Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Give landmark housing law a chance to work
As the housing crisis mounts, Maine shouldn’t neuter a law designed to help relieve it.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners
Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council to consider airport mowing equipment and hangar leases
The City Council on Tuesday is scheduled to hear a report from Acting City Manager Bill Post on a plan for affordable housing in the city’s South End.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Tenants’ Association holds first meeting, discusses possible answers to area’s housing crisis
Members of the tenants’ association said the 63-unit housing development proposed for downtown Waterville and other projects are not going far enough to address housing insecurity and renters’ concerns in the area.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Towns challenge new Maine law meant to ease housing crisis
Legislation that promotes accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, statewide is set to take effect July 1. Municipalities say that’s not enough time to comply.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
Posted inLocal & State
Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services
The legislation could be transformative, supporters say, sharply reducing Maine’s chronic homelessness.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Waitlists grow as developers plan, build and fill affordable housing
Projects across the southern Maine landscape aim to keep up with explosive demand, but advocates say ‘we are not creating new affordable homes fast enough.’
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan affordable housing project nearing completion
Amid a statewide shortage of affordable housing units, officials say the Mary Street Apartments, a 40-unit housing project, will be finished sometime in May.