Work already underway at 90-acre site along Chase Avenue, with plans calling for construction of 67 apartments.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Response to housing crisis must not steamroll Maine’s shot at prosperity
Our state should avoid top-down regulatory responses that stifle local economies.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Wherever they call home, older Mainers deserve to safely age in place
Sunday is National Seniors Day, as good a time as any to learn about the many organizations advocating for our older residents.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Short-term rental proposal shortsighted on islands, elsewhere
The story of my cottage on Peaks is the story of countless island, lake, hunting and fishing cabins all over Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Multiple proposals in development could help address Augusta-area housing shortage, authorities say
The city’s Planning Board approved an Augusta Housing Authority proposal for 32 new apartments off Bangor Street and will soon take up a proposal for a 38-unit building on Western Avenue.
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Affordable housing, shelter space coming to Farmington through federal funds
Western Maine Community Action was awarded nearly $7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two properties to affordable housing and emergency shelter for housing-insecure people.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New short-term rental commission must take a long-term, statewide view
The business eats into housing inventory. As you may have noticed, Maine doesn’t have any to spare.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves multifamily housing plan along College Avenue
Arcon Realty is expected to begin building a 23-unit multifamily complex this fall at the site of the former John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission
The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.