Portland-based Community Housing of Maine says it was drawn to the town in part because of ongoing economic revitalization efforts.
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Augusta to get 25 units of supportive housing for chronically homeless people
The City Council approved a financing agreement with the developer of the Riverlands affordable housing development, making possible the construction of 25 units of long-term housing for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
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Construction starts on Rangeley workforce housing
The development will provide 18 units aimed at full-time residents in a town where short-term rentals rule.
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5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report
The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.
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Maine announces $12M to help fund housing first projects in 3 cities
The projects announced Wednesday would collectively build 92 affordable apartments in Portland, South Portland and Bangor.
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Oakland voters to weigh in on temporary ban on mobile home park lot rent increases
The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
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‘Buy America’ rule killing Maine affordable housing, developers say
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.
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Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington
Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.
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We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
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.
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Residents to buy Jay mobile home park, citing rising rents and missed maintenance
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.