Kennebec Realty Partners told the board Tuesday that two long-vacant buildings across from the Colby College-owned Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons could have 21 studio apartments between them.
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Augusta officials seek to maximize housing on current police station site
Augusta Housing Authority officials said it may not be feasible to acquire the building at the previously discussed price of $650,000.
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Waterville native proposes major housing development
The City Council voted Tuesday night to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a proposal to change the zoning at 15 Washington St. so a condominium complex — with the potential for 96 units — can be built there.
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Homelessness in Maine: In search of solutions
Cities, towns and the state are struggling to find answers. Some may already exist.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.