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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Vigil on the longest night honors people in Portland’s homeless community who died this year
About 75 people gathered for the annual memorial on the winter solstice to remember the 43 people who died so far in 2019 while living on the city's streets.
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PublishedDecember 8, 2019
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people's needs.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2019
Avesta aims to expand affordable housing project in South Portland
The second phase of an innovative project would help fulfill the city's planning goals for the West End, but barely dent the growing need for affordable housing statewide.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2019
MaineHousing gives 5 affordable housing projects a $6.8 million boost
Projects in Portland, South Portland, Waterville and Bangor will create or preserve 275 affordable housing units, says the housing authority.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
Pro-development group says city policies contribute to Portland’s housing crunch
A new group called YIMBY Portland claims low-density residential zoning restrictions and off-street parking requirements discourage affordable housing.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2019
High-priced housing market is squeezing low-income renters
Residents of The Woodwinds are the latest tenants in the Portland area to feel the pressure exerted by rent increases, a development boom and a lack of affordable housing.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2019
Tenants of Portland apartments are told they won’t get evicted but will see rents increase
In a letter rescinding eviction notices, the Massachusetts-based company tells renters at Woodwinds Apartments that it plans to put money into the complex and ‘if it works out, we would love to have you stay.’
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PublishedSeptember 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity offers discounted home repair service
The service is available to low-income homeowners in Cumberland County
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
Developers to break ground on new Bayside housing Wednesday
The 7-story building will have more than 50 apartments, most reserved for low-income seniors.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2019
Kicked out of Portland shelter, family pitches a tent, struggles with homelessness
As Maine experiences a surge in homeless students, Ashley Livingston and her family struggle to find housing and get ready for the new school year.
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