affordable housing Archives - Centralmaine.com

Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities

by Hannah LaClaire March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.

Local & State, News

Oakland voters to weigh in on temporary ban on mobile home park lot rent increases

by Amy Calder March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.

Local & State, News

‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say

by Hannah LaClaire March 12, 2026March 18, 2026

The federal law passed in 2021 but is only now being applied. It’s setting back projects at a time when the state desperately needs more housing.

Business, Community, Local & State, News

Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington

by Rebecca Richard February 25, 2026March 6, 2026

Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.

Business, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics

We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.

by Rachel Ohm February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.

Business, Community, Local & State

Residents to buy Jay mobile home park, citing rising rents and missed maintenance

by Rebecca Richard January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

An offer by residents to purchase the Hidden Circle mobile home park in Jay has been accepted, securing local control from out-of-state ownership.

Local & State, News

State recommends major changes for Maine’s mobile home parks

by Hannah LaClaire January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

A report from the governor’s office suggesting changes to financing, construction and oversight of manufactured housing communities could serve as a roadmap for legislators in the upcoming session.