HOME funds will bolster the 82-unit project as developers close in on construction.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2022
Lewiston’s planned 244-unit housing development still awaits groundbreaking
The Residence at Great Falls, on Avon Street, was originally slated for completion in the spring of 2022. Heading into 2023, there's no sign that a groundbreaking is eminent.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2022
Housing shortage leaves some Washington County residents scrambling
The pinch is wide-ranging: Even doctors, a college dean and a city manager have been affected, along with those in desperate need of finding affordable homes.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2022
Auburn secures grant to encourage more rental housing
The program, with the addition of $250,000 from MaineHousing, is meant to increase the supply of affordable housing in Auburn.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2022
As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot nationwide
Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2022
Amid neighborhood concern, Lewiston considers zone change for Farwell Street property
The city says a zone change in the Farwell Street area could lead to needed housing, but neighbors are worried about traffic and other impacts.
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PublishedOctober 23, 2022
Maine housing officials say Poliquin campaign story is false
The Republican candidate's claim that illegal immigrants bumped a woman from a housing list is harmful misinformation, they say.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2022
Lewiston asked to provide TIF for first phase of Choice Neighborhoods development
The developers behind the 82-unit first phase of construction are trying to close a funding gap caused by rising costs.
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PublishedOctober 13, 2022
Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates up another quarter point
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate climbed to 6.92% from 6.66% last week.
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