Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are gaining popularity as the state’s housing crunch and pandemic-related influx continues.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s housing shortage will survive the pandemic
Before COVID, the state lacked 20,000 affordable units, and the problem is not going away.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Reports find U.S. housing crisis is getting worse
Two studies released Wednesday found that the nation’s housing availability and affordability crisis is expected to worsen significantly following the pandemic, likely putting homeownership out of the reach of lower class Americans.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville council to consider approving Lockwood Mills tax district request
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider adopting an ordinance dealing with the use of facial recognition technology in the city.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Victims of a tight housing market
Isreal and Desiree Mosley and their two children have been looking to move into a better apartment in Waterville, but they are being priced out of a tight housing market, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Lockwood housing plan in Waterville gets boost after council takes first vote on tax districts
As part of the housing plan, 65 units will be developed in the former Marden’s Industrial building on Water Street in Waterville.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Advocates push bills aimed at easing Maine’s housing crisis
A group of southern Maine lawmakers and other allies support proposals to bolster eviction protections for tenants and improve the supply of affordable housing.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville ‘housing crisis’ is target of new group looking at making recommendations
The City Council is forming Waterville Housing Committee to address available housing stock while reviewing existing housing policies and guidelines.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Legislature should act to ease housing crunch
A fee on mostly vacant second homes would help fund affordable housing for middle-income Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council votes to approve outdoor dining licenses
The downtown restaurants 18 Below, Amici’s Cucina, Opa and more received permission to have outdoor dining this year.