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.
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More ADUs were built in Maine last year than expected
Preliminary data shows that accessory dwelling units accounted for roughly 9% of the building permits issued in 2025.
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Skowhegan tells church-run homeless shelter its residents have to go
The town sent the cease and desist letter Tuesday to Shelters by Jesus, housed within the Trinity Evangelical Free Church.
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How a data center derailed $240k for affordable housing in rural Maine
In the Midcoast, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.
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Waterville officials seek grant funding for housing, commercial project
Head of Falls Village is expected to bring 63 apartments and commercial space that will require infrastructure upgrades to support it.
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ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.