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PublishedSeptember 23, 2024
Jay Planning Board to consider applications for shoreland zoning, floodplain permits for OSB mill
The Planning Board will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the Jay Town Office to discuss the applications.
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PublishedSeptember 22, 2024
Can luxury apartments actually help solve Maine’s housing crisis?
Despite pervasive 'supply skepticism,' the evidence suggests the answer is yes: As the number of homes grows in an area, prices tend to fall and lower-cost units get freed up. But advocates say it takes time – and there are many hurdles.
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PublishedAugust 11, 2024
In fight for more housing in Maine, one barrier rises above the rest: Us
The state's ongoing housing crisis wasn't caused by one thing, but it has put homeownership out of reach for an entire generation and created ripple effects on the broader economy.
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PublishedJuly 16, 2024
In Biddeford, 2 pizza joints clash over new location, community culture
The city is tearing down a Domino's to make way for an intersection. Now, the pizza chain might move across the street from where Pizza by Alex has made pies since the 1960s.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2023
Farmington to hold special town meeting Dec. 12 to consider ordinance amendments
Several ordinance amendments, some the result of changes in state laws, will be considered at the meeting.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Town of Raymond asks court to force Auburn businessman to restore Sebago Lake properties
A statement from the town Tuesday cites a lack of response from Auburn businessman and landowner Donald Buteau regarding numerous alleged shoreland violations at his Sebago Lake properties. Buteau says the town has yet to issue him a permit.
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PublishedJune 8, 2023
Auburn Planning Board forwards agricultural zone proposal that appears to have broad support
The new zoning language would replace the long-held income standard with what many said is a "viable alternative," which ties residential construction to a connection with the land.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
Turner Comprehensive Plan Committee reverses course on shoreline development recommendations
Committee members remove a section of the plan that would have directed the town to loosen zoning rules along the waterways.
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PublishedMay 10, 2023
After hearing, Auburn staff will attempt ‘compromise’ on plan to remove income standard from the agricultural zone
City staff said the current proposal goes against Auburn's comprehensive plan, which states that new housing development should stem from the city core.
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PublishedMarch 30, 2023
Developer moves ahead with plan for 1,100 residential units on Gracelawn Road in Auburn
John Gendron of Auburn has applied for a traffic movement permit and will go before the Planning Board later this spring.
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