The grant will be used to develop 12-14 workforce housing units near Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Sinclair Broadcast executive lists $16.5M Cape Elizabeth mansion
David D. Smith is selling one of two summer homes he owns on Cunner Lane.
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Maine met its housing goals last year, but not where it’s most needed
The state issued almost 7,500 building permits last year, exceeding its goal. Meeting it will be harder in the future.
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Congress just passed a major housing bill. Here’s how it will help Maine.
It’s the first significant housing legislation in decades and Maine officials say it’s a big deal.
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Tiny Homes of Maine closes abruptly, quietly after 10 years
The closure comes less than 2 years after it was acquired by Hancock Lumber.
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Skowhegan board authorizes legal action against homeless shelter
The move is the next step in the town’s attempt to get Shelters By Jesus to fix remaining violations stemming from a December inspection.
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This metric is considered affordable housing’s magic number. It’s also flawed.
Area median income, or AMI, is used to determine who in Maine is eligible for some federal housing programs and even whether housing projects get built.
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Oakland is dropping plans for an ordinance to stabilize mobile home lot rent. What’s next?
After a fraught few months, Oakland extended a moratorium on lot rent increases, but residents are still looking for answers.
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Population trends in Maine show a shift to the suburbs
Census data shows population growing in Portland’s immediate suburbs at a faster rate than the city itself, mirroring a national trend.
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5 ways to make moving easier for older Mainers
Senior housing specialist Rachel Davis shares advice for later-in-life moves.